Job purpose: To provide the College community with professional and high quality Library Services

Reports to: College Librarian and Deputy Headmaster

Classification: Level 3 School Assistant, Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017

Status: Full Time (Term Time)

Personal skills, attributes and expectations:

• Be an active Christian
• Teacher’s Aide Certificate
• Recognised ALIA accredited Library Technician qualification or higher, or be willing to undertake such a qualification 
• Current Working With Children Check 
• Relevant experience within a school library environment 
• Advanced skills in using Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Experience using a Library Management System eg Functional Solutions Smart Suite and TV4Education 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and without supervision

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Loan, return, renew and reserve books and other resources 
• Answer routine reference inquiries, and refer patrons needing further assistance to Librarian 
• Promote library resources to other staff 
• Sort books, publications, and other items according to procedure and return them to shelves or other designated storage areas 
• Assist with internet and online database searches 
• Process books and other materials including sheet music and instruments 
• Design posters and special displays to promote use of Library facilities or specific reading programs at Libraries 
• Undertake copy cataloguing and classification using SCIS 
• Help with the Stocktake at the end of the year 
• Help with Textbook and Instrument allocation and return 
• Organise and maintain periodicals and reference materials 
• Repair damaged books 
• Deliver and retrieve items throughout the Libraries by hand or using a pushcart 
• Work across the seven IRCs, maintaining consistency and professionalism 
• Implement Library rules and procedures across the College for T-12 
• Train other staff, volunteers and/or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work 
• Participate in Library events such as Book Week, National Simultaneous Storytime, and others as required 
• Performing other duties as required by the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster or College Librarian 
• Participate in College events and community activities

Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.

For information on how to apply, please go to the College website https://www.wac.nsw.edu.au/employment.

Applications close on Friday the 24th of August 2018.