Immediate Start: Library Assistant

Commencement Date: Monday20 October 2025 (negotiable)

Employment Type: Permanent, 30hrs per week during the term time

Salary Range: SOF Level 3 $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 18 November 2025, 5pm(Unless filled prior)

Holy Cross School, Trinity Park

Formally opened in 1987, Holy Cross School is an integral component of the Northern Beaches Parish of Cairns. The Holy Cross School Charism - RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY, SERVICE and STEWARDSHIP - referred to as ‘The Holy Cross Way’, is embedded in all facets of school life, and lived, modelled, and articulated by every member of the school community.

Grounded in a reputation of innovation, Holy Cross School introduced internationally acclaimed Walker Learning in 2017. An Australian based total and holistic pedagogy, Walker Learning is an intentional teaching and learning approach for primary aged children. Through hands‑on creative exploration and investigation, Walker Learning enables staff to craft the unique balance between students as active participants in their learning, and explicit instruction driven by the teachers.

As Learners in a digital world, Holy Cross School embraces personalised self‑driven ‘flip’ learning platforms. Through the provision of one‑to‑one devices for all students in Years 3 to 6, and shared devices readily available in the lower years, every child has access to a variety of teaching and learning environments to ensure equitable access for all regardless of their entry point.

Holy Cross School lives and breathes its Catholic identity as a place of welcoming and belonging for all. With two teams of highly skilled School Officers (Team Wellbeing and Team Learning) teachers pride themselves on being able to offer an authentic wholly inclusive curriculum ensuring every child can meet their full potential in all facets of their schooling. A proud fully accredited Dyslexia School, Holy Cross School has the best interests of every child at the forefront of its growth and development.

Culturally diverse, students enjoy a rich tapestry of languages, life experiences and cultural histories. A team of Specialist staff (Teacher Librarian, HPE Teacher, Music Dance and Drama Teacher, STEM Teacher, Enrichment Teacher, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Accredited Dyslexia Teacher and three Inclusion Support Teachers) ensure multiple opportunities are readily available to guarantee every student finds their ‘spark’ prior to graduation in Year 6, enabling them to be the best version of themselves into High School and beyond.

About the Role

The role of the library assistant focuses on the operational and technical aspects of library and information services. This can involve the operation and maintenance of systems that support acquisition, organisation and day to day management of library and information services, resources and client access to information.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

- Undertake accessioning of learning resources acquired by the school, including periodicals and equipment

- Undertake both copy cataloguing and original cataloguing of learning resources, in consultation with teaching staff where required

- Preparing cataloguing entries, including assigning additional subject heading in consultation with specialist teaching staff for selected library materials

- Undertake covering and labelling of learning resources acquired by the school

- Collaborate with other staff to ensure the accurate entry of assets into library catalogue in line with current guidelines (e.g. Portable and Attractive Items Register)

- Undertake collection development activities, including acquisitions and weeding, under direction from Teacher‑Librarian or Line Manager

- Assist with library events, e.g. competitions, literacy events, speakers, etc. under direction of Line‑Manager or Teacher Librarian

- Other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate/s

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to 2025 ASOC Library Assistant Position Description - Level 3.pdf

Working Requirements

- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card

- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What We Offer

- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure

- Generous superannuation of 12.75%

- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases

- Great career opportunities to grow within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

- Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of Careers website.

Enquiries:

Acting Principal
Brad Henry
P: 4050 6300
E: principal.trinitypk@cns.catholic.edu.au

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