We are seeking to establish a pool of Library Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Do you want to work alongside others in a brand-new school, that will deliver an exceptional primary school experience to the Piara Waters community?

Piara Waters West (Planning Name) will be the school of choice for the Piara Waters community. A dedicated focus on the health and wellbeing of all stakeholders will be the foundation to creating caring, accomplished and future focussed individuals. We are dedicated to our responsibility of being a culturally responsive school to celebrate all of our students and the backgrounds and cultures from which they connect to.

Each individual student at our school will belong, receive a high level of personalised care and have purpose to develop into successful individuals. Our students will be encouraged to harness their personal strengths and agency to face challenges and grow into resilient adults.

Our dedicated staff will be instrumental in working as a collective to determine the positive culture and vision for the school’s future. This will be essential to determine the optimum environment for all of our students to learn, grow and succeed in.

The collaborative vision between TAG Architects and McCorkhill construction was to create an innovative and inclusive educational establishment that reflects the Western Australian natural environment, and to design a school that promotes student and staff engagement in a variety of conducive learning spaces. Piara Waters West (planning name) will be a bespoke, state of the art, educational facility with classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, along with an Endorsed Education Support Program (EESP), specialist learning spaces, collaborative planning and meeting spaces, library and undercover area.

Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters West Primary School-planning name | Facebook or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Library Officer, you would play an important role in establishing and maintaining a welcoming, vibrant and engaging library environment that supports the learning and wellbeing of our students. You would be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library, including providing reference, information and associated services to students, staff and families.

You would administer library systems, ensuring records are accurate and up to date, and maintain, process and organise library resources so they are accessible and available to students and staff. You should support students and staff to locate and select appropriate resources, assist with library skills and the use of library equipment, coordinate library visits and contribute to the ongoing development of the library collection. Experience with library systems, resource management and stocktakes would be highly desirable.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, you would contribute to creating a positive and engaging library environment that encourages students to develop a love of reading, learning and information. You may also supervise small groups of students in library-related activities and provide support to library staff and volunteers.

In addition to your library responsibilities, the role will provide general administration and School Officer support to the school. This will include preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other school materials; maintaining school databases, records and management systems; assisting with student enrolment processes and documentation; and supporting the administration of school resources and facilities.

The role will also include front office and reception responsibilities, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, parents, staff, visitors and the wider school community. This will include greeting visitors, answering telephone enquiries, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and providing friendly, efficient and professional customer service. You should contribute to ensuring the school office is welcoming, organised and responsive to the needs of our school community.

Library Officers would also provide administrative support with financial, asset and resource management, including assisting with financial processes such as account and GST coding, reconciliations and invoice processing, maintaining asset and resource records, assisting with stocktakes and supporting the ordering of library and office consumables.

The suitable applicants will ideally be an organised, approachable and adaptable team member who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You should bring strong customer service and communication skills, a commitment to supporting students and staff, and the ability to manage a range of competing priorities across both the library and school 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 Therese Turner, Manager Corporate Services on 0484 864 469 or emailing therese.turner@education.wa.edu.au.

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 maximum of four (4) pages 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, spread sheets 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: SS/SS1061899

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026