Teacher Librarian

Methodist Ladies' College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Ladies' College invites applications for a Full Time Teacher Librarian commencing Term 2, 2027. The role involves leadership in curriculum design, literacy programs, and collection development across Walton Library and Junior School Library.

As a Teacher Librarian, you will collaborate with Educational Services, Technical Services and AV teams, mentor staff, and promote reading through events and digital literacy initiatives, while upholding child safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in student learning and wellbeing.
• Effective planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Ability to use data to refine instructional approach and maximise student progress.
• Extensive knowledge of children and young adult literature.
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in librarianship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing literacies across librarianship including research, inquiry, information, digital, media, literature and reading.
• Collaborate to guide and promote programs, services and resources fostering reading enjoyment and comprehension.
• Contribute to development of physical and digital collections aligned with curriculum and diverse resources.
• Collaborate with digital literacy team to integrate technologies to support student learning (Years 7–10).
• Assist in promoting library events (Book Week, author visits) and co-curricular activities.
• Ensure equity of access to libraries and resources for all students and staff.
• Uphold copyright law and confidentiality in information management.
• Engage with families and community to foster reading interest.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Curriculum design collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Child-safe practices

Adherence to policies

Education

Librarianship qualification

VIT registration

Subject-specific qualifications

Tools

LibGuides

Library management systems

MS SharePoint

Job description

Full Time
Applications Close: Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

Closing date

18 November 2026

The Role

Full Time | Ongoing commencing Term 2, 2027 | allowance position

Load: Teacher Librarian, mentor role, potential for Deputy Director of Libraries

MLC Libraries comprise two main libraries, the secondary school’s Walton Library and the Junior School Library. MLC Libraries’ staff are arranged into three teams: Educational Services, Technical Services and Audio-Visual Services. The department comprises Teacher Librarians, a variety of library Educational Support Staff and an Audio-Visual team. The role of the Teacher Librarian is that of both educator and information leader, with an active role in curriculum design, support and implementation, collection development and the promotion of literature to facilitate learning and teaching.

The responsibilities of a Teacher Librarian at MLC include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in the development of a variety literacies within librarianship including, but not limited to, research, inquiry, information, digital, media, literature, and reading.
• Working with MLC Libraries’ team to guide and promote programs, services and resources that foster an enjoyment of reading and the development of comprehension skills that sustain reading independence.
• Working with the team on the development of the libraries’ physical and digital collections and applying professional knowledge to the selection (and deselection) of quality and diverse resources that support the curriculum and a variety of cultures and genres, and themes.
• Working in consultation with the MLC’s digital literacy team in advancing the capacity of teachers to engage in collaborative learning design to provide students with opportunities to build new century skills and ensure effective integration of technologies to support student learning, specifically in Years 7 to 10.
• Providing suggestions and ideas in consultation with the Director of Libraries and the Events and Communications Coordinator on the promotion of the MLC Libraries and its collections through a variety of events (Book Week, author visits, etc.), co-curricular clubs, and displays.
• Ensuring equity of access to the libraries and resources for all students and staff.
• Being ethical in using and managing information and other College resources, supporting academic rigor, and upholding copyright law.
• Creating opportunities to work with colleagues to engage parent, caregivers, and the community to help develop their student’s interest in reading, books, and literature.

About MLC

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.

MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in student learning and wellbeing
• Effective planning, organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices
• Ability to use data to refine instructional approach and maximise student progress
• Extensive knowledge of children and young adult literature
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas
• Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment including library focused research databases and tools including LibGuides, library management systems, and MS SharePoint
• Collaborative team member with a proven capability to positively enhance a team including respectful engagement, receiving, and acting upon others’ ideas, and working together to improve processes
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in librarianship
• Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and subject specific qualifications.
• Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
• Alignment with MLC’s values and policies
• Right to work in Australia
• Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline