School Library Support Specialist

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Primary School in Melbourne, VIC is seeking an Education Support class staff member to assist with library and resource tasks, providing support to teachers and students within a dynamic school environment.

The role emphasizes coordination of library materials, cataloguing, and assisting with instructional resources, under supervision. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

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

• Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories.
• Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain daily records of loans.
• Under direction perform basic duties with regard to the general library including retrieving, shelving and maintaining books and periodicals.
• Shelve library materials and maintain the order of the collection.
• Assist with the circulation of loan items and accounting for stock.
• Gather information and resources to support clients' needs.
• Direct clients to resources.
• Assist with the care and operation of equipment and prepare class sets for faculty use.

Skills

Coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advising & support

Professional learning

Job description

Fleetwood Primary School in Melbourne, VIC is seeking an Education Support class staff member to assist with library and resource tasks, providing support to teachers and students within a dynamic school environment.

The role emphasizes coordination of library materials, cataloguing, and assisting with instructional resources, under supervision. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities for professional development and growth.