This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026.
Eddystone Primary School (PS) is located in the suburb of Heathridge, approximately 27km north of the Perth City. Our motto is 'ACHIEVING TOGETHER' every child challenged to reach their full potential as a life-long learner. We cater for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, and our staff focus on individual students, enabling us to maintain a small school feel amid a growing area.
The Eddystone PS multicultural learning community works collaboratively to ensure a strong culture of learning. Parents are valuable partners, as is evidenced by their voluntary support in learning and sporting programs, involvement in decision making processes and fundraising and continuing interest in their children's development. We also enjoy wider community support from local businesses and organisations.
Find out more about our school by visiting eddystoneps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking friendly and flexible Library Officer 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. We are seeking a ‘book enthusiast’ who can inspire and motivate a love of reading throughout our school.
As the Library Officer you will 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 may include assisting students and staff with the selection of appropriate reading resources and celebrating special calendar events throughout the school and library through literature.
Suitable applicants ideally should be confident with clerical and library support, including preparing correspondence and timetabling library times with the classroom teachers. The successful applicant should maintain the resources and environment of the school library to support the learning outcomes of students. You should be able to confidently operate library systems to 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.
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 Chantelle Cochrane, Principal, on (08) 9406 5100 or by emailing Chantelle.Cochrane@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 up to four (4) 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/SS1025066
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 Monday, 23 February 2026.
