Librarian
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Job Summary
Inspire young minds with your passion for storytelling books and discovery creating a Library that buzzes with curiosity imagination and a love of learning.
Full Time (Term Time - 42 weeks per year) Permanent role
$92000-$105000 (pro rata) per annum depending on experience
This position is based at our White Rock Campus in the vibrant tropical city of Cairns.
Relocationassistanceoptions available.
Why This Role Matters
At TAS we believe education is transformational. Every role in our school contributes to shaping confident capable curious andvalues drivenyoung people.
The School Librarian plays a pivotal role at the heart of this learning journey balancing theday-to-dayoperations of a dynamic library with meaningful support for teaching and this role you will manage andmaintaina contemporary library service including cataloguing collection development and digital systems while ensuring seamless access to resources across the school.
You will oversee the library as a vibrantstudent-centredspace supporting students and staff with research guiding information literacy and ensuring collectionsremaincurrent accessible and aligned to the curriculum. From managing the Smart Library system and SCIS database to coordinating textbook hire and supervising daily library use your work underpins a wellfunctioning futurefocused learning hub.
This is a role with real impact combining technicalexpertise organisation and a passion for learning to create a library environment where students are supported engaged and inspired to become lifelong learners.
About TAS
Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in FNQ and one of the highest ranked schools in regional QLD for student achievement. With areputation for academic excellence community spirit outstanding pastoral care award winning outdoor education programs and expert teachers a role at TAS helps support our students to achieve their full potential academicallysociallyand personally.
Our White Rock campus (Pre-Kindyto Grade 12) combines the perfect intersection of urban and rural Cairns. Facilities include a state-of-the art STEMcentre expansive grounds multipurpose and performing arts halls rock climbing wall nature play and aquatic centres.
We enjoy working in a caring and connected community where every member of our staff is valued for theirexpertiseand creativity. Together we draw on our values of perseverance integritycompassionand curiosity to create a nurturing courageous and purpose-driven community where staff and students can flourish.
About Life in North QLD
Living and working in a world class holiday destination is as good as it sounds. Surrounded by beautiful green hills and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier ReefCairnsresidents enjoy all the benefits of modern conveniences with alaid backlifestyle that will help you find a true work-life balanceyouvebeenseeking.
About the role
The successful applicant willbe responsible for:
Maintainingand updatingthe Smart Library system and SCIS database including original cataloguing authority files student records and digital downloads
Sourcing cataloguing processing and preparingresources for all curriculum areas including Textbook Hire learning support and teacher reference materials.
Purchasing budgeting stocktake culling and evaluation of resources and online databases ensuring the collectionremainscurrent andcurriculum aligned.
Overseeingdaily library use during and outside school hours supervise students and ensure smooth circulation bookings andinterlibraryloan services.
Assistingstudents and staff with research skills conduct primary library lessons support teachers during library sessions andmaintainstrong knowledge of the national curriculum.
Monitoringand reportingIT or hardware issues support access to online databases and ensure reliable network and internet use within the library.
Encouraging students to be lifelong learners
About you
To be successful in this role you are:
Skilled in library operationsbringing sound knowledge of library services and strong experience with Library Management Systems
Technologically capablewith advanced digital literacy across research tools online databases Microsoft and internet platforms enabling you to support students staff and smooth library operations.
Engaged andstudentfocusedwith genuine enthusiasm for working with young people strong knowledge of childrens and adolescent literature and the ability to guide research reading andinformation seekingskills.
A strong communicator and collaboratordemonstratingexcellent interpersonal skillsconflict resolutionability and the confidence to work closely with teaching staff while also supporting and training colleagues.
Organised anddetail drivenable to manage competing tasks such as cataloguing collection developmentstudentsupervision duties and library operations during and outside school hours.
A proactiveproblem solverwith the ability to troubleshoot technical issues evaluate resourcesmaintainaccuratesystems and ensure the libraryremainsa reliable welcoming andwellfunctioninglearning hub.
You will also bring
Certificate or Diploma of Library and Information Services
Experience in a library service preferably in aschoolenvironment
Blue Card Suitability
HLTAID012 Certificate Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting - or willingness to obtain
HLTAID009 Certificate Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willingness to obtain
How to Apply
We will process applications as they come through so apply today by clicking the APPLY NOW button and upload in Microsoft Word or PDF format:
Your current résumé.
A cover letteradvisingus how you meet the responsibilities of this position
If you are seeking a role where yourexpertiseis valued your growth is supported and your work makes a genuine difference we invite you to apply and become part of the TAS community. Listen to what our students have to say.
Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card tocommenceor continue in regulated child-related employment.
