Library & Resource Centre Manager - ES1-3 (Ongoing) - 2027 - New School in Aintree

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1532127

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated high level knowledge as well as an interest in and capacity to promote reading, literacy and digital literacies. Demonstrated experience and skills in Library and Resource Centre management, problem solving and the ability to prioritise.

SC2 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, computer software or technical equipment as relevant to the position i.e. Compass, Google Suite

SC3 Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, positively and diplomatically with a range of people including school staff, students, parents and the wider community while working independently and without constant supervision.

SC4 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to lead the work of staff and actively contribute to a team to develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of Library & Resource Centre Operations. Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to the development of the whole school program.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate unexpected challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in meeting the evolving needs and circumstances of the school environment. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the culture of a school.

Role

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the initial development of school processes for a foundation secondary school, growing one year level each year from Year 7 in 2024 to Year 12 in 2029.

Given the school is in the third year of establishment, the teaching, learning and student support practices are based on the latest evidence-based research. The brand-new facilities support 21st century skills and these teaching and learning practices.

You will be supported by education support staff, teachers, and leaders in a highly collaborative workplace, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement

The school has a highly supportive leadership team with a culture of collaboration and innovation.

As a member of Staff, you will have input and play a vital role in the implementation of school processes within your area.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled education support staff to contribute to the success of a high achieving secondary school. As a school we believe that by providing students with a greater level of wellbeing support they are most likely to experience improved academic outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess a range of characteristics that will contribute to the success of our students and uphold the school's commitment to excellence in education. Education Support Staff will be responsible for delivering support for the school staff and student learning environment.

Responsibilities

Library

Operation of circulation and loan systems including charging and discharging of loans, handling reserves, overdue books/notices and other related material including letters to parents for materials not returned

Develop and implement library displays to promote engagement with the library space

Shelving, retrieving, processing, researching and maintaining books, periodicals and non-book materials to ensure resources are in place

Shelf reading ¿ ensuring correct order of fiction and non-fiction collection

Maintain current collection with cleaning & repair of books; printing new labels and adding genre stickers where required

Conduct annual Library Stocktake procedures and generate reports

Assist staff with orientation programs, classes and activities held in the Resource Centre

Assist staff with the operation of Literacy reading classes

Knowledge of young adult reading materials to assist classes with reading selection

Celebration week coordination and implementation e.g. Book Week & Premiers reading challenge

Implementation and management of the Library budget

Collaboration with teachers to select materials for the collection with regard to the requirements of the curriculum and the provision of library services to the students and teachers

Booklist coordination; liaising with the College¿s booklist provider and College staff in the selection of textbooks and materials

Support staff with the collection of content for the college Yearbook

Together with Leadership of the school, manage and produce the College's Newsletter

Instruct Resource Centre users in respect to rules and procedures ensuring that students have a note or class pass as they enter the centre.

Preparation of material for binding and laminating. Overseeing binding and laminating operations and repairs to materials and equipment

ICT Network Support

Assist in solving common ICT related problems for students on a daily basis

Provide support to students in password management and network access

Assist in notebook borrowing programs, ICT help desk and digital technology resources for student, staff and classroom use

Cleaning, labelling and sorting of IT devices as required and directed by the ICT Network Manager

Assist staff and students with photocopier use including clearing paper jams, replacement of supplies etc.

Organise and maintain specialist collections including audio-visual material and equipment, kits, periodicals, class sets and notebooks

Ensure bookings are in place before resource centre equipment is circulated and assist staff with the booking system

General assistance to staff in relation to audio visual and other equipment including data projectors, TV¿s, speaker systems and cameras

Notify the College¿s ICT Manager of any faults found in audio visual/ ICT equipment

Study Hall

Promote the benefits of Study Hall to the wider College community.

Oversee the Study Hall program 4 afternoons per week, Monday to Thursday until 4.30pm

Ensure that the students who attend Study Hall have their attendance recorded on a roll.

Ensure that Study Hall is effectively resourced and managed.

Other Duties

Perform general education support staff duties and as required in the event of other ES staff absences perform replacement duties

Ensure work areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition at all times.

