School Library Assistant - Part-Time, Student-Focused Support

government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Glen Waverley Secondary College in Melbourne's eastern suburbs invites applications for an Education Support role supporting the Teacher/Librarian. You will assist staff, students, and the local community, manage library tasks, and help with data entry and stock control.

The position runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15am to 3:15pm, with duties including front desk support, annual subscriptions, and collaboration with the Business Manager. Commitment to professional learning is valued.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Service and support to all staff, students and local community.
• Communicate in a friendly, supportive, efficient manner with all members of the GWSC community.
• Answering telephone and external queries. Ability to satisfy needs of person calling in a courteous, friendly manner and ensure messages are conveyed as soon as possible to the person concerned.
• Set up opening procedures & circulation desk to begin the day.
• Daily housekeeping and backup of all computer records.
• Knowledge of access IT information management system desirable.
• Liaise with Business Manager re invoices and order in relation to resources bought by faculties and the library.
• Keep up to date records (database) of annual subscriptions and costs associated with the Information Services.
• Keep up to date information of recurring annual purchases required by Faculties.
• Computer data input. Ability to enter data so that the library collection is accurately recorded and accessible to all users.
• Maintenance and recording of newspaper, periodical and exam collection. Ability to process the newspaper and periodical collection accurately so that it is accessible to those who read and use it.
• Ability to liaise with customer support for library system & IT support (GWSC) to maintain the information management systems & equipment operating within the library.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively. Needs to be flexible to be involved in a range of information services & activities.
• Attend and participate in library meetings and networks meetings (where relevant).
• Act as a back up to library desk duties when timetabled library assistants are absent.
• Processing of all news books and non book items. Ability to accurately carry out these tasks.
• Maintenance and repairs of all book and non book items.
• Assist with displays and exhibitions.
• Shelving and maintenance of equipment to keep the premises tidy and neat.
• Participate in the stocktaking of library assets. Ability to follow procedures to ensure that all library assets are accounted for on a yearly basis.
• Managing the overdue borrowing lists.
• Have a sound knowledge of children's literature and current releases.
• Sound knowledge of Library procedures.
• Any other roles and responsibilities as directed by the Teacher/Librarian

Job description

Glen Waverley Secondary College in Melbourne's eastern suburbs invites applications for an Education Support role supporting the Teacher/Librarian. You will assist staff, students, and the local community, manage library tasks, and help with data entry and stock control.

The position runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15am to 3:15pm, with duties including front desk support, annual subscriptions, and collaboration with the Business Manager. Commitment to professional learning is valued.