Library Assistant - St Peters Catholic Primary School

Position: Library Assistant
Commencement Date: To be negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Termtime continuing
Hours per week: 30 38
Hourly rate:$33.20 $34.61 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 28 April 2025

St Peters is proud to be a modern well resourced double stream school fromPrep to Year 6.

Our motto Called to Serve is a reminder that we like St. Peter are called to follow Christ by serving each other.

Here at St Peters we believe in nurturing each child to their full social cultural and academic potential. We do this by providing a truly holistic curriculum where personal learning goals for students are set to ensure that differentiated teaching practices are taking place. Partnered with a positive school atmosphere inspired by the teachings of Jesus we offer a happy and safe environment where our core purpose of Inspiring Learning Together can be achieved.

Your Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the position ofLibrary Assistant. This position is a termtime continuing position for up to 38hpw commencing during Term 2 as negotiated with the successful applicant.

Typical duties include:

• Organise and coordinate Book Fairs and Book Club
• Process student and teacher borrowing and process bulk loans
• Disseminate library information to staff
• Reinforce strict borrowing procedures for both staff and students
• Under the direction of the Principal purchase library resources
• Attend Library Cluster Meetings or Diocesan Library Conferences/Video Conferences when necessary
• Maintain the library as an attractive and inviting space for learners
• Shelve and circulate library resources cover books and perform general maintenance on library resources
• Cull resources under the guidance of the Principal
• Assist staff in locating library resources
• Assist students in locating library resources
• Create and maintain an inventory of technology resources
• Organise library working bees when needed
• Set up displays in the library
• Cover front administration during absences as requested.

About you

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the schools ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• a genuine interest in supporting the learning and development of students
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting

Experience in a similar role or working with children is desirable but not essential. We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) ofthree 3 professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word .doc .docx) PDF .pdf) or photo .jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Peter Smith Principal St Peters Catholic Primary School Rockhampton on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Monday 28 April 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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