Library Assistant

Closing Date: 17/07/2023- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time- Location: Maitland- Job Category: Administration & Office SupportAll Saints' College, Maitland is seeking a permanent part-time (13 hours per week) Library Assistant to join the team.

All Saints' College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School which is part of the Maitland Newcastle Diocese system of schools.

With approximately 1400 students and 200 staff learning and working across 2 campuses, we are the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state.

St Peter's Campus caters for our year 7-10 students, and St Mary's Campus caters for our senior students in years 11 and 12.

Following the decision by the Diocese in 2021 the College will be transitioning to one campus in the next few years.

All Saints' College prides itself on a strong presence in the Maitland community with a well-established Catholic tradition which includes a deep association with the local Parish community.

As a proud Catholic College, we encourage our students on their formation journey nurtured within a caring and supportive Christian environment.

All Saints' College commits to focusing on each individual child's ability, offering a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for the student.

Our goal for each student is to grow into lifelong learners, who are critical thinkers that value and build authentic relationships.

We are a community committed to a safe and supportive environment nurturing the formation of the whole person celebrating continual growth and success.

• As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources
• As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team
• A flexible approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions

• ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed
  under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

• The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zerotolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct._
• This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant's Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children's Guardian._
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children._