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Library Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 16 April 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and suitably qualified individual to support to work with our students in years 7-12, on a permanent, full-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, full-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, but does incorporate one day per week working from the Student Services Reception (during term-time). The position also requires a 7:30am start to assist with the daily opening of the Library for student access.</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, Full-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>