Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 September 2026

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About Good News Lutheran College

Good News Lutheran College is a growing Prep–12 Christian College in Melbourne’s western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are committed to providing a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development and student wellbeing.

Why GNLC?

We offer:

- Generous planning time and collaborative team structures
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
- A supportive, welcoming and values-driven culture
- Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and organized Library Manager & Teacher to lead the effective operation and continued development of the College's library services across both the Tarneit and Mambourin Campuses.

The Library Manager and Teacher will provide a welcoming, inclusive and engaging environment that supports reading, research, teaching and learning across the College. The successful candidate that will oversee library operations, resources, systems, staff and programs while working closely with teaching staff and College leaders to ensure library services support curriculum delivery and the learning needs of students.

Key responsibilities:

- Leading the day-to-day operation and development of the College's library services
- Managing library staff, budgets, resources and systems
- Maintaining welcoming and engaging library spaces for students and staff
- Overseeing the selection, purchasing, cataloguing and organization of print and digital resources




- Collaborating with teaching staff to support curriculum delivery and student learning
- Promoting reading, literacy, research skills and responsible use of information.
- Coordinating library programs and events, including Book Week and Book Club
- Supporting the Christian ethos and values of the College

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

- Current VIT registration
- Relevant qualifications in library and information services or a related field
- Experience managing or coordinating a school, educational or community library
- Experience using library-management systems; knowledge of SCIS and Access-it is desirable
- Strong leadership, organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work collaboratively, independently and manage competing priorities
- A commitment to literacy, student learning and the Christian ethos of the College

Special requirements:

The successful applicant will be required to complete relevant background, regulatory and professional reference checks.

The Recruitment Process

Applications will undergo a shortlisting process, with suitable applicants progressing to the interview stage.

Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students.



All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1614 Students
115 TeachingStaff
68 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers IB

Offers VET

Good News Lutheran College is located in the suburb Tarneit, in the City of Wyndham which continues to be ranked as the fastest growing Local Government area within Victoria and the third fastest in Australia. Its estimated population by 2021 is expected to exceed 245,000, with 384,000 anticipated by 2036. Good News is located approximately 25 minutes west of Melbourne and 40 minutes northeast of the City of Greater Geelong.The College was established in 1997 and has been steadily increasing in size each year, reaching an anticipated capacity of 1500 by 2027. Current enrolments are 960 students spread across Prep to Year 12, in Junior (P - 5), Middle (6 - 9) and Senior (10 - 12) Sub-Schools, Valuable News commenced Middle Schooling education in 2011 with Year 7, began its Senior School (Year 10) in 2014 and progressed to its first Year 12 in 2016. A committed, energetic and passionate staff work in teams to cater for the needs of all students. This is a dynamic and growing College providing staff with an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of expanding Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

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📌 Library Manager and Teacher (City of Wyndham)
🏢 Lutheran Education Australia
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