Role Description/Criteria

St Monica's College is a Catholic co-educational College (Years 7 - 12) serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS).

Our College is located on three metropolitan campuses in Epping and Reservoir and a rural campus, Ostia, in Strath Creek for spiritual retreat. Epping campuses are walking distance from each other and the Epping train station.

A vacancy exists for a Library Assistant to commence Wednesday, 27 January 2027. This is a full-time position. Our Library is at the heart of our educational mission, supporting teaching, learning and research across all levels of the college.

About the role

St Monica's College is seeking a Library Assistant to join our Library team in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support the smooth operation of our College Library and contribute to creating an engaging learning environment for our students and staff. As a Library Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our Library resources are well-organised, accessible and effectively utilised by the College community. This position offers the chance to work in a vibrant educational setting whilst developing your skills in Library Services and Information Management.

Key responsibilities

- Assist with the cataloguing, classification and organisation of library materials using established library systems and databases
- Provide front-desk support including issuing and receiving books, managing library loans and processing returns
- Working with Canva
- Help students and staff locate information resources and provide basic research assistance
- Maintain library shelves by ensuring materials are correctly shelved, organised and in good condition
- Assist with the acquisition of new library materials and maintain accurate records of inventory
- Support the delivery of library programs, events and inductions for students and staff




- Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs to library materials
- Help maintain a welcoming, quiet and organised library workplace
- Contribute to general administrative tasks as required to support library operations.

Skills Required

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, helpful approach to supporting students and staff
- Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn library management systems and databases
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A genuine interest in library services, information management and supporting education
- Physical capability to perform tasks such as shelving, lifting and organising materials
- Relevant experience in a library, educational or customer service environment would be highly valued.

Culture and Benefits

- We provide a work environment that nurtures on-going growth and development
- We build capacity in all areas of teaching and learning
- Ongoing religious formation to enhance Catholic Identity.

Special Requirements

- St Monica's College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children
- The successful applicant will be required to have or undergo both a Working with Children Check and a Police Check
- Applications to include a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees.

Salary for this position is based on experience in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) as varied from time to time. Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

For further information about our College please our school website.

Application Procedures

https://au.seek.com/job/95375472?ref=cm-ui

📌 Library Assistant (Epping)
🏢 St Monica'S College - Epping
📍 Epping