About us

Newcastle Grammar School is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students.

About the role

Newcastle Grammar School is looking for a dedicated and organised Library Assistant to join our team 2 days / week. Within this varied role you will provide support across library operations, student services, and resource management.

Key responsibilities

- Operating the library help desk to provide welcoming customer-focused support, guidance and referral

- Assisting students and staff with selecting, borrowing and returning library resources

- Administrative duties including exam printing, photocopying and covering books

- Assisting with inventory management including ordering, stocktaking, weeding of damaged, outdated books

- Accessioning and cataloguing of new resources, including management of the Oliver database

- Assisting with library events as required e.g. book week, WABIAD

- Maintaining cleanliness of the library including shelving books, resetting of furniture and general tidying

- Student supervision as required including recess and lunchtime





About you

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of working with children

- High quality inter-personal and communication skills

- A willingness to undertake professional learning and development

- A valid NSW Working with Children Check

Benefits

- Discounted school fees

- High-quality learning and teaching infrastructure

- Considerable investment in staff development and training

- Wonderful students and supportive parents

- Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Head of People & Culture, Lauren McGreevy on (02) •••• •043 or ••••@ngs.nsw.edu.au.

NGS ensures a secure environment for children. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviours endangering student safety, including child abuse. Preferred applicants undergo child protection screening, and background checks, and must adhere to our child-safe practices outlined in the Child Protection Program policies on our website.

📌 Library Assistant (part-time) - 2 days / week (Newcastle)
🏢 Newcastle Grammar School
📍 Newcastle