10 Nov
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Faith Lutheran College
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Plainland
10 Nov
Faith Lutheran College
Plainland
Are you looking for a new challenge? Want to be involved in creating something recent, student-centred and innovative with a proactive and supportive leadership team?
Faith Lutheran College Plainland has an outstanding opportunity for a skilled and motivated skilled to join a contemporary and progressive Christian secondary school in the role of Digital Learning and Resource Officer. Ideally, this energetic individual will thrive in a team environment, be solution-oriented, seek to be innovative, and strive to continuously learn and develop.
The Digital Learning and Resource Officer plays an important role in overseeing the College's InfoHub. This includes the day-to-day management of the College's library services and resources, promoting digital literacy and research skills, and fostering a positive culture of reading, learning and information sharing across the College.
The role is permanent full-time (term time only). LEQ EA School Officer Level 4.
Key Responsibilities The role primarily involves the following five (5) dimensions:
- Promote the mission and ethos of the College
- Library Services and Resources
- Digital Literacy and Research
- Literacy Culture
- Administrative Tasks
Promotes the mission and ethos of the College
- Model appropriate standards of behaviour consistent with the Christian ethos of the College.
- Articulate the shared vision and mission of the College.
- Undertake the responsibilities of this position in a manner that supports the core values of the College.
Library Services and Resources
- Oversee the management and organisation of library resources, including books, digital materials and periodicals using Accessit Library Software.
- Assist students and staff with knowing,
locating and accessing library materials, both physical and digital.
- Ensure the InfoHub (library space) is conducive to learning and study, maintaining an organised and welcoming environment that reflects the College's contemporary learning practices.
- Assist in coordinating and implementing the installation of new shelving, including the transfer and systematic relocation of books to the new shelving units.
- Prepare new books for circulation by applying protective covers, affixing labels and stickers, and shelving materials according to library standards.
- Manage the follow-up process for overdue items, including issuing notices and coordinating the recovery of outstanding fees through the appropriate account channels.
Digital Literacy and Research
- Lead initiatives to enhance digital literacy skills among students and staff, promoting the effective use of technology for learning and research.
- Foster an environment that encourages collaboration, communication and critical thinking in line with contemporary learning practices.
Literacy Culture
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to lead initiatives that promote the love and joy of literacy.
- Curate and promote digital resources to support research, a love of reading and information literacy.
Administrative Tasks
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the InfoHub, ensuring a clean,
organised and welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Supervise student workers, assigning tasks and providing training as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute library-related events and programs.
- Maintain records and documentation related to library services, resources and activities.
- Monitor independent student study.
Selection Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
1. Experience working in a library or information services environment, including managing physical and digital resources.
2. Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage day-to-day operations, maintain accurate records and oversee overdue processes.
3. The ability to support students and staff in locating, accessing and using library and digital resources.
4. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an empathetic and student-centred approach.
5. A commitment to modelling and supporting the Christian ethos and values of the College.
Qualifications in Library and Information Services (e.g. Certificate III/IV or Diploma), experience enhancing digital literacy or supporting research skills in an educational setting, and experience supervising student helpers or coordinating projects will be highly regarded.
The full Position Description can be viewed at https://faithlc.qld.edu.au/careers
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.
Apply now to join our motivated team. Please include a cover letter and resume, including a minimum of two references.
📌 Digital Learning and Resource Officer (Plainland)
🏢 Faith Lutheran College
📍 Plainland