This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
Newman Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Officer to join their team.
Newman SHS is the Iron Heart of Education in the mining town of Newman in the Pilbara. Our vision and moral purpose are to educate and inspire students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners. The Newman Way values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility underpin the way in which we work with students, families, and the community. The school motto 'Iron Heart' represents the strength of character, resilience, and perseverance we aim to develop. We acknowledge and respect the Nyiyaparli traditional owners of the land on which we learn, and the Martu custodians.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.newmanshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally have a passion for reading and to be able to refer students to a wide variety of material. The Library Officer will be responsible for developing and supporting the library's day-to-day operations, as well as providing reference, information, and related services to teaching staff and students. In this role the Library Officer is responsible for communication of good news stories to the wider community through the use of social media and regular updates to the school’s website.
The ideal applicant will ideally possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery, meet deadlines and have excellent interpersonal skills to work in collaboration with teachers, students, school support staff, our school community. In this capacity the Library Officer would also ideally have the skill to work independently without supervision or direction in this role with an excellent focus on teamwork.
Ideally, you will have the ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing with experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
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 Jo McGowan, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9175 8100 or emailing jo.mcgowan@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS927261
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, 22 November 2024
