Secondary Library Services Officer

Are you ready to make a difference in a learning community where the expression of your Christian faith is essential to your work? Groves Christian College is a growing school that welcomes families who seek a Christian education for their children. Groves celebrates the rich diverse cultural heritage that forms modern Australia. With an E.L.C., K-12 Day School, and Trade Training Centre located across two modern campuses, and a Distance Education School which serves students throughout Queensland, Groves Christian College is well placed to educate for eternity to see students with loving hearts and strong minds for God achieve their personal best.

We offer colleagues the opportunity to grow in a mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. The wellbeing and vocational advancement of colleagues continues to be an integral part of our mission as we develop a healthy and sustainable ministry together. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. Mandatory screening around suitability to work with children applies to every position. 

Groves is currently seeking a Secondary Library Services Officer who will be part of the College Library team. Our aim is to support and collaborate with Subject leaders and teachers to promote themes and resources of the current units of work. We are seeking a dynamic staff member who will enhance the library as an inspiring place for students to be and to promote general reading through physical and electronic resources. 

This staff member will offer:

Administrative Library skills

• Preferred Library knowledge and experience
• Research and Referencing skills
• Confidence in presenting library lessons and Research/Referencing workshops
• Solutions-oriented and systems-capable person 
• Strong organisational and time-management skills 
• Excellent management of digital and hard-copy library resources
• Excellent ability to utilise and maintain the Library Management System
• Knowledge of the Independent and Christian School sectors is advantageous

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to the ethos of Groves Christian College 
• Well presented with a professional, positive, warm and welcoming disposition 
• Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and cultivates credibility and honesty 
• Demonstrates a respect for and acceptance of differences in students, parents and staff 
• Shows a strong commitment to deliver exceptional service 

All applicants must be:  

• an Australian Citizen or   
• a permanent resident or  
• have an appropriate permit to work in Australia  

and have or be able to gain:

• Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• First Aid certificate

This position is a Full Time position (52 weeks/year) for 5 days/week.

This position is to commence Term 1, 18th March 2024. Applicants must complete the Employment Application in the Employment section on the Groves Christian College website http://www.groves.qld.edu.au, then submit it together with a resume, and covering letter to the attention of the Library and Resources Manager at **@groves.qld.edu.au.  Applications close 11th March 2024. This position may be filled earlier than advised if a suitable candidate is appointed sooner.