Job DescriptionLocation: Melbourne | Western MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 17/02/2025 - 16/02/2032Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Administration/SecretarialReference: 1460705Location ProfileOutstanding opportunity to work in a P.Y.P.
School in Tarneit/Werribee.Davis Creek Primary School is a new co-educational Prep to Year 6 that opened in 2020.
Over this time, we have grown rapidly due to our positive reputation within our local community of Tarneit.We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and passionate Library Assistant to work as part of the school team and school community to contribute to our collaborative culture.Selection CriteriaSC1 - Demonstrated professional knowledge and capacity in planning, development, management, promotion and evaluation of a library/resource service.SC2 - Demonstrated passion, extensive knowledge and capacity to inspire a love of reading and learning.SC3 - Demonstrated creative methods in developing an inspiring and safe student-centred environment.SC4 - A strong and demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.SC5 - Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.RoleThe attendance required for this position is term time only, Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this position will be:Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming resources according to type and appropriate categories utilising Oliver - Library Management System.Prepare descriptive lists of resources and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve resources and maintain records of loans.Perform basic duties with regard to the general library space including furniture, retrieving, shelving, maintaining books, periodicals and stocktakes.Maintain up to date knowledge of children's resources to assist classes with reading selection, source interesting and age-appropriate fiction collections.Develop and implement displays and exhibitions within the library space and school to promote engagement.Assist in the implementation of extra-curricular activities such as book week and events such as Harmony Day and Reconciliation Week.Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.Label, cover, assemble, sort books/resources in accordance with school procedures.Management of library space including all tasks associated with ongoing operations of a library.Manage and maintain the library school budget in conjunction with the literacy coordinator.Provide training and support to students and staff as required.Take small groups of students for reading sessions.Supervise small groups of students undertaking various projects/programs.Coordinate parent support.Support School Council Sub-Committee and initiatives.Assist in the implementation of building strong connections with the local community.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.Conditions of EmploymentThis vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
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