Library Officer

St John Bosco College - PIARA WATERS

School Principal : Mr Kevin Sheehy

School Address : PO Box 4110 Harrisdale WA 6112

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Type : Full-Time

Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Library Officer

We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Library officer to join our team at St John Bosco College. This position is a full-time ongoing position, commencing asap in Term 2, 2025.

St John Bosco College is a Catholic co-educational College in its eleventh year of operation. The College is situated in Piara Waters, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. We commenced in 2015 with students from Kindergarten to Year 2. In 2025, we have 1350 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, as well as an OSHC facility and an Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup. Our innovative building design has a focus on shared, flexible learning spaces which support best practice, 21st century teaching and learning methods.

The College motto "JOY IN LEARNING" is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of our patron, St John Bosco. Our vision for this new Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College is creating a flourishing environment in which every student can experience the joy in learning and thrive in a Catholic learning community, where development of the whole person is of utmost importance. The mission of staff is nurturing our students so that they can become successful learners, confident, creative, and active informed citizens, who are able to contribute positively to society. Our philosophy of education at St John Bosco focuses on the image of the child, the learning process, the environment, partnerships and community.

Purpose of the Role

The Library Officer will work in collaboration with our Library Technician to continue to create an innovative, inspiring and inclusive Library environment in the de Sales Library Resource Centre. They will support the Principal and Leadership Team in the promotion of the Catholic values and the vision of St John Bosco College.

For further information including how to apply, please visit the St John Bosco College website at or contact the Principal, Mr Kevin Sheehy on or by email ************

Qualifications Required

• A willingness to complete Accreditation requirements as specified by Catholic Education WA.

• Qualifications and experience in one or more of the following areas: Library Services, Information Services, Education, or other qualifications.

• A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website

Application Details

Applicants must submit an application form and a letter of application, explaining your reasons for applying for this position and address the special skills that are needed to be involved in a Foundation College. This must be addressed to the Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer. Applications may be obtained from the College website and all required information sent to **********

Applications Close: Friday June 6, 2025.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 26th May , 2025

Applications Close : 6th June , 2025

Vacancy Number : 31951

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