Teacher Librarian

Permanent - Part Time

Aberdeen

Inspire Young Minds as a Teacher Librarian at St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen

Are you a passionate Teacher Librarian seeking a fulfilling role in a welcoming and vibrant school community? St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen, is inviting applications for a Permanent Part-Time (0.4 FTE) Teacher Librarian position, commencing in 2026.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Upper Hunter, St Joseph's is a co-educational Catholic secondary college for Years 7–12. We are a school that values academic excellence, spiritual development, and a strong sense of community. With a commitment to holistic education, we empower students to become confident, compassionate, and capable young people.

As Teacher Librarian, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning culture of the school — supporting literacy, research skills and a love of reading. You'll join a dedicated and collaborative teaching team that values innovation, student engagement, and Catholic identity.

Why Join St Joseph's?

• A community that values connection: We believe the best learning happens when students, teachers, and families work together in partnership and trust.
• A landscape that inspires: Located among green fields, rich farmland, and with views of the Hunter River and surrounding mountains, the natural setting offers a peaceful and motivating place to teach and learn.
• Real-world learning: With a unique agricultural program, students and staff engage in hands-on projects that bring learning to life beyond the classroom.

Whether you're looking for a tree change, a new professional challenge, or the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rural Catholic school, St Joseph's offers a supportive environment where you can thrive.

The role of the Teacher Librarian is to

• Provide engaging learning experiences for students
• Manage information and resources
• Support and drive contemporary teaching and learning ensuring that learning in the library is contemporary, inquiry based, rich in thinking and technology
• Work in collaboration with the school's leadership team and with the CSO Digital Innovation and Learning team to act as a catalyst for change and build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes
• Through the use of resource management time:
• to manage the library, facilitate and develop the library space and resources, both physical and digital, supported by the School Officer/Library Assistant
• to collaborate with classroom teachers in developing contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of students.

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
• Demonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to plan and evaluate contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers
• Demonstrated ability to share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAs
• Ability to manage a contemporary library space and oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providers
• Ability to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes, and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection
• A sound knowledge of OLIVER OPAC library software (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or Teacher Librarianship or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience: Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship), Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) or Master of Information Services (Teacher Librarian) or a willingness to enrol and complete within 4 years of employment.
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

• 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 Veronica Rolfe, Principal on Tel: or via email:

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• 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: Sunday 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.