Part-time Librarian for IB Primary: Reading & Inquiry

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrificing Superannuation

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School in Adelaide is seeking a dynamic Librarian to lead the school library, support literacy and inquiry learning, and foster a love of reading among students.

The role is permanent part-time (0.41 FTE), 18 hours per week across 41 weeks (ideally Tue–Thu). Candidates should have library qualifications and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Qualification in library and information services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library management systems and cataloguing.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and reading promotion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence with digital tools and willingness to adopt new technologies.
• Experience in inquiry-based learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day library operations including circulation, shelving and stocktake.
• Select, acquire, catalogue and maintain a current collection.
• Promote reading for pleasure through displays and events.
• Support students to access information and assist classroom inquiry units.
• Provide a welcoming library environment and supervise students.
• Assist staff to locate and access resources, including digital collections.
• Maintain library records and budget-related data.
• Coordinate with teachers and leadership to support literacy initiatives.

Skills

Library management

Reading promotion

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Library & Information Services or Diploma

Tools

Library management systems

Cataloguing

Job description

Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School in Adelaide is seeking a dynamic Librarian to lead the school library, support literacy and inquiry learning, and foster a love of reading among students.

The role is permanent part-time (0.41 FTE), 18 hours per week across 41 weeks (ideally Tue–Thu). Candidates should have library qualifications and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching and learning.