The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Library Assistants to join our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to support student learning across Prep to Year 12 by ensuring our library remains a welcoming, organised and resource rich environment.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with part-time hours and days negotiable.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland’s largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education! The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

As part of School's admin team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Library

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Part-Time, Term-Time

REPORTS TO: Head of Library

BASIC FUNCTION: Contribute to the provision of quality educational service by supporting the Head of Library in ensuring efficient and effective library operation. The Library Assistant is responsible for the proactive supervision and guidance of student activity in library areas, cataloguing and preservation of the library and materials and working as part of a team under the supervision of the Head of Library.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be proactive in the supervision and guidance of students in library areas and assist students with independent study and research. Maintain, sort, issue and receive library items such as books, magazines, DVD’s and associated records.

You will be responsible for the following tasks:

Supervise students in the library environment (Prep – Year 12);

Work directly with students in the library to provide assistance in facilitating independent learning;

Give students your full attention whilst you are on supervision duty:

Undertake administrative and operational tasks associated with the library;

Be responsible for the storage and maintenance of resources and consumables;

Assist with the management and stocktaking/inventory of equipment and resources;

Circulation (books and equipment);

Return books etc. to shelves/storage;

Create and maintain records, including cataloguing;

Issue notices to borrowers and chase up overdue books;

Inspect items for damage and make minor repairs where required;

Assist students and staff with information enquiries;

Assist with School functions;

Undertake duties as directed by Head of Library and Teacher Librarian or their delegate.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Attributes:

It is expected that the Library Assistant will possess the following attributes:

Enthusiastic, flexible with a pro-active attitude;

Ability to work collaboratively;

Ability to take responsibility when working alone;

Ability to be focused and vigilant;

Ability to apply rules in a fair and consistent manner;

Have a positive, friendly and pleasant disposition;

Have the ability to be firm/authoritative;

Be reliable and punctual;

Enjoy working with children and young people;

Have experience in working in an educational setting (especially with senior students);

Be sympathetic to student needs.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Good understanding of Infiniti and Libpaths. or similar library management system

Excellent educational technology skills relevant to the role;

Excellent organisational skills;

Good written and verbal communication skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing [email protected]

Please submit the following compulsory items:

Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your administration experience;

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;

RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received but must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Monday the 11th of August 2025.

Enquiries should be directed to Helen Weston (Head of Library) on 07 4936 0681.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received and RGS reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.