Library Technician

Role Description/Criteria

Applications are now open for the position of Library Technician.

We are seeking suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team. This position is Cross Campus - St. Pauls in Altona North and Notre Dame Campus in Point Cook.

This is a full-time (Category will be confirmed with the candidate at the time of interview) position based on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will be entitled to several weeks of leave throughout the year (depending upon the Catergory) and reports directly to Library Leader. The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.15pm.

The position Description is available on our website.

All applications must include the following:

• Completed application form
• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter of introduction outlining your suitability to join our community (no longer than two pages)
• Contact details of two referees

Emmanuel College is an integral part of the faith community of Laverton. Emmanuel College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at Emmanuel College.

About our school:

Emmanuel College is vastly increasing in student numbers. We are a two campus College, our St Paul’s single sex boys Campus located in Altona North and our co-educational campus located in Point Cook.

Operating within a Catholic ethos based on Gospel values, Emmanuel College believes that all students can learn when given a safe and caring environment, as expressed through its Marianist tradition.

This Marianist culture seeks to produce students capable of having a positive impact on the world and never loses sight of catering for whole student development, for which its teaching community is collectively responsible. All staff are part of a collaborative culture, whereby individual and collective responsibility is taken for the growth of the whole student.

Demonstrating a commitment to continual improvement by modelling the behaviour of lifelong learners, Emmanuel staff provide contemporary learning and teaching that is student-centred, and evidence based. School staff will prepare students for a global and rapidly changing world by inspiring a desire to learn and improving their capacity to think critically, while developing and employing twenty-first-century skills, all of which are important dimensions of this school climate.

Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. The emphasis of this planning is on Faith-Based Inquiry. They must also have excellent classroom management skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

Salary: Based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). These are Fixed Term Full Time positions.

Position Description: Please refer below for the position description.

Skills/Experience required:

• The Library Technician performs library specific tasks in support of the Librarian and/or Library Leader.
• Assist, under the direction of the Librarian and/or Library leader, with the day-to-day operation of the library and circulation desk duties which include issuing and receiving library resources
• Process all print and non-print material
• Maintain, process and catalogue periodicals, route to relevant departments and maintain periodical displays
• Proficiency in ICTs to produce library documentation, flyers and multimedia resources as requested by the Librarian and/or Library Leader.
• Collection maintenance, shelving, repairing material, withdrawing damaged and lost material.
• Maintain the Library’s audio-visual equipment which is circulated through AccessIt.
• Supervise students in the library
• Assist with readers advising to foster a love of reading and literature
• Produce library displays to promote reading and literature events as directed by the Librarian and/or Library Leader
• Assisting students/staff with reference and research enquiries, and where possible promote the benefits and features of Emmanuel College’s online databases, Library website and Research guides
• Assist the Librarian and/or Library Leader with library lessons and library competitions

Special Requirements:

• Emmanuel College promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• The successful applicant will hold a valid employee Working with Children check and National Police Check.

Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Thursday 21 August.

Interviews and offers may be conducted before the closing date.

MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful applicant will hold a valid employee Working with Children check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Emmanuel College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students

Application Procedures

https://form.myrecruitmentplus.com/applicationform?jobAdId=9579123

Principal: Dr Janine Biggin

Enquiries: principal@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 21/08/2025

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time