Library Technician

**The Position**

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Library Technician to ensure the efficient operation of the Bialik College Library (The Hub). The role will work collaboratively as part of a team and provide an optimum quality of Hub and information services to the College community (students and staff).

This is a full-time role commencing the beginning of Term 1, 2026, during school term time only, plus an additional two (2) weeks to be worked during the school holidays.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**_Hub System Management_**
- Ensure that The Hub management systems function as expected.
- Manage all aspects of Library Management System (Oliver).
- Start/End of Year configuration tasks, including patron import.
- New staff induction to The Hub.
- Manage and maintain e-book and audiobook libraries.

**_ Hub Duties and Services _**
- Provide The Hub technical services including all operational matters, timetabled stocktakes, collection development and maintenance.
- Oversee the returns process including overdue items.
- Coordinate regular weekly distribution of lists of items on loan to primary homeroom staff and ELC Library.
- Responsible for operation of The Hub after hours and during school holidays including supervision of students.
- Operational and promotional communications to staff and students (including newsletters, advertising new materials).
- Oversee The Hub Social Media accounts.
- Maintain coffee machine account records, ordering, servicing.

**_ Collection Maintenance and Development _**
- Develop and institute cataloguing procedures.
- Coordinate collections, locations and back-end processing efficiently.
- Manage sourcing and ordering resources.
- Source and order memberships and subscriptions for departments.
- Manage the on-line ordering system utilising Synergetic and Alii.
- Maintain and catalogue memberships and subscriptions records.
- Source, process and catalogue materials, such as print/electronic resources.

**Role Requirements**
- Relevant librarian degrees or certificates.
- A proven record in a Library.
- Knowledge, experience and passion for learning necessary to inspire and drive strategy.
- The ability to relate to and communicate with Hub users including students from Year 2 to Year 12, teachers and staff.
- Ability to map collections and content to the curriculum.

**Benefits**
- Up to 7 days of gifted leave per year (Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays and annual leave.
- Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12) Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount.
- Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security.
- Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool.
- Onsite Canteen.
- Free access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite psychologists, counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Discounts at local retailers including - cafes, car repairs & more.
- Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities.
- Located close to the Monash Freeway, Tooronga Train Station (7-min walk) and trams (10-minute walk).