Job Description Location: Western Region | Melton Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: 1441865 Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience in a school library setting and aptitude for working with secondary school students.
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high-level oral and written communication skills.
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role The Library Assistant will perform a number of duties in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy under the direction of the Librarian.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective administrative and organisational skills.
A commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Capacity to work both autonomously and cooperatively in a team and with a range of people including teachers, learning diversity staff, students and parents.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of library systems and other digital information systems.
Interact with students in an informal, friendly and caring manner.
Responsibilities Catalogue (with the aid of SCIS) and maintain Library Management System - Infiniti and e Books.
Processing of library books and any other materials including covering & repairs.
Audiovisual duties - maintain KDC Clickview Library Editor and assist staff and students with use of equipment e.g.
AV equipment, digital cameras, photocopier, computers, LCD projectors.
Preparation of reports e.g.
Overdue and stock take reports.
Circulation desk duties and supervision of the library throughout the day, particularly during recess, lunchtime and afterschool.
Assist with collection maintenance, including the processing of returned materials, shelving and collection maintenance activities.
Assisting students and staff with Research Enquiries and Library Procedures.
Provide Scholastic Book Club to the whole school community.
Preparing various class sets as requested.
Maintaining cleanliness of the library including re-shelving books, resetting of furniture, general tidying and fish tank cleaning.
Assist Librarian in ensuring that an effective library service is maintained.
Performing other duties appropriate to the classification to assist in the effective delivery of services.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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.
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Location Profile Keilor Downs College is a large single campus secondary school of approximately 1250 students, situated on the north-western edge of suburban Melbourne.
Students and staff reflect the many different cultural backgrounds present within the local community.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Keilor Downs College actively promotes 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 the Child Safe Standards.
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