This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
At Dowerin District High School (DHS) all students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in every aspect of their education.
Enthusiastic and capable staff members at Dowerin DHS make admirable use of excellent resources and strong community links to deliver an engaging and varied curriculum. Dowerin DHS's vision is to inspire students to be socially responsible and resilient community members who strive to be the best that they can be. This vision must be modelled by our staff. Dowerin is a welcoming community with a range of services and recreational activities which make it a great place to live and work.
Becoming an Independent Public School in 2013 provided increased autonomy - creating greater flexibility to tailor physical, financial and human resources for the benefit of our students. We are proud our first Independent Review in 2015 indicated we were performing extremely well.
Our school priorities of Success for All Students (academic as well as social and emotional) and Excellence in Teaching and Leadership are supported by whole school planning for improvement and curriculum delivery. Our good practice is recognised by our appointment as a Regional Teacher Development School for Mathematics and Science.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dowerindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Dowerin DHS is seeking an outstanding and capable candidate to join our friendly team as the Library Officer
As the successful applicant you will ensure the library and the resources housed within are kept in an orderly and accessible manner using the Functional Solutions library system. Systems and processes you put in place will be efficient and easily followed. You will promote the use of library resources with students and staff and will manage the library cost centre in a way that reflects the school priorities and needs of students and teachers.
As the Library Officer you will have excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will be required to promote and manage the annual Scholastic Book Fair, organise resource packages for teachers, and support students and classes to borrow books. You will also be charged with the responsibility of liaising with staff prior to making book purchases and, where appropriate, linking these to Literacy Pro. Literacy Pro is a reading comprehension program which you will be required to manage.
The successful applicant will have the ability to create a welcoming and engaging environment for students. They will help create a love of books and reading by fostering meaningful connections with all children who access the library.
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 Emma Wright, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9631 4400 or emailing Emma.Wright@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following 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: IPS/SS915835
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 Friday, 13 September 2024