Ensure professionalism, efficiency, cheerfulness, reliability, politeness and teamwork are implemented, followed and supported at all times.

At all times working to create a professional environment, which upholds and displays the schools values of high expectations, collaboration, respect, and responsibility.

Adhering to the College¿s dress code policy will be required.

Adhering to the College¿s style guide for the development and publication of correspondence, to ensure a consistent presentation of all school documents.

Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the College Executive

This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Library & Resource Centre Manager is expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

This is a full time position, working 5 days per week. Working hours are 8.30am to 4.36pm including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Education Support Class positions include 50 days (pro rata) of annual and additional paid leave per year which is taken during the school holidays as per the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA).

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) (employee) required or ability to obtain a WWCC

Applications must include:

A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.

A CV with a summary of

experience

qualifications

Working With Children Check (WWCC) number (Employee

Type).

Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria

The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees.

For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV, and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment on Line. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.

All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.

Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to:

Attend the College¿s Teacher Recruitment Evening on Wednesday 15th July 2026 commencing at 5pm. More information & registrations available on the College website https://yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au/employment/ Education Support Staff are invited to attend this event which includes a tour of the College & opportunity to meet with Yarrabing staff.

Visit the Yarrabing Secondary College website at https://yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au/

Contact the Principal, Mr John Mitsinikos, prior to the closing date of applications on 03 7033 2444 or email yarrabing.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Would you like to join the Staff of a Victorian Government Secondary School which opened in 2024, and is looking to further in 2027?

Would you like the opportunity to do the following?

Shape a brand-new school's culture

Work in state-of-the-art facilities and resources

Work in a collaborative and innovative environment

Forge meaningful partnerships with parents, local businesses, and community organizations, creating a strong network of support for students and their education.

Develop your leadership skills

Play a vital role in the establishment and growth of a brand-new school

If you are, then Yarrabing Secondary College is looking for Education Support Staff to join the school from Term 1 2027.

About Us

Yarrabing Secondary College opened in Term 1 2024 and provides the growing local population with great educational opportunities close to home. In 2026 Yarrabing Secondary College had a student population of 680 students in Year 7, 8 & 9. The college will progressively grow by one year level thereafter. In 2027, we will have Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students only. In 2027 it is anticipated that there will be provision of a small number of VCE studies to its accelerated Year 10 students that the college is currently in the process of accrediting for. By 2029, the college will provide an extensive senior school offering to its senior students of traditional VCE subjects, as well as VM, VPC and VET.

Yarrabing Secondary College is located 29 kilometres west of Melbourne, in the suburb of Aintree. When fully established in 2029, the school is anticipated to have 1400 students enrolled from Year 7 to 12 and 130 school staff members.

Our school grounds are close to planned parklands, sporting facilities, and we are surrounded by a supportive community. Most students that will attend our school live locally and would tend to walk or ride their bike to school.

Our school will be culturally diverse with many of our students having a language background other than English (LOTE) spoken in the family home, with the largest LOTE languages being Hindi and Punjabi. We are proud of our diversity and our inclusive school community.

We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower our students by developing well rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who have high expectations of themselves, and who aspire to achieve success through respect, responsibility, and collaboration.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be a safe, supportive environment that emphasises motivation and self-discipline. Using 21st century approaches, we provide students with the means to achieve their potential and we challenge our students to grow academically, socially, culturally, and emotionally. Collaboration and positive relationships will underpin all our work.

Additional information can be found at: https://yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au/

The successful applicant will play an instrumental role in the development and implementation of contemporary school processes to support the learning and wellbeing of all students across the school. This position is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to help our school be the absolute best school it can be for students, staff and the wider school community as our school continues to grow and thrive over the years ahead.

As an Education Support Staff member you will contribute to the collaborative planning, implementation and evaluation of school processes and contribute to the school culture as a results-oriented collaborative professional learning community.

Education Support Staff will work collaboratively with colleagues and leadership to improve students educational outcomes and to ensure that the school remains on a path of continuous improvement through the application of evidenced-based research.

Applications close Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

22 June 2026