Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Wodonga Senior Secondary College is a government year 10 to 12 co‑education school located in Wodonga, Victoria.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of a quality Library service, which directly assists in the achievement of the college's goals and aligns with the school's continuous improvement approach.
Objectives
* To promote and encourage a library culture that is welcoming towards all students and staff
* Maintain effective lines of communication with all members of the school community
* To support the curriculum and recreational needs of the whole school community by providing a comprehensive range of resources and promoting effective and efficient use of these resources.
* To integrate the use of ICT into the library.
* To ensure administrative tasks are carried out in an appropriate and timely manner.
* To assist staff, students, parents and the local community by providing a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the supervision of students before school, recess and lunchtime.
* Ensure students sign in when using the library during class time.
* Manage students using library space and daily library management.
* Follow instructions from the Library Coordinator.
* Respond to staff and student requests.
* Provide professional development to staff on a range of ICT issues.
* Supervise and manage the behaviour of students in the library.
* End‑process orders.
* Organise library spaces in preparation for events or activities.
* Provide information and research assistance to students and staff.
* Communicate and liaise with students, staff, parents and other members of the school community to determine their needs.
* Assist staff and students in locating and using relevant resources.
* Inform staff about resources that support the curriculum.
* Gather resources on specific topics as requested by staff.
* Assist staff and students in the use of library software.
* Maintain and develop the library's collection.
* Keep records of all resources and cataloguing up to date.
* Process new resources, sort and clear them.
* Maintain and promote audio‑visual collections and platforms.
* Carry out routine tasks in the library and wider school community.
* Enter data for books and other resources.
* Order resources, supplies and equipment for the library and other faculties.
* Operate the circulation desk.
* Maintain photocopiers and liaise with ICT technicians.
* Shelve books and other resources.
* Maintain general library tidiness.
* Conduct stocktaking.
* Provide supervision and training to staff and students.
* Supervise and train designated non‑teaching staff (e.g., trainees, work‑experience students).
* Assist students in learning library procedures.
* Identify own training needs.
* Monitor the library email inbox.
* Respond to all incoming emails in a timely manner.
* Follow up on requests and provide additional information to staff and students.
* Create displays and dynamic displays for relevant events or promotions.
Selection Criteria
* Qualifications in Libraries/Information Management or other relevant qualifications and or work experience.
* Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with students/clientele to promote a safe and welcoming space.
* Demonstrated ability and experience working within a contemporary team environment effectively and efficiently.
* Proficient use of online digital platforms and subscriptions, with advanced expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite for efficient administrative and operational tasks.
* A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au.
Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs will be provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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