Title School Officer (Library Support) - St John's College, NAMBOUR

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Nambour; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St John's College, Nambour, part of Brisbane Catholic Education Office, is seeking a School Officer (Library Support) to enhance library operations and support teaching staff. The role focuses on day-to-day library workflow, assisting with resource provision, cataloging, and student support across year levels.

The successful candidate will work three days per week during term time, in a supportive BCE environment that values collaboration, professional development, and strong safeguarding

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Library Services or relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills for managing schedules and appointments.
• Proficiency with record-keeping software and filing systems.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and improving databases.
• Knowledge of filing/records management systems and registers.
• Desirable: knowledge of audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad support to classroom teachers or teacher librarians to manage availability, schedules and appointments.
• Use various software to process and maintain records, draft documents, and handle sensitive information.
• Respond to enquiries with accurate information and timely responses; record correspondence per procedures.
• Assist in development, maintenance and operation of systems/databases; suggest improvements.
• Help establish and maintain filing/records management systems and registers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Systems and databases

Filing and records management

Library cert advantageous

Audio-visual equipment knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Library Services

Relevant experience

Tools

Library software

Job description

Title School Officer (Library Support) - St John's College, NAMBOUR

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Nambour QLD

1d ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

St John's College is a Catholic secondary learning community established by the Good Samaritan Sisters in 1940. St. John is well known for excellence in Academic pursuits, Dramatic and Musical presentations, sporting success in rugby, netball, cross country and athletics, and community service programs. Some unique features of the school are its pastoral care program, inclusiveness of students with disabilities, staff - student relationships, energetic Parents Friends Association and community links. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Join St John's College, Nambour and provide dynamic support across a range of tasks to enhance and streamline the library’s operations, fostering a thriving learning space!

You will support the efficient day-to-day operation of our school library, working closely with the teacher librarians. You will assist with library activities and provide resource and information services to students across all year levels and school staff.

• Location: St Johns - Nambour (S)
• Work hours: 3 days per week | Mon - Wed
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Contact: (07) 5441 5*** | ********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing a wide range of support to the classroom teacher or teacher librarian to effectively manage their availability, schedules, and appointments
• Using various software applications to effectively process and maintain accurate records, draft, update, and format standard documents, and handle sensitive information with discretion under the direction of senior team members
• Responding to enquiries ensuring accurate and relevant information is provided in a timely manner, resolving any concerns or issues that may arise, and recording relevant correspondence according to set processes and procedures
• Assisting in the development, maintenance and operations of systems and databases recommending improvements as necessary within routine methods and procedures
• Helping to establish and maintain filing and records management systems, including registers and databases.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Strong organisational skills to manage schedules and appointments for teachers or teacher librarians
• Proficiency in software applications for record-keeping, document drafting, and handling sensitive information
• Effective communication skills to respond to inquiries and resolve issues promptly
• Experience helping to develop, maintain, and improve systems and databases
• Knowledge of filing and records management systems, including registers and databases
• Certificate III in Library Services or relevent experience advantageous
• Knowledge of audio - visual equipment desirable
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.