Library Hub Leader / Student Resource

Job type: Full time / From 07/10/2024 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1435641
Location ProfileWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can bring fresh perspectives to our library by enhancing our already impressive book collection with digital literacy and other online resources. Mount Clear College is nestled into an idyllic bush setting on the edge of the Woowookarung Regional Park, 6 kilometres from the centre of Ballarat. Our College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational College and we are renowned for, and proud of, our ability to maintain the friendly, caring approach of a small school, despite our student numbers being over 1000.
The essence of the College's philosophy is to provide educational opportunities of the highest quality, where each student is challenged to achieve individual excellence to pursue their chosen pathway. College resources include a highly experienced and dedicated staff who promote quality teaching and learning within a secure safe learning community.
Mount Clear College is an exciting place to work and offers incredible opportunities and cultural diversity for both our students and our staff. Our College has a number of established relationships with sister-schools in Vietnam, Finland, China, Japan and Gallipoli, providing staff and students opportunities for international experiences. Mount Clear College's purpose-built Language Centre is the Hub of LOTE and cultural programs, and includes Australia's first Confucius Classroom.
Our College has one of only six Specialist STEM Centres in Victoria - our Earth Ed Centre. With an aim to inspire and engage the next generation of students and teachers, Earth Ed brings STEM education to life. We provide innovative learning programs that encompass new and emerging scientific thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies. Students are able to engage with real-world STEM applications, see science, technology, engineering and mathematics at work and imagine a future where they are creating the solutions to 21st century challenges.
Our College's outstanding Performing Arts program is highly regarded both within Victoria and also internationally. Our vibrant and innovate program includes Music, Singing, Dance and Drama, as well as many combinations of these disciplines, and we utilise the Musical Futures Program within the classrooms. Students are involved in Performing Arts from Year 7 and can pursue their performing arts pathway by continuing through VCE and VET in their senior schooling. Students are provided numerous opportunities to participate in the Performing Arts outside of their curriculum, including our annual School Production (Musical), the Victorian State School Spectacular, Dance clubs, plus a wide variety of Music ensembles. We are very proud of our Performing Arts students and their accomplishments both whilst at secondary school and their achievements after leaving our College.
Our modern buildings and facilities, including our state-of-the-art Technology Centre, refurbished 300 seat Theatre, Visual Arts and Science Hubs, and Senior and Junior Student Study Centres create innovative and dynamic learning areas for our students and staff.
Mount Clear College is committed to being a 'Child Safe' school with the expectation that all staff commit to our Child Safe policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken for this selection process, including a Working with Children Check and police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are also committed to meeting the needs of all students, including those with a disability, our indigenous students and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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, and ability to promote research skills, literacy and digital media literacy.
SC3 Demonstrated creative methods in developing an inspiring and safe student-centred environment which encompasses latest technology and global thinking.
SC4 A strong and demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others, ensuring awareness of the latest developments in pedagogy, technology and resources.
SC5 Highly developed 'people skills' including communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and work with everyone in the Mount Clear College community.
RoleNo additional attendance is required for this position.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. 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.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities· Promote the Resource Hub as a welcoming, vibrant and innovative space that encourages students and staff to utilise it as a place of relevance in today's information age, creating a professional environment which upholds and displays the College values.
· Management and operations of the Library/Student Resource Hub; this includes all tasks associated with ongoing operations of a Library.
· Maintain the Library Management System - Oliver.
· Support the development and delivery of programs and workshops that enhance students' literacy, reading and writing.
· Assist staff with orientation programs for students, classes and activities held in the Library/Student Resource Hub.
· Implement and manage the Library/Student Resource Hub budget.
· Collaborate with teachers and students to select materials for the collection.
· Foster a love of reading and learning by recommending books and resources tailored to students' interests and academic needs.
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of young adult reading materials to assist classes with reading selection; source interesting and age-appropriate fiction collections.
· Develop and implement displays and events to promote engagement in the Library/Student Resource Hub space.
· Provide individualised support and guidance to students in their research and use of library resources and modules.
· Support the Wellbeing team with various sessions providing individual students with information for mental health and wellbeing.
· Provide training and support to students and staff.
· Other duties as requested by the Business Manager or Principal.
Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.

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