Library Assistant
The Rockhampton Grammar School
53-89 Agnes Street, The Range, Queensland, Australia
$33 - $34
This position is a part-time, term-time, permanent position working 24 hours per week, over 3 days (Monday - Wednesday).
The Library Assistant will contribute to the provision of quality educational service by supporting the Librarian in ensuring efficient and effective library operation.
The Library Assistant is responsible for the proactive supervision and guidance of student activity in library areas, cataloguing and preservation of the library and materials and working as part of a team under the supervision of the Librarian.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.
As part of our team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Library
CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, Term-time, Permanent
REPORTS TO: Teacher Librarian
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be proactive in the supervision and guidance of students in library areas and assist students with independent study and research. Maintain, sort, issue and receive library items such as books, magazines, DVD’s and associated records.
You will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Supervise students in the library environment (Prep – Year 12);
- Work directly with students in the library to provide assistance in facilitating independent learning;
- Give students your full attention whilst you are on supervision duty:
- Undertake administrative and operational tasks associated with the library;
- Be responsible for the storage and maintenance of resources and consumables;
- Assist with the management and stocktaking/inventory of equipment and resources;
- Circulation (books and equipment);
- Sort resources;
- Return books etc. to shelves/storage;
- Create and maintain records, including cataloguing;
- Issue notices to borrowers and chase up overdue books;
- Inspect items for damage and make minor repairs where required;
- Assist students and staff with information enquiries;
- Assist with School functions;
- Undertake duties as directed by Teacher Librarian or their delegate.
N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Attributes:
It is expected that the Library Assistant will possess the following attributes:
- Enthusiastic, flexible with a pro-active attitude;
- Ability to work collaboratively;
- Ability to take responsibility when working alone;
- Ability to be focused and vigilant;
- Ability to apply rules in a fair and consistent manner;
- Have a positive, friendly and pleasant disposition;
- Have the ability to be firm/authoritative;
- Be reliable and punctual;
- Enjoy working with children and young people;
- Have experience in working in an educational setting (especially with senior students);
- Be sympathetic to student needs.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Excellent technology skills relevant to the role;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES
As per the Conditions of Employment section –
- Working with Children Check;
- Police Check;
- Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate;
- Teacher Aide Certificate (requirement)
- Library qualification (requirement)
N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.
Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
- Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
- Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
- Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
- Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)
Please submit the following compulsory items:
- Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience and why you are the best candidate for the role.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
- RGS Application for Employment Form.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Wednesday 20th November 2024
Enquiries should be directed to Jan Kennedy (Librarian) on 07 4936 0618.
*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements
Supporting Documents
The Rockhampton Grammar School
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Join us to Start Something Special at one of the foremost and largest co-educational day and boarding schools in Regional Queensland.
Our Employee Value Proposition
RGS employs over 450 staff in teaching, administration, early learning, boarding, ICT, building and grounds, kitchen and cleaning roles. All staff play a valuable part and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our students.
Our dedicated staff are highly valued and respected and are encouraged to grow in character and scholarship, just like our students, in a collegial and supportive work environment.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. It is a condition of employment that all teaching staff hold and provide evidence of current Queensland Teacher Registration, and non-teaching staff a Working With Children Check (Blue Card) positive notice prior to commencement.
The Rockhampton Grammar School are proud to offer a competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff.
Teaching Staff: Competitive salary of up to $147,048.00 p.a. plus super and benefits.
(Note: this pay-scale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience in accordance with the RGS EBA).
Non-Teaching Staff: Competitive salary in accordance with the RGS EBA.
Staff Benefits:
* Competitive salary structure with annual salary increases;
* Employer Superannuation Contribution of 12.75%;
* Relocation assistance, by negotiation;
* Access to salary packaging options with REMSERV and Paywise to maximise benefits and salaries;
* Corporate uniform subsidies;
* Generous staff discounts on Early Learning Centre, and Prep to Year 12 tuition fees;
* Access to extensive career and professional development opportunities;
* Access to a free Employee Assistance Program;
* Access to corporate private health discounts with either Medibank or Westfund Health Insurance;
* Access to our Co-Curricular Reward and Recognition Scheme;
* Staff meals (morning tea and lunch) provided;
* An inspiring campus with excellent resources and facilities;
* Annual first aid training;
* A collegial and supportive work environment;
* Wellbeing services such as staff yoga and staff gym sessions;
* Access to free annual flu vaccinations (voluntary);
* Access to 14 weeks paid parental leave (for full time staff, as per Enterprise Agreement);
* Access to Long Service Leave after seven years of continuous service;
* Provision of tablet PC and access to modern facilities;
* Access to The Rockhampton Grammar School Leadership Institute;
* Access to undertake a Master’s Degree under our partnership with CQU.
