Casual Library Assistant (14 hours per week – Term Time only)
Huntingtower School has a long tradition of educational excellence and consistently performs academically amongst the top schools in Victoria.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and motivated
Casual Library Assistant
to support the smooth operation of our School Library during after-school hours.
This position will work
Monday–Thursday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm
and
Friday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm
, for a total of 14 hours per week during term time only. The Library Assistant provides circulation support, supervision and assistance to students and staff, ensuring the library remains a welcoming, calm and productive learning environment.
The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, confidence with basic technology and a genuine interest in working with young people. While librarian qualifications are not required, this role is ideal for those studying librarianship, education or teaching.
Key responsibilities
Assist students and staff with locating, borrowing and returning library resources
Provide circulation desk support, including loans, returns, shelving and tidying
Assist with processing library resources
Assist with the creation of promotional materials such as displays and bookmarks
Supervise students during after‐school hours, ensuring a safe and supportive space
Maintain a quiet, orderly and welcoming environment conducive to learning
Provide basic assistance with printing, photocopying and technology
Uphold and model all child safety and wellbeing requirements and standards
What we are looking for:
A warm, approachable and student‐focused manner
Confidence with general ICT tasks
Experience in customer service, libraries or education (preferred but not essential)
Currently studying librarianship, education or teaching (advantageous)




Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to the School's values and child‐safe culture
This is a
casual, term‐time only after‐school position
. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunity to contribute to literacy, learning and student wellbeing within a caring community.
A position description is available on the Huntingtower employment website.
Applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check, provide a clear Criminal Record Check and demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and the wellbeing of young people.
Information about the School can be found on our website and the position description is available below.
The 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.
Huntingtower is a child protected employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people.
Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower's Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
The School undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualificationchecks and professional registration checks.
Huntingtower embraces non‐discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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📌 Casual Library Assistant (14 Hours Per Week – Term Time Only) (South Australia)
🏢 Huntingtower School
📍 South Australia