This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Located in Hammond Park, Jilbup Primary School (PS) opened in 2024 and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our new and modern school includes an administration block, early childhood teaching block, general learning areas, an inclusive education room, and specialist rooms for art and science. Students and staff also enjoy access to a well-equipped library, covered assembly area, music room, oval, and hard courts.
The ethos of our school is summed up by ‘Love Learning’, we want every student to love coming to school, every teacher to love their students and our community to love our school.
Jilbup PS is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Library Officer to join our team and support the daily operation of our school library.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.jilbupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Library Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school library, including the provision of reference information and the maintenance of library services and environments that support student learning outcomes.
The Library Officer will administer library systems to ensure records are accurate and up to date, and that library resources are processed, maintained, and readily accessible to both students and staff.
Library Officers will ideally have outstanding customer service skills and be committed to providing high-quality support to our school community, leadership team, and staff. You will work in partnership with teachers and school staff to create a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive library environment for students and families.
A love of books, along with a sound understanding of library systems, processes, and stocktaking procedures, will be highly desirable.
The Library Officer will also assist students, parents, and staff in selecting age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned resources. In addition, you will support stocktaking processes, monitor the library budget, and contribute to recommendations for the purchase of new and engaging library resources.
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 Shiralee Harvey, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6174 1450 or emailing Shiralee.Harvey@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Shiralee Harvey on 0435 854 449.
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 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) 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/SS1006369
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, 17 April 2026
