Library Assistant

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 25/11/2024 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1443128

**Location Profile**:
**Selection Criteria**:
Selection Criteria

SC1 A love of libraries and reading, including the ability to promote books and information to students

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with members of the school community to create a fun and welcoming environment, including providing support and/or supervision to students where necessary

SC3 The ability to work in a busy environment and effectively manage competing demands, including providing customer service and processing books

SC4 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer programs or technical equipment as relevant to the position

SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth

**Role**:
Two days per week 8am - 4pm

Library Assistant

Qualities and skills required for the position:

- A friendly and warm nature, with demonstrated examples of working well with individual and groups of teenagers in a very busy environment
- Self-motivation and independence, while being able to work under direction
- High level of computer literacy with Windows suite, Destiny or other Library Management System, Compass and Microsoft teams, or demonstrated ability to learn
- Experience working in a library and/or qualification as a Library Assistant or Library Technician would be highly regarded but is not essential

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available.

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:
A typical day will involve:

- Helping to create a welcoming environment through communication with students and staff
- Staffing the information desk, including assisting with supervision of students
- Processing of new books, including covering and sorting
- Promoting books and resources to students and staff, including assisting with displays in the Library
- Shelving books and tidying shelves to encourage reading
- Assisting students and staff with technical issues, such as printing and using computer programs
- Assisting Library Monitors (students) with training and ongoing tasks
- Assisting with clubs and special events in the library, including moving furniture
- Light cleaning, such as sweeping floors and cleaning tables
- Attending meetings and training as required

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:

- a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

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