Library Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1457385

**Selection Criteria**:
Education Support: Library Level 1 Range 2

SC1 Demonstrated technical knowledge and proficiency in the use of the Bookmark Library Management Information System along with a proven ability to implement efficient daily procedures that ensure the smooth operation of the library.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in literary programs including the Dewey Decimal Classification System, PM Reading Levels, and a demonstrated ability to support students in their resource selection for the CAFÉ approach to reading implemented across the school.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents within the school community and a proven ability to undertake administrative tasks across a range of functions within a primary school library such as, the Premiers¿ Reading Challenge, Book Club and Book Fairs.

SC4 Self-motivation demonstrated through the creation of appropriate displays that are aligned with school celebrations, whole school events and school curriculum along with an ability to support, implement and streamline processes.

SC5 An ability to work independently or as part of a team along with a commitment to professional learning and growth.

SC6 Demonstrated ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, in line with the Child Safe Standards

**Role**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the _Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)_ or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

**Responsibilities**:

- Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories.
- Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain daily records of loans.
- Under direction perform basic duties with regard to the general library including retrieving, shelving and maintaining books and periodicals.
- Shelve library materials and maintain the order of the co