Head of Library

Inspire Reading, Curiosity and Lifelong Learning

About Oakleigh Grammar

Oakleigh Grammar is a highly reputable Christian co-educational ELC to Year 12 School located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Oakleigh Grammar values education that goes beyond academic development. At its core, the School is dedicated to building compassionate, confident and active lifelong learners espousing all students to have a zest for life.

Guided by our values of Humility, Aspiration, Respect and Kindness (HARK), we are committed to empowering young minds and developing compassionate, confident and active lifelong learners.

Our staff are part of a warm, collaborative and high-performing community where innovation is encouraged, relationships are valued and every individual is empowered to make a meaningful contribution.

About the Role

At Oakleigh Grammar, we believe great libraries change lives. They are places where curiosity begins, confidence grows, imagination takes flight and lifelong readers are made.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Library to lead and further develop our vibrant library as a dynamic centre of learning, reading, research and discovery. This is an chance to build on a strong foundation and create a library experience that inspires students from Early Learning to Year 12. The role fosters a love of reading, supports academic excellence and creates meaningful learning experiences that stay with students long after they leave school.

If you are passionate about literature, education and working with young people, and you believe a library should be one of the most engaging and influential spaces in a school, we would love to hear from you.

Selection Criteria

You understand that a great school library is about people as much as it is about books.

You bring:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a school library for both Junior, Middle and Senior School students;





• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the thriving, dynamic and academic culture within the School;

• A passion for children's and young adult literature.

• A genuine enjoyment of working with children and young people.

• The enthusiasm to contribute to the broader life of a vibrant school community

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Recognised VIT teaching qualification and current teacher registration;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and leadership;

• Excellent working knowledge of Library standards and practices and Australian Curriculum requirements;

• Sound administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and priorities to meet deadlines;

• Experience of working collaboratively with a passionate team of staff to deliver a range of effective learning experiences for all students;

• A proven capacity to improve student learning and promote academic excellence.

Commencement

This is a fixed term full-time position (1.0 FTE) commencing Term 1, 2027

Application Process

1. Read the Application Pack on the Oakleigh Grammar Website: https://www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/employment/

2. Prepare your application by including:

a. A Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages);

b. A Curriculum Vitae including your VIT Number;

c. Details of three (3) professional referees;

3. Submit your application to the HR Officer **********@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au

Closing date

Applications close 4pm Thursday, 5 November 2026

*Please note we do not accept applications via agencies

To learn more about life at Oakleigh Grammar, please watch our video watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De7-VVomBf0&t;=1s

The School regards its child safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on our website: https://www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au/about-us/policies-procedures

Mark Robertson

Principal

B Ed, M Ed St, FACEL, MACE, AFAIM, GAICD

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