Librarian

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Librarian to play a key role in delivering high-quality and innovative library services at Scotch College. Working collaboratively with the library, teaching and professional teams across the school, you will foster an engaging and purposeful library environment that enriches teaching and learning and encourages intellectual curiosity. You will promote reading, inquiry, research capability, digital literacy, and the ethical use of information, supporting students to navigate a complex information landscape and develop as confident, independent learners, while strengthening the library as a dynamic learning hub.

Key details:

• Full time, permanent position
• Options for flexible start, up to January 2027
• Outstanding opportunity to deliver curriculum-aligned library programs

About You
The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence and best practice in library services
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students and colleagues
• High level information and digital literacy skills, with in depth knowledge of library and information databases, as well as the MS Office suite
• Excellent literary knowledge across a variety of genres and types, including contemporary young adult literature, and proven ability to facilitate and promote a love of reading
• Exceptional research and inquiry skills and the ability to support teachers and students to access and integrate information from a range of sources
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be harnessed to enhance student learning
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience as a librarian (ALIA accredited)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)

About Us
We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.
We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.
Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

About Applying
For a copy of the position description, please copy the following link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M5LwWsN2ipFFAtR2Xtflc8_6FvVb_kKP/view?usp=drive_link

Applications should be addressed to the Director of People and Culture, and include:

• cover letter
• CV
• details of at least 3 professional referees

 
Applications will be accepted via our website only.
  
Closing date: Friday 24 July 2026 (5pm)

Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
 
Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.