Corporate Information Services are seeking to establish a pool of Librarians - School Library Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the objectives and outcomes of clients by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes.
The Corporate Information Services Branch works to improve information quality, accessibility, reliability and security to support departmental business and is responsible for the provision of records management, Freedom of Information (FOI) and Library services.
The Role
If successful, you will under direction of the Library Manager coordinate the School Library Support project:
- Coordinate the planning, development and roll out of communication with schools.
- Maintain oversight of project plans, actions and reporting.
- Identify, select and evaluate resources to support school library management.
The Librarian - School library Support contributes to the strategic planning processes for Department school libraries. They provide high level advice on school library management including issues related to information technology.
Within this role suitable applicants will develop and maintain documents to guide and support school library operations and library staff. They will be required to undertake research on library trends and best practice in library management as defined by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the International Federation of School Library Associations (IFLA).
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- 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)
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Angwin, Library Manager on (08) 9264 4048 or by emailing nicole.angwin@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
- hold or obtain a current Class C Western Australian Driver’s Licence
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 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:
1. Demonstrated experience and highly developed skills working with library management systems and other related computer applications.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Kindergarten – Year 12 school library environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to innovate to find creative solutions to complex problems.
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: DOE 933628
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 February 2025.
