Library Assistant

• Part-time, fixed term position (0.23 FTE)
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing

The Role
Leading independent girls school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, presents an opportunity for a Library Assistant to join our team on a part-time (9 hours per week), fixed term basis until the end of the 2026 academic year. 

Reporting to the Head of Library, you will support the daily operations of our Junior Library and contribute to a strong reading culture across the CGGS community.  This role involves regular interaction with students and staff to promote learning, literacy and recreational reading.

This is a term time position, worked during school terms only (39.18 weeks per year).  The salary is pro‑rated to reflect the weeks worked and paid evenly across the year, including school holiday periods.  The hours of work are Monday & Thursday 10.30am-3.00pm.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting the daily operations of the CGGS Libraries, including circulation duties, use of the Library Management System, cataloguing and processing new resources, and assisting with CGGS book clubs;
• Supporting teachers and students by sourcing relevant reading materials and providing photocopying and printing support;
• Maintaining the Library’s websites and online resources to encourage wide reading and support engagement in literary competitions and programs;
• Creating visual displays using artwork and digital technologies to promote Library collections and online resources; and
• Encouraging a love of reading through your own knowledge of Young Adult Literature and Classics

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Previous experience in a library, school or educational environment
• A passion for reading and a commitment to promoting literacy
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office
• A current Working with Children Check

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We provide an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment where students and staff are supported to do their best work.

In addition, we offer:

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Salaries and employment conditions above Award level
• Active professional learning and development programs
• Paid discretionary leave
• Additional paid personal/carer’s leave
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate household

Further information & how to apply
For more information, see the full position description and apply via the 'Apply Now' button.  Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on 03 9813 1166.

Applications close: Wednesday 6 May

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Our commitment to Child Safety
At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.