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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027 Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Honesty, kindness, fairness and safety are the core attributes we encourage in our students, and our staff, parents and community members are important role models for their development. We are a proud Independent Public School with more than a century of experience in education with many families having multi-generational links to the school. With around 400 Kindergarten to Year 6 students, our school has grown from servicing a small rural community to welcoming students from growing urban communities
Find out more about our school by visiting Upper Swan Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
As the Library Officer you would ideally 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 supervising small groups of students in class learning activities relating to the library.
Suitable applicants provide general clerical and library support, including preparing correspondence and booking equipment and facilities and 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, budgeting are up-to-date and library resources are maintained and accessible.
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 Terri-Anne Marriott, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9297 7050 or terri-anne.marriott@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Terri-Anne Marriott on 0400 096 532.
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 two (2) 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/SS1036705
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 April 2026
