Library Assistant (Junior School)

• Seeking a literature enthusiast to join our friendly Junior School Library Team

• Leading independent day and boarding school in Melbournes east

• Term-time only role supporting work-life balance

PLC is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

THE ROLE

This is a part-time ongoing opportunity to work in a contemporary well-resourced highly dynamic library environment that provides a range of resources information services and programs to support students and staff at our Junior School.

As part of the Library Team and working closely with the Librarian and Teacher-librarian you will contribute to making our Junior School Library a welcoming well-resourced and inspiring teaching and learning space.

Duties include: providing a stimulating friendly and well-organised library; maintaining and updating the library management system; providing assistance to staff and students; promoting and facilitating access to library resources and services; assisting with circulation duties; and supporting stocktakes data corrections and reporting activities.

This role works Wednesday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate must have previous experience working in a library setting with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for childrens literature.

You are attracted to the idea of working in a leading school environment where learning growth and continuous improvement is our focus amongst students and staff alike. You have strong attention to detail a highly organised approach and proven IT and library database management skills. Your warmth enthusiasm patience and service-oriented work style will be at the forefront of your interactions with students teachers and the wider Junior School and ELC community.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC

• generous leave entitlements

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting

• onsite staff parking including EV charging stations plus easy access to public transport and major arterials

• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces including our new Joan Montgomery sports aquatic and fitness centre

• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

• salary packaging options

• and more

Applications close 5pm Sunday 22 February 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.

A copy of the position description is attached or can be viewed via the PLC careers page job link: staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff where they feel welcomed safe and respected.