Library Assistant

About the business

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student's potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings. We welcome applicants for the following positions:

About the role

Applications are sought for the full-time ongoing position of Library Assistant at our Mornington Campus, to commence in 2026.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our "why" at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;

• be the best they can be; and

• make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

a) We welcome and affirm

b) We inspire growth of the whole person

c) We create a love of learning

d) We build positive relationships

e) We embrace diversity

f) We show compassion for those in need

g) We reconcile and forgive

h) We work for a just and peaceful world

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Library Assistant is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the library. This involves maintaining bookings and general liaison, and being responsible for the physical environment of the library. The Library Assistant also has an administrative role and will be responsible for circulation and supervision duties, stock maintenance, and overdue items.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibilities of the Library Assistant include but are not limited to:

i. responsibility for the physical environment of the library;

ii. to perform general Library duties, including administration, circulation desk and supervision duties;

iii. Child Safety and Health and Safety within the Library;

iv. performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $56, $72,459.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 24 November 2025.

College Application Form and Role Descriptions can be obtained at the College website at Application for this position should be returned to the Principal by email to , accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and transcripts (if appropriate) by10.00am Monday 24 November 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.