school librarian for p-12 school - coolaroo, vic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection Management: Curating, cataloging, and maintaining a diverse range of age-appropriate resources.

• Literacy Support: Running "Library Stars" sessions for primary students and supporting research skills for secondary students.

• Environment: Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and quiet space for study and leisure reading.

• Digital Leadership: Managing the school’s digital resource subscriptions and assisting staff/students with research databases.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience working in a library setting (preferably within an educational environment).

• Compliance: A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and teaching staff.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Library Management Systems (e.g., Oliver, Accessit) and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Extras:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Library and Information Studies.

• Experience with VCE-level research requirements.

• Knowledge of contemporary children's and young adult literature.

Why Join the Team?

• Supportive Community: Work in a school that values the library as a central pillar of learning.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Impact: Help shape the reading habits and research skills of over 800 students.

How to Apply:

For expressions of interest please feel free to call/SMS Cassie on 0459 699 736. Or send me an email at cassie.devlin@randstad.com.au

Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Randstad Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people/ We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All Applicants are required to provide a valid state based Working with Children’s Check which is thoroughly screened. In some circumstances, a Federal Police Check and an International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you. Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicant’s interactions with children using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.