Library Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia EducationHQ Full time

Temporary / Contract full-time job at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (Keilor East, Victoria, Australia)

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 creative, caring and critical thinkers. The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Closing date October 26, 2020

LocationKeilor East VIC, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Temporary / Contract

Contact Simone Fisher

03 9016 2000

About This Job

The Role

Expressions of interest are sought for a full time ongoing Library Assistant to assist Teacher Librarians in providing a high quality library service for staff and students at Essendon Moonee Ponds and Keilor East campuses.

This is an entry level position working in three library services for students from Prep to Year 10, with a major aspect of the role being extensive circulation work, shelving books and maintaining the physical library collection.

The Library Assistant Will

  • Work with staff and students, providing a high quality, welcoming, responsive library service
  • Assist Teacher Librarians in the care of students, such as assisting with group activities and monitoring safe student behaviour in the library
  • Perform a range of library tasks, including shelving, processing, stocktaking, preparing display materials, using circulation systems, general photocopying, laminating of materials and related 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 Person

The successful applicant will be a hard worker with a real passion for working with children and children's literature. Working across three library services, you will have a cheerful disposition and the ability to get on well with a variety of people, follow instructions and contribute creatively to the work of the library team.

You Will Also Have
  • relevant library experience and qualification
  • a strong customer service focus, with the ability to develop positive relationships with students and staff
  • effective ICT skills, including proficiency with Mac computers and experience with Spydus helpful
  • 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
  • Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role
  • 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 a permanent full time position working Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 4pm.

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 provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Mrs Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due by Monday 26 October 2020.

Recruitment Kit

Position Description

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Simone Fisher on 9016 2000 , quoting Ref No. 835210.
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