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Library officer

Department of Education, Western Australia
Librarian
Posted: 3 February
Offer description

This is a permanent part-time ( 0.6FTE ) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, with a student population in excess of 2700, approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus. At the centre of Willetton SHS is our vastly diverse student population, drawn from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Willetton SHS is the school of choice for many local and international families, and relationships between the school and community are actively nurtured and valued. Our success stems from our emphasis on superior learning experiences, with our school defining and celebrating success as achievement of personal best.

Guided by the belief in every student's potential, Willetton SHS prioritises safe and inspiring environments for both learners and educators. Through nurturing self-worth and community contribution, our school values of care, respect and excellence are imparted upon our students to shape a positive culture known as the "Willo Way." With a commitment to holistic development, Willetton SHS offers selective programs in Basketball and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), along with a range of opportunities designed to enrich students' academic experience. Our curriculum encourages social responsibility, contribution to community and practical skills essential for life beyond school.

There is a strong focus on pastoral care at Willetton SHS and our staff are exemplary practitioners committed to creating balanced, challenging and exciting learning environments that foster a lifelong love of learning and empower students to take responsibility for their educational journey. We provide and encourage opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff, supporting our commitment to delivering engaging and purposeful learning environments.

Find out more about our school by visiting Willetton Senior High School or Schools Online .

The Role
Willetton SHS is seeking to appoint a Library Officer who brings strong knowledge of library services and the capacity to support Teacher Librarians to provide high quality learning resources.

As a Library Officer, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the library and provision of reference, information and associated services to teaching staff and students. Our library seeks to offer a contemporary and inclusive environment and service that promotes engagement of students in reading and in the life of the school. The successful candidate should have the creative and technical skills to develop high quality resources and ensure systems and databases are leveraged effectively for smooth operations within the library.

You should administer library systems which ensure library records are up-to-date and library resources are maintained and processed so they are accessible and available to students, staff and parents at all times. This may include providing supervision, training and support to colleagues and the wider community.

The successful applicant will ideally have good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised in a team environment and the ability to use a range of computer software packages.

Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jordan Newton, Deputy Principal, on or emailing .

Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility
To work with us, you must:

* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
* consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:
Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:

* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

* A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

* Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.

* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing.
* Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1006439

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026

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