This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Madeley Primary School (PS) vision is to provide families with a school that nurtures and promotes lifelong learners within a positive school community where respect is valued and independence and excellence is expected.
Our school is relatively new, opened in January 2009 and is a school community where children are motivated to achieve their very best. As part of a cluster consisting of nearby Ashdale Secondary College, Ashdale Primary School, Carnaby Rise Primary School, Landsdale Gardens Primary School and Landsdale Primary School, we are well placed to provide children with world class education. As a cluster, we have a common purpose, a joint vision for the improvement, attainment, achievement and progression of young people. Our collaborative partnership means we have been able to develop a shared identity assisted by geographical proximity and a strong sense of being an inclusive community.
Find out more about our school by visiting madeleyprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Madeley PS is seeking a dedicated, creative and enthusiastic Library Officer to join their team.
As the successful applicant you will ideally be highly motivated, energetic and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school including in the application of customer service principles and practices. The successful applicant should have the ability to instil the love of reading in children. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and display the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
Madeley PS sees the library as the centre of the school and the hub for our students, staff and community members. The successful applicant should supervise the day-today operation of the library and provision of reference, information and associated services to staff and students. They should 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. They should assist students, staff and parents to select program and age-appropriate materials.
The successful applicant should be responsible for preparing and monitoring the library budget and make recommendations for new library resources. Experience in using Oliver, version 5 would be desirable along-with the ability to provide administrative support, 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 Rebecca Webb, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9306 6900 or Rebecca.Webb@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 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 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/SS933415
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
