Teacher Librarian - 0.6FTE - Smithfield West Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Sydney invites applications for a 0.6 FTE Teacher Librarian position at Smithfield West Public School. The role focuses on leading literacy and information literacy across K–6 and managing the school library in collaboration with teachers.

This permanent part-time role requires NSW DoE teaching approval and offers a base salary with superannuation and leave loading. Close date: 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach K-6 and to teach primary library or currently undertaking Teacher Librarian quals approved by NSW DoE.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality teaching and learning, with focus on literacy and research across K–6.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with the school community and implement whole-school programs.

Skills

Literacy leadership

Interpersonal skills

Library management

Digital technology

Education

K-6 teaching approval

Teacher Librarian qualification

Tools

Library management system

Digital literacy tools

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Librarian - 0.6FTE - Smithfield West Public School (0000BF55)

Teacher Librarian - 0.6FTE - Smithfield West Public School - 0000BF55

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900159819

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Smithfield West Public School

Principal Network Fairfield

FTE 0.600

Contact Name Chrys Georgilas

Contact Phone number 96043161

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Smithfield West Public School is located within the Fairfield network of schools in south-western Sydney and has served as a vital hub for learning and community connection for over 60 years. The school currently has 300 students enrolled, with 88% coming from language backgrounds other than English, representing 30 diverse cultural groups. Additionally, 2% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

In Term 1, 2026, the school proudly established an Autism (AU) support class to further cater to the needs of its diverse student population.

Our school community is supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of teaching and non-teaching staff, comprising a blend of experienced and early career teachers. Together, they deliver high-impact teaching and learning programs tailored to student needs.

Our school ethos is founded on the core values: We Care, We Are Safe, We Learn. A comprehensive K-6 wellbeing framework is embedded throughout the school, fostering resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This supportive foundation enables our students to become successful learners and active, happy members of the school community.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong focus on literacy and research skills across K–6.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and build authentic relationships across the school community by implementing whole-school events and programs aligned with the teacher librarian role.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational skills in managing a school library, including library management systems and digital technology.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This is a permanent part-time position for 3 days (0.6FTE).

About the NSW Department of Education

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here .

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.