Library Technician

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.

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.

This is a full time, ongoing position, ideally, commencing as soon as possible.

**The successful applicant will**:

- Have a Diploma of Library and Information Services (or equivalent)
- 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
- Experience with the OLIVER v5 LMS and back-end management highly desirable
- Previous experience in the creation and editing of LibGuides and/or LearnPath Guides
- Strong understanding of children’s and young adult literature
- Demonstrated experience in cataloguing materials and with collection management processes and procedures
- Experience in the creation of library displays to support and encourage student borrowing
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus, with the ability to build rapport and interact with both adults and students (Junior and Secondary)
- 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

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational, independent schools in Australia, providing exceptional learning opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The School is respected for its exceptional education, wellbeing programs and a deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring. St Michael’s empowers students to approach their lifelong learning journey with courage, confidence and a strong sense of social justice.

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

- Culture of continuous improvement and celebrating success
- Stimulating work and learning environment
- Exceptional resources and facilities
- Active Staff Association focused on staff collegiality and wellbeing
- Generous professional development and coaching opportunities
- Access to the Schools on-site café and sporting complex
- Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani on 03 8530 3341.

**Student Safety and Wellbeing**

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