Library Assistant

Description:

At St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset we believe our students will best experience success through high-quality education and contemporary learning and teaching. As a school, we encourage excellence in every curriculum area so that all children have the opportunity to reach their full individual potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our school is well-equipped with modern facilities and innovative technology to maximise learning opportunities for students. All students have access to Laptops and Ipads. Classrooms are equipped with Smart TV’s. the Library has Laptops available for all students at all times. We have a large school hall, beautiful school grounds, outdoor amphitheatre, designated play and environmental areas, play equipment and collaborative learning spaces.

The School Officer/Library Assistant:

• As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources
• As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect, and is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement, and the Codes of Conduct.

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team
• A flexible approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions
• Admin/Office experience (desirable)
• ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training