This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing ASAP
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
The Role
The Librarian provides a resource information service for schools and all client groups. They supervise the resource centre operations and the provision of reference information and associated services to all client groups.
If successful, you will provide online support services, including booking systems, electronic library and digital media resources. It will be your responsibility to manage the integrity of the resource centre system to ensure records are current and resources are maintained and processed so they are accessible and available.
Professional Benefits
- We are located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements, such as remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options, are genuinely considered in response to operational demands, promoting a healthy work-life balance
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Steven Andree, Manager Primary EC & Support on (08) 6206 2064 or emailing steven.andree@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- possess a relevant tertiary qualification and be eligible for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 two (2) 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 understanding of the use of curriculum resources in the teaching and learning process and ability to identify, select and evaluate resources to support different learning styles.
- Demonstrated experience in developing student literacy and other student-centred educational programs in an educational or community library environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, and management skills and the ability to contribute to the professional development of others.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and provide a customer-focused service
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in library management systems and other computer applications.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
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: DOE924329
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
