This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Bob Hawke College has emerged as a central hub of the Subi East Redevelopment precinct with its innovative design and shared facilities. Bob Hawke College delivers academic excellence in a learning environment that sets high standards in quality care for students. We aim to create experiences where students learn both about the world around them, and of themselves. We seek to develop local, national, and international partnerships, creating meaningful relationships to improve learning opportunities for our students. We are part of the fabric of Subiaco, with a commitment to excellence and equity.
The College is part of the exciting transformation of the area around Subiaco Oval which will become a new education, leisure, and residential destination close to Perth's Central Business District.
Student achievement and endeavour is at the heart of Bob Hawke College. We encourage our students to challenge themselves across areas of learning, to extend themselves to achieve their personal best and excel in areas of interest.
Find out more about our school by visiting bobhawkecollege or Schools Online
The Role
Bob Hawke College is seeking to appoint a creative, organised and friendly Library Officer to join our team.
As the successful applicant, you should be highly motivated, energetic and possess the qualities needed to promote an inclusive, safe and engaging learning space, where students can culture and nurture a love of reading. Additionally, you should play a key role in supporting students with their research needs, helping them navigate and select reliable, academic resources to assist with classroom requirements. You will ideally possess excellent customer service principles and practices, high level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
In the role of Library Officer, you administer library systems, ensure library records are up to date as well as whole school resources lists are maintained and processed efficiently so they are accessible and available. Assisting students, staff and parents to select program and age-appropriate materials, and responsibility for preparing and monitoring the library budget is also part of this role.
All staff at Bob Hawke College have the following attributes: They display care; are curious about learning and about learners; are invested in the College and the community; have a sense of humour; and are reflective of themselves and their practice.
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 Nicole Cooper, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning 0419 041 449 or emailing Nicole.Cooper@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 two (2) 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/SS858333
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, 21 November 2024
