This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

At Leeming Senior High School (SHS) we have been welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and caring environment during the High School years.Our motto of Harmony and Excellence guides all members of our School Community to rise to their potential and care for each other.

Leeming SHS has a school community small enough to be able to care about each individual student and large enough to cater for a very broad range of academic and non-academic needs. Nestled between an abundance of bushland, we enjoy a peaceful environment in which to learn and grow.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.leeming.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Duties include supervising the daily operations of the Library and providing reference, information and associated services to students and teaching staff; administering library management systems; maintaining and processing library resources; conducting library skills training and displaying the use of library equipment and technologies; coordinate rosters for library visits; assists students, parents and staff in selecting program- and age-appropriate library resources and designs, and creates library displays that support and complement school programs. 

The successful applicant will also be required to supervise small groups of students outside of lesson times or during class learning activities associated with the Library, while ideally fostering a welcoming, organised and supportive learning environment, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to library responsibilities the position may provide general administration support to the front office.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melinda Hansen, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9237 6800 or emailing melinda.hansen@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1062767

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 17 September 2026