Teacher Librarian

We invite candidates with a strong 'primary' focus to their professional practice, to join our team as a Teacher Librarian.  This will be a permanent full-time role commencing in January 2026.

BETTER CONNECTED at The Lakes College

The Lakes College is a thriving and inclusive P-12 independent school located in the heart of North Lakes. As a Ministry of the Uniting Church, The Lakes College sits within the broader story of the Uniting Church in Australia affirming and celebrating that the grace, love and hope of God is offered to all people.

Our Learning Environment stands on the College Values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Community and Justice as an expression of the Uniting Church and we are a community committed to Mission and Service, Allyship and Sustainability.

Responsible to the Head of Library, you will be an advocate for the library as an evolutionary environment that is the educational heart of the college.

As Teacher Librarian, you will be a passionate and innovative Educator who thrives on fostering a love of literature, inquiry, and lifelong learning in young students.

You will also support and promote the library as an inclusive space that promotes literacy and integrates technology to enhance student engagement and provides a safe place and space that enriches the student experience.

Candidates must have current QCT Registration and a post-graduate level qualification of Library and Information Services, Teacher Librarian or equivalent (or be working towards the attainment of the latter).

In your application, please include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses the following key selection criteria along with a detailed resume.

• Ability to deliver engaging library programs that support Primary curriculum outcomes, particularly in literacy and inquiry-based learning.
• Ability to curate and manage a diverse collection of physical and digital resources.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to design and implement learning experiences that promote critical thinking and information literacy.
• Previous experience supporting and/or managing the day-to-day operations of a school library.
• Champion reading and literature through events such as Book Week and reading challenges.

Further details including a position description can be found here on the College website:

Please email your application to by 3.00 pm on Monday 27 October 2025.