Library, Literacy and Digital Resources Assistant

Permanent, full-time position – term-time only (plus some additional school holiday hours), commencing January, 2027

Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified professionals for the position of Library, Literacy & Digital Resources Assistant. This role facilitates the effective delivery of library services through the management of digital resources, library technologies, and catalogue systems while providing high-quality assistance to library users. The role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), supporting access to digital collections and online services, creating and publishing digital promotional content, and ensuring the reliable operation of library technology and systems.

The successful applicant will have:

- Previous experience in a Library Assistant role, preferably in a school environment
- Experience in online database
- Experience in Library Management systems
- A love of literature
- Be proficient in the Microsoft product suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- High level communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and welcoming personality




- Ability to multitask and prioritise duties
- have a current Working with Children (WWC) check.

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached Senior School Teacher available from the Employment Opportunities page on the Hale School website. Applicants are asked to provide:

- a one page covering letter.
- a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.
- the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer.

Applications close: Friday 30 October 2026 at 3.00pm.

Note to applicants:

- Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
- This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check
- Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
- Recent applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.

📌 Library, Literacy and Digital Resources Assistant (Wembley Downs)
🏢 Hale School
📍 Wembley Downs