Once upon a time, the library was a place of scholarly solemnity, with silence interrupted only by the rustle of turning pages, the soft shuffle of feet upon polished floors, and the occasional creak of aged leather-bound tomes. How times have changed!

The Cathedral School’s newest learning space – The Learning Hub is a colourful, vibrant, and dynamic learner-centred library for active and cooperative learning. In the Hub, students can get together with other students and teachers to solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, research and brainstorm in an environment that supports student thinking and autonomy.

We are advertising for a Learning Hub Coordinator to fulfill a full-time term-time maternity leave contract commencing in August 2025 and concluding end of August 2026. Working in brand-new facilities, the successful applicant will have an eye for detail and be able to create a visually appealing Learning Hub. The Learning Hub Coordinator is to provide a welcoming first point of contact for all visitors to the school’s Learning Hub and assist in creating an environment that inspires students and focuses on the core business of learning. The position requires an understanding and knowledge of 21st-century learning technologies, in addition to experience working in libraries/resource centres. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young adolescents in their learning journey while working in a great school with wonderful colleagues.

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The School is set adjacent to a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity. At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success'. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus on developing the “whole person” by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind.

The Learning Hub Coordinator is a full-time term-time position working 40 weeks per year. You will be required to work Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 3.30pm during the school term plus a week at the beginning and a week at the end of each school year. The position is responsible for providing a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all visitors to the Middle and Senior School Learning Hub and creating an environment that inspires and focuses on student learning.

The Learning Hub Coordinator is responsible for providing professional and courteous customer service to all employees, students, and visitors to the Learning Hub, with a focus on:

• The visual appeal and atmosphere of the Learning Hub.
• Operational and technical aspects of library and information services.
• Productive student learning and behaviour in the Learning Hub.

The Cathedral School is committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for every student in our school. Our vision is to provide excellence in education through promoting the best interests of students, commitment to quality and personal accountability and to ensure the continued promotion of the philosophy of the School which is founded on the Mission Statement.

We're seeking a dedicated individual who has:

• A Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent qualification.
• Current Working With Children ‘Blue Card’ or exemption notice.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Proven work experience working in a Library/Learning Hub and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Experience using cataloguing systems and online resource platforms.
• Experience in working with adolescents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of people including staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
• Customer service focus with an attention to detail.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office are required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records according to guidelines.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety and anti-discriminatory practices.
• Ability to demonstrate maturity, flexibility, creativity, and initiative within work role.
• Commitment to personal and professional development including sharing of knowledge, information, and skills with work colleagues.

The key duties of the position are to provide professional and courteous services to the school community including:

• Provide friendly, pro-active services to Learning Hub users at all times.
• Maintain Learning Hub facilities, resources, records, and systems, and provide support for the operation and use of IT and AV equipment.
• Resources Processing and Management
• Perform circulation duties including borrower files maintenance, loans, returns, and reservations.
• Organise and maintain AV and digital equipment and ensure all items are available and ready for use.
• Maintain the Learning Hub intranet page.
• Oversee bookings of Learning Hub spaces/areas, equipment, and textbook collections.
• Be proficient with Learning Hub software – Oliver.
• Supervise and assist students who attend the Learning Hub.
• Process requisitions and invoices.
• Monitor budget and keep spending within set budget limits.
• Provide a high standard of administrative support.

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the School, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at www.cathedral.qld.edu.au.

Applying for the position

Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today!