School Officer (Library Assistant) - St Ann's School, REDBANK PLAINS

Job Reference 23520_06/11/24
Closing date November 24, 2024
Location 243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Status Permanent

About this job

Estimated start date:  January 2025
Position tenure:  Part Time | Permanent
Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 18 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $33.17(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


St Ann’s School, Redbank Plains, is a Brisbane Catholic Education Primary School opened in January 2020. The school is located 35 minutes southwest of the Brisbane CBD between Ipswich and Springfield Lakes.  Commencing in 2020 with approximately 100 students from Prep to Year 3, it is anticipated the school will grow to over 500 students by 2025, with Prep to Year 6.

St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is nestled next to the Cashmere Road Reserve which provides an ideal educational setting. As a multiculturally diverse school our values of Faith, Love, Hope and Courage permeate throughout our supportive school community. We highly value team-orientated staff members who embrace our school vision; "We are a Christ centred community, called to be who we are dreamed to be, contributing to a more just and caring world."

Explore our school website to learn more about us.


St Ann’s School is seeking a dedicated Library Assistant to undertake various tasks within our school library. This role involves assisting with library activities and providing information services to students across all year levels, as well as to school staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the loans desk, including handling student and staff loans/returns.
  • Maintaining library equipment and materials, including book repairs and resource circulation.
  • Providing administrative support, such as cataloguing, barcoding, stamping, spine labelling, and book covering.
  • Assisting teachers and students with their library needs.
  • Performing associated library tasks, including stocktaking, preparing for Book Club and Book Fair, and creating engaging themed displays.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Understanding of library or resource centre operations, with experience and knowledge in using technology.
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with audio-visual equipment.
  • Experience with a library operating system (OLIVER preferred).

Please include a cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above with your application. Ensure your cover letter and resume are saved as one file to be uploaded as one document in your application. 


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

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

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Katie O'Kane
Contact number:   (07) 3432 3400
Contact email:   katie.okane@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     24-Nov-2024