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Library Assistant

2 months ago

Essendon, Australia PEGS Full time

Part time replacement position, Tuesdays to Fridays commencing in June 2023
- Join a supportive team and excellent school facilities and resources
- Junior School Boys, Essendon campus

**The Role**

Expressions of interest are sought from engaging and suitably qualified Library Assistants to assist Teacher Librarians in providing a high quality library service for staff and students at the Junior School (boys) Library, Essendon campus, supporting students from Years Prep to Six.

This is an opportunity for a fixed term part time (0.7) replacement role in library services with additional casual work that may be available across campuses.

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 a part time replacement position commencing 05 June 2023 to 21 July 2023 working 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday 8am to 3.25pm.

**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 Friday 28 April 2023**.

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