Library School Officer

**Estimated start date**:Commencing Jan 2025

**Position tenure**:Part-time | Permanent

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

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:Required to work everyday, 6.40 hours. 32 hours per week.

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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

St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1145 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life. Watch this **great video** or **explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

Library School Officer, St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

We are seeking a Library School Officer to undertake a diverse range of tasks within our College Library and community. The successful applicant will display proven communication and interpersonal skills; provide effective support for academic staff and have experience and knowledge in the use of database platforms.

Duties include but are not limited to:
**Support for the teaching and learning program**:

- Assist in general supervision in the library, particularly at lunch breaks
- Assist staff and students in the location of online resources
- Supervision in the library for morning, lunch and when required
- Assist teachers to locate resources to support classroom teaching
- Assist students to locate research materials and online resources
- Explaining library rules and procedures to individuals and small groups
- Organising and displaying newspapers and magazines and other displays
- With Teacher Librarian, select suitable fiction & non-fiction resources from supplier

**Clerical and technical support**:

- Operate front desk for student & staff enquiries
- Troubleshoot to solve basic problems with audio/visual equipment, logging the issue on the IT Portal for further action
- Secure and maintain battery store for audio/visual resources
- Assist with stocktaking
- withdraw resources under the direction of the Teacher Librarian

**The physical environment of the Library is maintained**:

- Cleaning of bench tops for tables and shelves with some general cleaning
- Printer maintenance, paper loading
- Identifying and mending resources in need of repair
- Keeping the library clean, tidy and attractive, including displays
- Set up the library for presentations and meetings as required
- Daily check on shelved resources to ensure tidy and in correct classification

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**: Sharne Davies

**Contact number**: 07 3323 4600

**Closing date**:25-Nov-2024

Library School Officer - Position Description