Library Technician

Marsden Park Anglican College is a vibrant, Christ-centred learning community in an exciting phase of growth. As we expand toward becoming a Prep to Year 12 College by 2029, we are actively seeking passionate, skilled, and purpose-driven staff to join our growing team. If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape a flourishing school, we invite you to apply.

WHY WORK AT MPAC?

At Marsden Park Anglican College, our staff are more than employees, they are partners in building something meaningful. Having recently been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025 by The Educator, this award is a testament to the fact we are intentional around creating a culture of wellbeing and positivity, where the strengths of every individual are celebrated. Who you are is more important than what you do, and all staff work hard to create a workplace that people love to come to every day.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT MPAC

·    A Strengths-Based Culture: We endeavour to assist teachers to discover and use their individual strengths.

·    A Joyful, Collaborative Team: A collaborative, supportive and encouraging staff that partner together towards a shared purpose.

·    Ongoing Professional Growth: We invest in staff development through mentoring, learning opportunities, and clear leadership pathways.

·    A Christ-Centred Foundation: Our mission is anchored in the life and teachings of Jesus. Our Christian faith informs how we teach, lead, and care for one another.

THE POSITION

The Library Technician will report directly to the Head of Teaching and Learning and will be responsible for the delivery of library and information services to the staff and students of Marsden Park Anglican College. They support the College in both Junior School and Senior School as the College grows to become a Prep to Year 12 College by 2029.

The successful applicant will be passionate about providing welcoming and excellent customer service to our community, is able to operate with collaboration, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism, has prior experience in a similar role, possesses good communication both written and verbal and strong organisational skills.

The Library Technician delivers a broad range of services to support the College.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIBRARY FACILITIES

• Undertake rostered duties at the Loans Desk

• Assist staff and students with class bookings

• Availability before school, after school and at recess and lunchtimes to engage directly with staff and students

• Copy cataloguing new books from the Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS), original cataloguing and classifying items, as required

• Purchasing of new books and resources for the Library

• Plan and prepare physical and electronic displays to promote new resources and upcoming events

• Serials management

• Complete end processing of resources including covering

• Assist with collection management, including issuing overdue notices, billing and stocktaking of resources

• Learn and assist in the implementation of new technologies and the provision of online resources

• Overseeing online subscriptions, such as ClickView and others

• Shelving, as required

• Participate in Professional Development, as appropriate

• Assist with overall student management in the Library

• Other duties, as required

It should be noted that, while detailed, this role description is not exhaustive and the Principal may, at their discretion, vary these responsibilities as required by the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community and administrative requirements of the College.

A suitable candidate for this position will be passionate about providing a welcoming and calm reception for all who interact with the Library. They will have a genuine love of people with highly developed and effective interpersonal communication skills, warmth and engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents, offering excellent customer service to our community. With flawless professionalism and prior experience in a similar role, they will be exceptionally organised and be used to working to deadlines.

The Library Technician will demonstrate an active Christian faith and involvement in their local church, supporting the Christian ethos of the College. They will report directly to the Head of Teaching and Learning and will be responsible for the management of all matters that relate to the Library as well as providing support for other areas of operation where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL:

· Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work, or willingness to obtain

· First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

DESIRABLE:

· Experience with Edumate, digital database maintenance

· Experience working in an education environment or a not-for-profit environment

EXPECTATIONS

• A personal Christian faith and commitment to servant-leadership

• Support the mission, vision and objectives of the Anglican Schools Corporation and Marsden Park Anglican College

• Be loyal to the Principal and the College, demonstrating professional and personal integrity

• Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner

• Be approachable and a good communicator

• Ability to lead others and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and staff

• Ability to operate effectively both as an individual and as part of a team

• Capacity to solve problems, show initiative and follow direction

• Establish and maintain effective and respectful relationships with students, staff and parents

• Technologically literate and able to adapt to different technologies and to seek instruction for new technology as needed to support personal skills development

• Competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote

• High level of literacy skills and effective communication skills when interacting with staff, parents, students and external providers

• Be proactive and innovative and open to change

• Be committed to personal and professional development

• Be dynamic, warm, engaging, flexible and good-humoured

APPLICATION PROCESS

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FROM SEEK.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Marsden Park Anglican College reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A completed Application for Employment form accessed from

• A cover letter addressing Key Responsibilities, Candidate Profile and Expectations (no more than two pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae (no more than five pages)

• Three Referees, one of whom should be your Church Minister or Pastor

• Copies of qualifications, as relevant

• '100 Point' proof of identity (Driver's Licence, Medicare card, birth certificate, passport)

• Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darren Cox, Principal and submitted as one PDF file saved as applicant's full name by email to

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FROM SEEK.

Applications close Friday 5 December at 4:00pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP as roles may be interviewed and filled prior to this date.

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a Christ-centred learning community, we would love to hear from you.