AddressPymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Library Technician to join our Junior School Library team two days a week. The role will work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7.30am - 3.30pm term time only.
The Pymble Libraries are the scholarly and literary centres of the College. The libraries are welcoming, warm, and inspiring spaces where students and staff gather to learn, research, collaborate, create, and nurture their selves. The physical space, and the staff within it, promote inquiry, critical thinking, trans literacy, literature, ICT, and digital citizenship skills.
The main focus of the libraries is to support the teaching, learning, and multiple literacies of students by providing innovative and relevant programs, library services and a safe and welcoming environment. These goals centre around the four Strategic Pillars which underpin the College’s Strategic vision: Academic, Social, Emotional and Digital Intelligence.
The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of library services and how these bests serve a school community to enrich learning, research, and wellbeing. The Library Technician is responsible for customer service to support the Pymble community in the delivery of library services and resources, and for the efficient and timely delivery of technical and digital aspects of library operations.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of library best practice as it relates to the provision of services and resources for Schools
- An interest in technology and how it relates to Information Services
- Intermediate to advanced IT skills
- Understanding of Copyright principles and legislation in the context of a school and Library services desirable
- Experience working productively and collaboratively as part of a School Library team K-12 library desirable
- Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- An appreciation of diversity, flexibility and the need for inclusivity
- An understanding of the importance of libraries as centres of student wellbeing
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role is highly competitive. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- easy access with close public transport and nearby (street) parking
- access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.
Applications for this opportunity will close on Friday 10th May, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
