Library Coordinator

**Estimated start date**:Commencing Term 1, 2025

**Position tenure**:Permanent

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration**(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:37.5 hours per week

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 5 $38.29 per hour(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Mary MacKillop College is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school for students from Years 7 to 12. Founded in 1964, we have a rich history and tradition, grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.

We pride ourselves on partnering with parents and the wider community to holistically educate girls to ensure they are empowered to be the women of tomorrow.

Staff are passionate about providing an education for girls in a caring and safe learning environment that allows them to thrive and flourish, while being willing to take learning risks. Honouring the uniqueness of every individual and grounded in a culture of welcome, we know that success looks different for everyone, and we are committed to helping all our students realise their full potential. Our educational belief encourages students to be curious about their passions and to seek out challenges. Staff work to develop our students holistically and equip our students with skills necessary to build critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

The size of our school enables all our students to ‘be known by name’ and the education provided at Mary MacKillop College allows girls to thrive, allowing them to step confidently into the world.

We are seeking a Library Coordinator who has passion for fostering a love for learning and reading to join our team.

**Purpose**

The Library Coordinator is responsible for providing strategic advice and managing administration, financial matters and daily operations across the library. Working closely with the leadership team and other stakeholders you will provide high level support to deliver on operational targets.

**Accountabilities**
- Oversee the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
- Coordinate general day to day tasks, monitoring workloads, promoting teamwork, skill development and a sense of pride in the library.
- Develop and interpret legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to operations within the library.
- Prepare and maintain procurement activities including overseeing budget administration, and activities.
- Review, develop and implement processes and systems that enable effective management consistent with the school’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Market and promote library services, coordinating programs that are responsive to the school requirements and current trends.
- Contribute to the school’s strategic and operational plans by reviewing legislation, regulations, initiatives and policies and providing recommendations.

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Eligibility to work within Australia and for the period of appointment.
- Currently hold or ability to obtain Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
- Current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence, if required.

**Qualifications**
- No formal qualification is required; however, a diploma level qualification or higher or equivalent will provide an in-depth knowledge of the relevant statutory, regulatory and policy/procedural framework.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
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- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _commitment to the safeguarding of children_ and promotes a culture where _**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**_. Successful applicants will complete requisite _Working With Children (WWC)_ pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

**Contact**: Peta Griffin

**Contact number**: 3266 2100

**Closing date**:07-Mar-2025