Posted: 17/11/2025
Closing Date: 21/11/2025
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Forster
Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)
Library Assistant – Temporary Part-Time (18 hours per week), 2026
Holy Name Primary School, Forster
Holy Name Primary School Forster is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Assistant to join our team in 2026. This is a temporary part-time position (18 hours per week), with working days spread across Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday—however, some flexibility may be available for the right candidate.
Located in the stunning Manning Valley, at the heart of the Great Lakes region, Holy Name Forster is a vibrant Catholic school community of over 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are committed to fostering academic excellence across all Key Learning Areas within a supportive, faith-filled environment. Our staff continually reflect on and refine teaching and learning practices to ensure every child experiences high-quality education and personal growth.
If you are passionate about supporting learning and literacy in a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description
The School Library Assistant:
- As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources
- As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system
- Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team
- A versatile approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions
QUALIFICATIONS
- ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Ben Doyle, Principal on Tel: (02) 6554 6504 or via email: ben.doyle@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Friday 21 November 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.