Careers at CSPD

We are seeking a Permanent, Part-time Library Assistant to work collaboratively, Monday to Friday, with other school staff to provide support and assistance to teachers, students and school leadership in the successful delivery of school learning and pastoral outcomes.

The School 

St Columba’s strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education.  Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba’s is fully equipped with the tools of today, whilst offering staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.

The Library Assistant is accountable for:

• Supervising students in non-teaching periods (including on excursions)

• Supervising groups of students other than in a classroom situation, including taking responsibility for the library if no teacher librarian is present or playground supervision if an agreement has been reached

• Working in collaboration with a Teacher or group of Teachers in the implementation of learning and teaching strategies for an individual student, groups of students or class

• Receiving, issuing, distributing, stock-taking and safeguarding of teaching resources, goods, supplies, stores, materials and equipment

• Providing technical assistance in the operation of the College Library

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Library Assistant experience (preferably in a secondary educational institution)

• Tertiary qualification in the relevant area of study

• Appropriate demonstrated experience

• Current Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal introducing yourself and addressing the position criteria

• Your Resume outlining education and experience.

• The contact details of at least two referees

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.