Library Assistant - Permanent Position

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,550 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life. 

Permanent full-time position commencing Monday 29 April 2024 (Term 2) 

(Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm during the school term)

The libraries at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, are central to enriching and supporting the teaching and learning programs of the College. Our aim is to cultivate a life-long love of literature whilst developing students who are information literate and critical thinkers. We are proactive in developing information skills by integrating our programs with classroom learning activities. The primary responsibilities of the Library Assistant are the provisions of library services, including administration and day to day operations in consultation with the College Teacher Librarians.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of library services.
• Perform day to day operations of the library, including collection management, administration, circulation desk duties, shelving and library supervision duties.
• Assist in the selection and acquisition of resources in consultation with the teacher librarian.
• Assist with magazine subscriptions and renewals in consultation with the teacher librarian.
• Assist online educational video platforms such as ClickView.
• Implement and contribute to library policies, procedures and processes.
• Promote and inspire a habit of lifelong reading through the creation and maintenance of an engaging library space – book displays.
• Support programs, events and activities in consultation with the library team / teacher librarian.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all the following essential selection criteria:

Essential criteria

• A diploma in Library and Information Services.
• Demonstrated experience in Library Operations, Library Management Systems and circulation desk to deliver excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy including Word, Excel and Outlook and the effective use of online platforms
• Excellent planning, organisation, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise substantial independent judgement and initiative.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated experience using library management systems, especially Accessit.
• Experience with emerging technologies to extend library activities.

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick's College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:

(a) Outline your familiarity with library management systems. How would you approach learning a system you are unfamiliar with?  

(b) Outline how your knowledge and experience would meet the needs of a busy educational setting?

2.Current CV (maximum 5 pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

Essential to this position is a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition together with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. 

Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.

St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

Applications close 4:00PM Friday 15 March 2024.

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9***. 

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. 

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.