We are seeking to establish a pool of Library Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) offers a wide range of year 11 and year 12 courses. We have students of various ages from 16 and up who are working towards graduation or pursuing their interests, including tertiary aspirants and mature-aged students.
Most students are aged between 16 to 25 years old. The school also has an extensive Intensive English Centre (IEC) for students within this age range.
Cyril Jackson SC offers an alternative to students who wish to study senior school courses in a mature learning environment with an ethos of strong support. We pride ourselves on our ability to accommodate differences through flexibility and commitment to innovation.
Students who attend Cyril Jackson SC come from all over the metropolitan area.
We consider ourselves to be a multi-cultural, multi-age, multi-opportunity campus with an intention that “CJ Changes Lives”.
Find out more about our school by visiting cyriljackson.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking friendly and flexible Library Officers who can build positive relationships with our diverse range of students and parents/carers, colleagues and the wider community and be a capable and supportive team member.
As the Library Officer you would support the day-to-day operations of the library and provision of reference, information, and associated services to teaching staff and students. Other responsibilities of the Library Officer include assisting students and staff with the selection of appropriate reading resources and supervising small groups of students in class learning activities relating to the library.
Suitable applicants should provide general clerical and library support, including preparing correspondence and booking equipment and facilities. They should maintain the resources and environment of the school library to support the learning outcomes of students. They would also operate library systems which ensure library records are up-to-date and library resources are maintained and accessible.
The Library Officer should handle enquiries and guide students and staff in using library equipment and locating library resources and information. Knowledge of how to run and manage a budget, including the purchasing of relevant stock and required licenses is highly regarded. Capacity to assist and resolve school Information Technology (IT) projects and issues would also be highly regarded. Knowledge of Infiniti software is highly desirable.
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 Alicia Blunt, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9413 4700 or alicia.blunt@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 a maximum of three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A of a maximum of two (2) pages 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/SS1014429
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 December 2025.
