Library Assistant to Forster

Catholic Schools Office Maitland to Newcastle

Forster, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter NSW

Library Services and Information Management (Education and Training)

Casual/Vacation

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Cataloguing

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Working with Children Check

Forster

Holy Name Primary School Forster is seeking a temporary part time (18hrs p/w) Library Assistant to join the team Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week for terms 3 and 4.

Holy Name Forster is located in the Spectacular Manning Valley, centred in the heart of the Great Lakes region. A school of over 300 students, catering from K-6, Holy Name strives for academic excellence in all Key Learning Areas while maintaining a supportive and Christian environment, with teaching strategies and practices consistently reviewed to ensure quality teaching and learning occurs through targeted improvements.

The School Officer/Library Assistant:

As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources

As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools

Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system

Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team

A flexible approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions

QUALIFICATIONS

ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level

Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (TandC's apply)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development programs

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume

Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.  It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.  All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

Posted: 02-06-2026

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