This is a 6-week fixed term, full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2026 (Week 9) to Term 2, 2026 (Week 5) with possible extension and/or permanency
Kalamunda Senior High School has a proud reputation spanning over 65 years, offering outstanding programs in Gifted and Talented Visual Arts, academic achievement, languages, Outdoor Education, Music, and Performing Arts. Our supportive environment includes a strong Student Services team and a dedicated Learning Centre to support literacy, numeracy, and students with additional learning needs.
Guided by our values of Community, Respect, Resilience, Pride, and a Love of Learning, we are committed to developing lifelong learners who realise their full potential. Our engaging, collaborative, and reflective teaching and learning approach ensures students thrive while staff are supported to deliver their best every day.
Find out more about our school by visiting Kalamunda SHS or Schools Online.
The Role
Kalamunda SHS is seeking to appoint a motivated and knowledgeable Library Officer to support the effective operation of the school library and enhance student learning.
Our library seeks to offer a contemporary and inclusive environment and service that promotes engagement of students in reading and in the life of the school. The Library Officer would manage the daily operations of the school library, ensuring it remains an organised, welcoming and engaging space.
A key part of this role should be to promote reading and engagement with literature across the school community, helping to foster a lifelong love of learning among students.
The successful applicant should contribute to the development of a contemporary library service by creating and maintaining high-quality resources and ensuring library systems and databases are used efficiently to support smooth operations. This may include providing guidance, training and support to colleagues and members of the wider school community as required. The role ideally involves supervision of groups of students outside lesson times or in class learning activities relating to the library.
The successful applicant should display strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, and competence in using a range of computer software applications. Whilst not essential experience with the Destiny Library Management System will also be advantageous.
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 Natalie Robertson, Manager Corporate Services, on 9293 6400 or emailing natalie.robertson@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) 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/SS1032451
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 Thursday, 19 March 2026
