Library Assistant - St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Position: Library Assistant
Commencement Date: To be negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time, continuing
Hours per week: 30 - 38
Hourly rate: $33.20 - $34.61 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 28 April 2025
St Peter’s is proud to be a modern, well-resourced, double stream school from Prep 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 Peter’s, 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 of Library Assistant. This position is a term-time 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 school's ethos and possess the following:
* 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.
* Applicants must read, understand, and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Rockhampton, on 07 4994 8225.
* 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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About Us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools, and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
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