This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025
Malvern Springs Primary School (PS), is an Independent Public-School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are proud of our school and its multicultural community where we foster positive relationships with parents and local community groups.
Everyone at Malvern Springs PS works to ensure all children are happy, have fun, feel safe and achieve success at school. We strive for the highest standards in all aspects of school life so that children thrive. We feel that children learn best when explicit teaching practices are used for basic skills, and we utilize this approach in our school, especially in English and Mathematics.
Teachers are hard-working, flexible, capable, and focused on the care of each child, making sure their individual needs are catered for.
Find out more about our school by visiting malvernspringsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who has a genuine love of books and the ability to inspire students to develop a lifelong passion for reading. The successful applicant will ideally foster a welcoming and inclusive library environment and work closely with staff to promote a reading culture throughout the school. A sound understanding of library systems, processes, and stocktake procedures in a primary school setting will be highly regarded.
This role involves managing and maintaining the school library, including the administration of library systems, keeping records up to date, and ensuring all resources are processed and accessible to students and staff. Assist in maintaining Information Technology systems and equipment through the school. Provide training, advice and support to staff and students on desktop and software applications.
Maintain accurate records of Information Technology equipment.
We value personal qualities such as collaboration, flexibility, and a solutions-focused mindset. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, a willingness to grow professionally, and the ability to adapt to change as the school continues to evolve. There may also be opportunities to assist with school public relations and marketing initiatives.
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 Cheryl Toland, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6296 8240 or cheryl.toland@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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise to staff at all levels and apply customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated sound analytical skills and the ability to resolve basic information and communication technology problems.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of information management systems and application software packages including databases, spread sheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge, skills and experience in library procedures using automated library systems and the use of multimedia and audio-visual equipment.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills and the ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
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/SS971799
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, 27 June 2025
