Library Assistant Part-Time 2025 (0.6FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 2 May 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and suitably qualified individual to support and work with our students in the Library, on a permanent, part-time basis.
<p>Join a school with spirit! Loreto Kirribilli is a vibrant independent Catholic school for girls K-12. Continuing a 400-year-old, world-wide tradition, our mission is to empower students to become strong and confident women of the future. One of our greatest strengths is our team of dedicated and hard-working teachers and professional staff, whose aim is to provide an excellent education and nurturing environment for our students.</p><p>Loreto Kirribilli is a Catholic K-12 Independent Girls’ School of approximately 1100 students with a strong academic tradition and commitment to pastoral care. </p><p>We are seeking to appoint an experienced Library Assistant to work in our Senior School Library on a permanent, part-time basis. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required with prior experience within an educational setting being advantageous.</p><p>The role is primarily Library based (during term-time) and works from 10:00am to 6:00pm, three days per week (being Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).</p><p><strong>Library Assistant</strong></p><ul><li>Professional and Operational Staff (PAOS) role</li><li>Prior experience as a Library Assistant (School experience desirable)</li><li>Knowledgeable with Library Management Systems (eg, Oliver)</li><li>Experience with cataloguing and online cataloguing tools</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively, be proactive and show initiative.</li><li>Excellent organisational and communication skills.</li><li>High level attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced MSOffice skills and confidence in learning new platforms.</li></ul><p><strong>Permanent, Part-Time Appointment</strong></p><p>For further information and a role description please visit the Loreto Kirribilli website:<a href="https://www.loreto.nsw.edu.au/connect/join-us/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.loreto.nsw.edu.au/connect/join-us/employment/</a>.</p><p><strong>Why join Loreto Kirribilli?</strong></p><p>Loreto Kirribilli is that happy combination of a school where high standards and outstanding achievement are married with a caring, nurturing environment where staff and students alike feel valued.</p><p>Our school is part of an international network of schools and other social justice organisations founded by a woman of vision, Mary Ward, more than 400 years ago.</p><p>Working at Loreto Kirribilli you will discover a culture of respect and collegiality, led by a Principal who is a deeply passionate about the education of girls.</p><p>As the highest-performing Catholic girls’ school in New South Wales, Loreto Kirribilli is consistently ranked in the top-performing schools in the State, despite being non selective. This is in large part due to our outstanding and dedicated teachers, who daily inspire the girls with a passion for learning.</p><p>By joining our team, you will quickly discover why teachers come to work here: the welcoming and supportive environment, the beautiful harbourside campus, and above all, the indomitable Loreto Kirribilli ‘school spirit’.</p><p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p><p>Please submit your application via the website addressed to: <br />Dr Nicole Archard,<br />Principal, <br />Loreto Kirribilli<br />85 Carabella Street, Kirribilli, 2061.</p><p>Please include with your application:</p><ul><li>Cover letter</li><li>Full resume</li><li>Names and telephone numbers of three referees</li></ul><p><i>Please note that applications will be considered as they are received.</i><br /><i><strong>Employment Conditions: </strong>This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Clearance. A police clearance will be conducted for the preferred applicant prior to offer.</i></p>