Library Technician
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 20 October 2025
Kolbe Catholic College is a dynamic and expanding learning community, guided by our vision, "Everyone Grows." We invite applications for a dedicat
<p>Kolbe Catholic College is a dynamic and expanding learning community, guided by our vision, "Everyone Grows." We invite applications for a dedicated and enthusiastic <strong>Library Technician</strong> to join our St Catherine Campus.</p>
<p>This role plays a key part in developing and managing a diverse resource collection and supporting students and staff to engage with information, technology, and literature in ways that enrich learning and reflect the College’s mission, vision, and values.</p>
<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>
<p>The Library Technician will:</p>
<ul>
<li>In collaboration with the Library Services Leader, select and manage collection resources (fiction, non-fiction, digital, electronic, and subscriptions).</li>
<li>Liaise with learning areas to ensure access to quality curriculum resources.</li>
<li>Oversee circulation and cataloguing processes including loans, reservations, overdues, reporting, and stocktaking.</li>
<li>Assist with the management of library software, online subscriptions, and digital platforms.</li>
<li>Encourage student participation in reading and library activities, including clubs, events, and homework support.</li>
<li>Provide support and assistance to staff and students with information requests, electronic resources, and library technologies.</li>
<li>Manage budgets, invoices, and liaise with the Finance Office as required.</li>
<li>Supervise or lead student activities before/after school and during breaks.</li>
<li>Contribute to the promotion of a safe, welcoming, and student-centred library environment.</li>
<li>Carry out other duties as directed in line with operational needs and the employee’s skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>This is a<strong> </strong>part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing position primarily based at St Catherine Campus, with potential duties at other campuses as required.</p>
<p><strong>Skills and experience</strong></p>
<p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant qualifications and/or experience in library support roles, ideally in education.</li>
<li>Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.</li>
<li>Strong ICT, organisational, planning, and documentation skills.</li>
<li>High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</li>
<li>Flexibility, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality and Catholic values.</li>
<li>Optimism, generosity of spirit, and enthusiasm for student learning and school community engagement.<br><br>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>
<p>You will need a cover letter and resume to upload with your application.</p>
<p><strong>Applications close: </strong>Monday, 20 October 2025, 4:00pm.</p>
<p>For more information about Kolbe Catholic College, please visit our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au/">www.kolbecc.catholic.edu.au</a></p>
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<p>Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care, including maintaining compliance with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://kolbevic.policyconnect.com.au/module/841/page/f14e03c9-ef0f-4798-a812-da7b9ce9ac9f.md">Child Safety Code of Conduct.</a></p>