School Library Technician: Organize, Help & Inspire Readers

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Donald High School is seeking a capable library support professional to join our team. The role involves coordinating library operations, assisting students, and supporting teaching staff within a four‑day-week framework from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

The successful applicant will work within established guidelines, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to professional learning while managing library resources and student support activities.

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.
• SC7: Demonstrated capacity to coordinate the operation of the school library and support students in the classroom.

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.
• Assist users with school equipment such as photocopier and audio-visual equipment.
• Maintain records of overdue loans of school resource material and equipment and issue overdue notices as required.
• Assist in the preparation of displays and exhibitions.
• Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Catalogue and record details of reference material.
• Label, cover, assemble, sort or mark resources in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and school procedures.
• Assist with the security of equipment and buildings.

Job description

Donald High School is seeking a capable library support professional to join our team. The role involves coordinating library operations, assisting students, and supporting teaching staff within a four‑day-week framework from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

The successful applicant will work within established guidelines, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to professional learning while managing library resources and student support activities.