Library Technician

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA).
The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society.
In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.
As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.
Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care of young men.
Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for boys whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.
The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The Position
The Nash Learning Centre offers Parade students the opportunity to learn within a number of innovative learning environments.
These flexible, dynamic, technology-rich spaces create situations where deep learning can occur in an engaging and inclusive atmosphere.
Designed to be multidisciplinary and communal, all furniture can be configured in a number of ways for specific learning experiences, providing opportunities for staff and students to work together in new ways.
The Nash Learning Centre (NLC) offers; individual places to study, think, and read, group learning spaces, collaboration incubators, presentation and display spaces, project and wet areas, specialised focus laboratories, outdoor making and learning, breakout spaces, as well as places for teacher meetings and resource supply.
The Library Technician is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the learning centre.
This involves maintaining bookings, general liaison, and being responsible for the physical environment of the library.
The Library Technician also has an administrative and technical role; accessioning and creating data for items such as audio-visual materials, books, journals, and have responsibility for circulation duties, stock maintenance, and overdue items.
As a suitable candidate, you will preferably have
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Previous experience working as a Library Technician preferably in a school setting,
The ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a dynamic organisation.
You are known for being proactive, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to accept responsibility.
Undergraduate qualifications in library/information studies or be working towards this qualification.
Experience in the Oliver Library Management System.
Experience in cataloguing or A/V equipment maintenance.
Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
Working at Parade College:

Working within and around outstanding, grounds and facilities;
Working with a collegial staff group;
Onsite allocated car park space;
Onsite gym;
Pay and conditions set by a state-wide enterprise agreement, and
The satisfaction of contributing to the educational development of our young people.
In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.
Applications must include:

a
covering letter
addressing the
Key Selection Criteria
addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with
A pplications close at 4pm, Friday 5 July.
Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period.
Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
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