A full time permanent position commencing 27 January 2025.
This position exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. This library-based position requires you to work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in all areas of student learning and management.
Essential Selection Criteria
The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:
- ○ A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church. ○ Ability to manage a contemporary library space. ○ Ability to source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection. ○ Active promotion of library services and digital resources. ○ Knowledge of the physical processing of cataloguing resources. ○ Excellent information technology skills. ○ Effective organisational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. ○ Excellent written and oral communication skills. ○ Confidence in engaging, supporting and positively managing young people. ○ Ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Experience working in a library environment. ○ Promote reading and a love of literature. ○ Familiarity with using Oliver v5 or other library system software. ○ Familiarity with using Sora, ClickView, SCIS and other digital resources. ○ Proficiency in the Google suite and MS Office applications. ○ Well-developed interpersonal skills. ○ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. ○ Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Library and Information Services or relevant discipline (or working towards completion).
The Following GENERAL CAPABILITIES Are Applicable To The Role
- Well developed written and oral communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION
To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: 1 September 2025 at 4pm #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 School Support Officer - Library Assistant
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 City of Wollongong