This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Clarkson Community High School (CHS) provides high-quality education to over 400 students in Year 7 to Year 12. We have high-quality teaching and a curriculum that engage and extend students. We have approximately 50 staff who are dedicated in helping students achieve their best and make the most of their education. Our school has received awards for being a Top Public School, a Prime Minister's award for vocational programs, Vocational Excellence awards and West Scheme Vocational and Training awards.
Clarkson CHS has a high level of technology integrated across all areas of the school, including Apple MacBook computers for students throughout the school, an industry-standard commercial training kitchen and industry training programs within faculties. TradesNorth training institution is co-located on the school site, providing outstanding facilities and trades training.
Find out more about our school by visiting clarksonchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will play a vital role in ensuring that the library is running smoothly and providing excellent reference, information, and associated services to students, staff, and parents. You will have the opportunity to supervise the day-to-day operations of the library, and maintain and processing library resources, making them easily accessible to all. You would conduct library skills training, helping students and staff to make the most of the resources available to them. Additionally, the Library Officer assists with selecting program and age-appropriate materials, ensuring that the library has the resources needed to support the curriculum and the needs of the students and staff.
In addition to these responsibilities, you would also be responsible for preparing and monitoring the library budget, making recommendations for new resources, and coordinating library visits. You may be required to supervise small groups of students outside lesson time in activities relating to the library.
The ability to assist in the accessioning and management of the school Information Technology (IT) resources would be an asset. Ideally, you will be able to maintain the school’s online presence, including the creation and updating of the school website and other online programs.
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 Clare Newman, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6206 5000 or emailing clare.newman@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
- Up to 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/SS930822
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, 14 November 2024
