DISCOVERY CENTRE (LIBRARY) ASSISTANT MANAGER

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Belgrave Heights Christian School (BHCS) is located in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria and is a thriving and vibrant educational institution established in 1983 with over 830 students from Kinder - Year 12. 

The School’s foundational vision, mission and values, aim to provide a rich Christ-centred education in which to encourage the development and growth of Christian faith in students. All staff support and contribute to this aim with our vision being Knowing Christ, Inspiring Learners and Transforming Lives. The School has enjoyed immense growth and success over the years resulting in a rich history, first class facilities and a beautiful environment in which to work.  

Our community is warm and welcoming and our people are our difference.  Working at BHCS is an opportunity to experience a strong, dynamic and supportive culture with a clear vision.  For more of an insight into working at BHCS, we encourage you to view the information and video on our website about why working at BHCS is so good! 

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a Discovery Centre Assistant Manager to join our enthusiastic, close knit Discovery Centre team, with commencement in Term 2, 2026. The successful applicant will display a passion for sharing books and literature with students across all year levels. Reporting to the Discovery Centre Manager, this role plays a key part in contributing to a valuable learning space for students, staff and the parent community. 

This is a full-time role, 5 days per week across school terms and limited non-term weeks.

It is essential that the successful applicant have, or be able to demonstrate, the following:

Professional experience

• Experience with library management systems or the ability to quickly pick up new technologies

• Previous library experience in a School or similar environment or demonstrated ability to adapt to the environment

• Practical experience in cataloging, acquisition, and working with collections or demonstrable equivalent

Competencies

• Strong knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature

• Ability to calmly adapt to and prioritize changing work flows

• Capacity to work independently and manage tasks from beginning to end

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders—including students, teachers, parents/carers, and external partners – including welcoming and problem solving

Highly preferred but not essential

• Administrative experience, including time-management and procedure writing

• Training and supervision skills

• Experience with event/activity coordination (eg. Book week)

• Experience working within and/or leading a small team

The successful candidate will also:

• Have a current employer Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one).

• Have a strong knowledge of and commitment to Child Safety principles and be willing to commit to ongoing learning in this area

• Be a Christian role model and be able to demonstrate an active faith to students and to all people associated with the School

• Actively support and adhere to the School’s vision, mission, and ethos.

As a Child Safe School we promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the School. 

All applicants will undergo rigorous reference, background and identity checking.  Child safety and protection is a shared responsibility between the School, all staff, workers, contractors, associates, visitors and members of the community (including parents and students that attend the School). As such, all potential employees will be required to comply with the School’s Policies including the Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy.

The person in this role will be responsible for taking all practical measures to ensure that the School’s Child Protection Policies are implemented and upheld. This role contributes to a strong child protection culture within the School. 

For more information, including our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Child Safe Policies, please see the Child Safety section of our website.

TO APPLY 

Expressions of interest and applications are invited, outlining your work history, qualifications and faith journey.  Applications will be treated in strict confidence.  

Applicants are invited to submit their Resume together with the names of 3 referees (one preferably from a current Minister/Pastor) via the Application Form by Friday, 27 February 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to commence interviews and to fill this position at any time if a successful application is made.