AddressToowoomba Grammar School is seeking a Library Assistant to join the team. This is a full time position during the School term time only.
The TGS library is a vibrant hub of activity, where there is interaction with a wide range of people, from students and researchers to casual readers and fellow staff members. This dynamic environment fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and a sense of community, making each day at work interesting and fulfilling.
About Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS). It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of close to 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.
It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.
About the Position
The Library Assistant is responsible for the efficient organisation, maintenance, and utilisation of both physical and digital library resources. This position involves a blend of resource management, user services, technical support, and administrative tasks to ensure the library operates smoothly and meets the diverse needs of our users. This role is classified as a School Officer Level 2 in the Toowoomba Grammar School Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- Resource Management: Demonstrated experience in maintaining and organising physical and digital library resources.
- User Services: Proven ability to create and manage displays and promotional materials to highlight library resources and services.
- Technical Services: Experience in maintain digital resources and online databases, ensuring they are accessible and up to date.
- Administrative Tasks: Experience in ordering library supplies and equipment, including competence in processing invoices and financial transactions.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of students, educators and community members.
- Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
When addressing these selection criteria, please provide specific examples from your experience and qualifications that demonstrate your suitability for the role.
A full Position Description can be viewed on the School website and can be reached by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button which directs you to the School’s careers page.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via TGS’s online Careers Portal and include:
- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.
Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Library and Information Services, Mr Daniel Crook on 07 4687 2*** or email *******@twgs.qld.edu.au. Applications close on 5 July 2024.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
Working with Children
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.
About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia’s largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as “The Garden City” of Queensland. Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights. The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools.
We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba (www.livetoowoomba.com.au) website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.
View the video below to discover our beautiful city and surrounds.
