Library Assistant - School Officer

Estimated start date: To be negotiated

Position tenure: Continuing

Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 15 hours per week (required to work two days a week)

Salary level, range or hourly rate:School Officer Level 3 - $32.21 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

About the role - We are seeking an experienced Library AssistantSchool Officer to join our College Library. The Library School Officer is responsible for assisting the College Leadership Team and the Teacher Librarian in the delivery of responsive, relevant, and innovative information services to staff and students at Mary MacKillop College.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support services to Teacher Librarian in the management of the library.
• Data entry into Oliver Library system, and processing (bar coding and covering).
• Maintaining appropriate student records for borrowing of resources
• Reshelving and general tidying of shelves.
• Support of digital resources such as LearnPath, Oliver library catalogue, and ClickView.
• Supporting staff and students with locating and borrowing library resources.
• Following up on overdue loans, including lost or missing library resources.
• Assisting with stocktaking and weeding processes.
• Organise library events and displays to align with calendar events.
• Promote the library as a vital learning hub within the college.
• Managing library bookings.
• Assisting to track data associated with resource engagement.
• Other duties as required by Teacher Librarian.
• Additional duties as required by the College Leadership Team.

Qualifications/Attributes

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent computer literacy and proficiency.
• Considerable organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Responsiveness to the changing requirements of a school environment.
• Experience with Oliver or similar library management system.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Teacher-Librarian for day-to-day responsibilities.
• Line managed by Business Manager

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

About the school - Mary MacKillop College is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school for students from Years 7 to 12. Founded in 1964, we have a rich history and tradition, grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.
We pride ourselves on partnering with parents and the wider community to holistically educate girls to ensure they are empowered to be the women of tomorrow.
Staff are passionate about providing an education for girls in a caring and safe learning environment that allows them to thrive and flourish, while being willing to take learning risks. Honouring the uniqueness of every individual and grounded in a culture of welcome, we know that success looks different for everyone, and we are committed to helping all our students realise their full potential. Our educational belief encourages students to be curious about their passions and to seek out challenges. Staff work to develop our students holistically and equip our students with skills necessary to build critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.
The size of our school enables all our students to ‘be known by name’ and the education provided at Mary MacKillop College allows girls to thrive, allowing them to step confidently into the world.
We welcome your application to join our joy-filled learning community and empower the next generation of girls to be the women of tomorrow. Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Closing date: 13-March-2024