Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS883726
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Grovelands Primary School (PS) is seeking a motivated and dynamic Library Officer to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will develop and support the day-to-day operations of the library and provision of reference, information and associated services to teaching staff and students.
They will administer library systems using the SmartSuite software which ensures library records are up-to-date and library resources are maintained and processed so they are always accessible and available to students and staff.
Experience in SmartSuite software would be highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally have a proven ability to guide and engage students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the understanding of the library system.
They will assist teachers with resources and sourcing new books within a budget. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal and library management skills and the capacity to create an environment that has a welcoming atmosphere and encourage reading through the school.
Grovelands Primary School is a 'You Can Do It!' school which celebrates the five keys to success - Organisation, Getting Along, Persistence, Confidence and Resilience.
Our school vision is to be an inspired community of engaged, empowered learners.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.
This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing.
- Experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered.
It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.