Mater Dei Primary School | Toowoomba | P-6

Permanent | Term time | Part time | 18 hours per week

Commencing 19 January 2026

School Officer Level 3 | $34.17 - $35.62 per hour plus super

Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunity

As a Library Assistant, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to assist the Teacher Librarian in the delivery of Library and Information Services to students and teachers. You will deliver library skills training across a range of digital tools, maintain borrower data bases and webapps in addition to preparing and developing materials for library displays and the digital library portal. Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

Previous experience and qualifications as a Library Assistant in a school setting is desirable.

Either hold a current Paid Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing in this role.

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the school

Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school delivering high quality faith-based education in the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Their learning community is an inclusive and dynamic environment that strives to ‘illuminate possibilities for all learners’. With high expectations of students, teachers and families – all are empowered to participate and be all they can be.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest inland city. Toowoomba has a great community and vibrant culture. This is coupled with a great family vibe where high quality education options are many, from Kindergarten to University; and a wide range of recreational pursuits provide something for everyone.

As one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, Toowoomba has a range of new and emerging infrastructure, housing and public space developments. Boasting an international airport, three hospitals, retail development and destination dining precincts, it is quickly gaining a reputation to surpass its bigger city counterparts.

How to apply

Please address your application to Acting Principal, Lawson Short.

Click 'apply' to submit and include

a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Success Criteria in the Role Description

your resume, to include the names of two professional referees (one must be your current Principal or supervisor).

If you require further information about these roles, please contact Lawson Short by email [email protected]

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.