Library Assistant

2 weeks ago

Keilor East, Victoria, Australia PEGS Full time
Permanent part time (0.8) position, immediate start available

  • Excellent facilities and resources in a supportive school environment
  • Larkin Centre (coeducational Senior School), Keilor East campus

The Role
Expressions of interest are sought from engaging and suitably qualified and experienced Library Assistants to assist the Teacher Librarian to provide a high quality library service for staff and senior students at the Larkin Centre (coeducational years

The Library Assistant will:

  • Provide a high quality, welcoming, responsive and proactive library service for staff and students
  • Assist the Teacher Librarian in the supervision of students, including assisting with group activities and encouraging a learning environment of cooperation, collaboration and mutual respect.
  • Perform a range of library tasks, including processing, stocktaking, preparing display materials, using circulation systems, general photocopying, laminating materials, clerical and administrative tasks
  • Answer basic reference and information inquiries
  • Prepare teaching aids under the direction of the Teacher Librarian
  • Provide technical support to staff in relation to the library services and systems
  • Assist in promoting and publicising library services, new acquisitions and events

The successful applicant will have:
- relevant qualifications
- relevant library experience, with an understanding of school libraries of benefit
- a strong customer service focus, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people and staff
- effective ICT skills, including proficiency with Mac computers, and experience with Spydus would be of benefit
- effective interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
- effective organisational skills
- a sound working knowledge of library equipment
- ability to build effective work relationships as a member of a small team
- a commitment to student care and wellbeing, including a commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
- a valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia.

Hours of work


This is an ongoing part time (0.8) position working four days a week, 8am to 4.06pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.


The School


Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2800 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.

We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers.

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.


To Apply
Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due by
9am **Wednesday 25 January 2023.

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