Library Assistant

• Part-time, permanent position (3 days per week)
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing

The Role
Leading independent girls school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, presents an opportunity for a Library Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE).  Reporting to the Head of Library, you will be joining a team responsible for promoting a strong reading culture in the CGGS community and interacting with students across our Junior and Secondary Schools to actively promote learning, literacy and recreational reading.

The hours of work are Tuesday 7.30am-3.30pm, Wednesday 10.00am-6.00pm and Friday 9.00am-5.00pm.

You will make an impact by:

• Contributing to the daily operations of the CGGS Libraries, including maintaining the Library Management System, managing the circulation duties, assisting with the cataloguing and processing of new resources and supporting the CGGS book clubs 
• Supporting teachers and students by investigating relevant reading materials for students and providing photocopying and print support
• Maintaining the Library websites and online resources to courage wide reading and support engagement in literary competitions and programs
• Creating visual displays using artwork and digital technologies to promote various Library collections and online resources
• Encouraging a love of reading through your own reading and knowledge of Young Adult Literature and Classics 

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Previous experience in a library or educational environment
• Passion for reading and a commitment to promoting literacy
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 
• Current Working with Children Check 
• Current Criminal Record Check

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12.  We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Staff wellbeing focus 
• Salaries and packages above Award level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs 
• Paid Discretionary Leave 
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply
For more information, see the full detailed position description and visit the employment section of the CGGS website.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 5.00pm

At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.