Address Above award salary
An opportunity to impact student learning and promote literacy
Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal
Moriah College is a co-educational Early Learning - Year 12 Jewish Day School based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The College has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence complimented by dynamic co- and extra-curricular programs.
Join Moriah College's dynamic team as we seek passionate individuals to fill the role of Library Officer in the High School. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee day-to-day library operations, including circulation, shelving, resource processing, and administrative tasks. We're seeking an individual who is organised, personable, and passionate about supporting student learning.
Starting in March, this permanent full time position operates during term time, with an additional two-week commitment during the Term 2 and Term 3 holidays.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
To partner with the educators to enhance literacy skills and engagement with literature and appropriate research skills are across the High School
To partner and collaborate with all Departments to ensure robust and adequate knowledge of resources and that they are available. To ensure resources are distributed and easily accessible to all departments and all students
Manage daily loans and returns
Mange the reservation of library items for staff and students
Monitor staff and student overdue items and follow up on automatic notices as necessary, including sending student overdue list to Mentor teachers
Cataloguing items
Subscription monitoring and renewal
Student supervision
Monitor and refresh digital and physical library displays
General tidying of shelves as required
Cover/repair books as required
Coordinate stocktakes as required
Continuously review and improve the systems
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Certificate or Diploma in Library Information Services highly desirable
A valid Working with Children Check
Experience working in a library or studying towards a library qualification
Can demonstrate a good level of communication skills and professional behaviour which leads to positive and constructive teamwork
Can positively promote the values of learning and the reputation of the College
Maintain a professional relationship with students and staff
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Punctual to all duties
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Enthusiasm for working with staff and students in Years 7 – 12 in the delivery of a high level of customer service
This role would suit someone who has been a teacher or who has worked in an educational setting
Why choose Moriah College?
Salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level
Excellent professional growth and development opportunities
Additional leave for Jewish High Holy Days (in 2024 this will equate to 8 days of additional paid leave during term time).
Staff Wellbeing program including EAP support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing opportunities.
Discounted school fees (where applicable).
Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal.
Application process:
To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident and have a current Australian Work Visa.
In your application, please include a cover letter and your CV.
Referees will be requested during interview stage.
Applications close: Friday, 15th March 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Appointment may be made prior to expiry of this advert.
We are not accepting applicants from Agencies at this time.
Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential.
