Library Officer

About the role

Dalwallinu District High School is seeking a Library Officer for a permanent part-time position (0.45 FTE) starting in Term 1, 2027. The role supervises the day-to-day running of the school library and provides reference and information services to teaching staff and students, supports resource selection so the collection meets curriculum and recreational reading needs, and promotes reading and engagement with literature across the school community.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the library
• Provide reference, information and associated services to staff and students
• Support staff in selecting resources so the collection meets curriculum and recreational reading needs
• Promote reading and engagement with literature across the school community
• Administer library systems so records are accurate and up to date
• Ensure library resources are processed, maintained and accessible to students, staff and parents

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment
• Valid Working With Children Check obtained before starting
• Consent to a criminal history check and a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including customer service principles
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactive, organised and able to support students and staff in a busy school environment

Required skills

• Confident use of computer software packages, especially databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Experience managing the tasks needed to run and maintain a school library is highly desirable
• Familiarity with the Smart Library and library management systems is preferred

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are in the Job Description Form. Applications close on Friday 13 November 2026 at 4:30 pm AWST.