Library Assistant

Permanent - Part Time

Abermain

Library Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)

Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain
Commencing 2026 | 9 hours per week (Monday & Wednesday)

Are you passionate about fostering a love of reading and supporting young learners on their educational journey? Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Assistant to join our vibrant school community in 2026. This permanent part-time position involves 9 hours per week — 3 hours on Mondays and 6 hours on Wednesdays.

As the only dedicated Infants school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Holy Spirit Infants is proud to deliver a nurturing and holistic Catholic education to our youngest students in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Our school is built on strong community values and a commitment to early years learning, where curiosity, play, and faith come together to support each child's growth.

In this role, you will:

• As a member of the library team, work to support teachers and students in utilising library facilities and resources
• As a member of the school team, work to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

Why join Holy Spirit Infants School?

• Be part of a supportive, close-knit school community focused on early learning
• Work in a faith-filled environment that values every child's unique potential
• Play a key role in inspiring a lifelong love of books and learning
• Enjoy a meaningful part-time role with consistent weekly hours

If you have a passion for working with children, an appreciation for early literacy, and a desire to contribute to a caring school community, we'd love to hear from you.

The School Library Assistant:

• As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources
• As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team
• A flexible approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions

QUALIFICATIONS

• ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Diane Murphy, Principal on Tel: or via email:

TO APPLY

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close:  Monday 29th September 2025 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.  It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.  All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.