About this job
About the School
Brisbane School of Distance Education (BrisbaneSDE) is a leader in online education, providing high-quality, flexible, and individualised learning experiences to students across Queensland, Australia, and beyond. Guided by the values of innovation, inspiration, and inclusion, BrisbaneSDE is committed to fostering excellence in teaching and learning while supporting the wellbeing of students and their families. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community, the school is dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds in a safe and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Teacher Aide at BrisbaneSDE, you will contribute to the delivery of quality education by supporting teachers, students, and families in an online learning environment. This role is integral to the success of the school's mission to provide engaging and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acquisitions, cataloguing, and classifying, including managing the accessioning of all additions to the library collection in accordance with the Dewey Decimal system, loading MARC records from the SCIS database, and using TROVE and OCLC Classify.
- Processing resources and preparing them for loans.
- Managing the circulation desk and associated Library Management System (LMS) duties on a daily basis.
- Organising and distributing overdue reports and following up overdue notices.
- Supervising discovery centre users, including shared facilities with Coorparoo Secondary College.
This role would suit a dedicated and empathetic individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative educational environment.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
- A passion for working independently and collaboratively with teacher librarians, teachers, students, and home supervisors.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage library operations effectively.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Why Join Us
BrisbaneSDE offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on professional development and staff wellbeing. The school is proud to be part of the Rainbow Liaison Officer program and is committed to fostering a workplace where staff and students feel safe, supported, and valued. Join a team that is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and helping every student succeed. Training will be provided to the successful applicant in all relevant systems and programs.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.