Library Technician

**Full time, ongoing position**

**About the School**

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading K-12, co-educational schools in Australia, respected for its exceptional educational offering, wellbeing programs and deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.

St Michael’s is a place where creative, inquiring minds learn from, with and for the world, and where our values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion underpin all that we do and are.

**The role**

We are looking for a collaborative Library Technician to join our Knowledge Commons team to assist in the provision of library and information services that support the educational aims of the School and enrich its teaching programs.

You will be required to provide a variety of support to other library staff, teaching staff and students, in the areas of technical services, accessioning procedures, reference and research and circulation duties.

This is a full time, ongoing position, ideally, commencing as soon as possible. The Knowledge Commons facility provides access and services for students before and after school, and you will need to have flexibility to support the opening (7.30am start) or closing (6pm finish) shifts.

**The successful applicant will possess the following attributes**:

- Diploma of Library & Information Services
- Relevant previous experience in similar library technician roles, preferably within an environment where adolescents were part of the client group. Previous experience in co-educational, independent Schools will be well regarded
- Previous experience with editing an LMS or Libguide creation
- Experience with AccessIT - preferable but not essential
- Strong understanding of children’s and young adult literature
- Demonstrated experience in cataloguing materials
- Experience in the creation of library displays to support and encourage student borrowing advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and interact with both adults and students
- High level verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a dynamic, creative and collaborative team
- Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check or willing to obtain this prior to commencement
- Have a National Police Check (obtained within the last six months)

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Kathy Hemer, Human Resources Manager, on 03 8530 3363.

**Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include**:

- Competitive salaries
- 5 weeks' annual leave
- Professional and Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff
- Active Staff Association
- Convenient location close to public transport
- Dynamic work environment
- Values driven culture

**Child Safety**

St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.

All staff at St Michael’s must:

- Demonstrate and ensure compliance at all times with the School’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Safety standards
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people