Library Assistant

The Role

Are you passionate about connecting people with knowledge? Do you enjoy supporting students and educators in their learning journey?

Marcellin College, a leading Catholic boy's school, presents an opportunity for a dynamic Library Assistant / Library Technician to join our team on a full-time or part-time ongoing basis commencing Term 1, 2026.

If you have strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for libraries and learning, we'd love to hear from you

Key Success Factors

Our students are at the heart of all we do, and this is reflected in our purpose:​

​Strive For The Highest​ 

As a Library Assistant / Library Technician, you'll play a key role in enhancing student learning and supporting teaching excellence. 

You will help keep essential readings and course materials up to date, maintaining library records in the College System. You'll also be a welcoming presence, assisting library users through various service channels. Whether it's conducting student orientations or providing front-desk support, you'll be helping to make the library an accessible and valuable resource for all.

You will work closely with the Library Manager and a collaborative library team, following established processes while having opportunities to engage with students and staff in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment. 

To be successful in this role you will bring: 

• A willingness to uphold the vision and values of Marcellin College
• Current Police and Working with Children Check (or a willingness to obtain them)
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, educational issues, and the Victorian Curriculum as they relate to the provision of learning resources 
• Experience with a relevant Library Management System (LMS) and other ICT software
• A demonstrated innovative and passionate approach to books and reading 
• An understanding of the role of readings and information resources to teaching and learning in an academic environment
• Demonstrated experience working with systems, creating and editing data records, and other technologies such as scanning
• A basic understanding of copyright as it applies to the Australian educational environment is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work experience in another library role or school is desirable

For further information and details regarding Key Result Areas, Qualifications and Experience, please review the Position Description.

About the College

Marcellin College is an inclusive faith learning community where Jesus is known and loved. We ensure each young man learns in a safe and nurturing environment, and the dignity of all is respected. The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live, for today and tomorrow.

Marcellin College is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld. 

What we offer

Working at Marcellin affords staff the opportunity to experience a relational community where staff are valued and supported. Our salaries are paid in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). In addition, we offer a broad range of benefits including:  

• Staff Social Club
• Staff Wellbeing Team
• Diverse Professional Learning opportunities  
• Gym Facilities 
• Exceptional sporting facilities (eg tennis courts, ovals, etc)
• Parents Room
• EAP
• Salary Packaging
• Catholic Formation events (in-house and interstate