Library Officer at School

Changing communities for the better starts with you

Join us on our mission to change the world.

Civica is a global organisation of over 5,000 employees, providing vital cloud software to public services resulting in better outcomes for people and communities.

We do this by collaborating with a large number of organizations including schools, libraries, local councils, state governments, and healthcare and community organizations, applying innovation and creative thinking.

We are problem solvers and experts in our field. And we love what we do because it makes a difference to those who really need it.

In our team we have some truly amazing people - smart, passionate, fun. And there’s plenty of room for you to join us.

So are you ready to become part of our vision in building a better world though smart software and cloud services?

What does it take to become a Civican?

Civica is looking for Library Officers to manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned library including operating the Library Automation System (LAS); providing support in library information services; procurement and maintenance of library resources and delivery of library programmes.

A day in the life…

• Ensure efficient processing and circulation of resources to the students and other library patrons.
• Shelve library materials and read shelves in accordance with recognized library standards i.e DDC for school libraries
• Classify, catalogue, process and genrefy new library resources
• Maintain the integrity of the data in the Library System
• Select, index, archive and update resources and databases suitable for use as supplementary materials to support teaching, learning and research
• Development and preservation of the library collection to ensure currency and relevance
• Assist library patrons with queries
• Consult Heads of Department on recommendations for collection development in consideration of school collection profile as well as curricular and non-curricular needs
• Liaise with suppliers on the purchase, delivery and verification of library resources acquired
• Prepare, analyse and evaluate regular reports on library usage, loan and collection statistics, reference enquiries, collection profiles and programme reviews
• Promote library collection, services and activities through displays, newsletters, social media and/or other means of outreach.
• Develop and conduct library and reading promotion programmes
• Engage regular users to gather feedback on their interests and needs.
• Provide loan, advisory, information and enquiry services to students and teachers

We welcome your unique talents

Please apply for this role if it would make you excited to come into work every day.

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

• Diploma or GCE ‘A’ levels or equivalent, with good credit in English
• Proficient in technology (MS Office, digital tools, social media platforms)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, to work collaboratively with teachers, students (aged 13 to 18) and vendors
• Comfortable with making presentations
• Self-starter
• Stooping, bending, lifting and reaching is required for picking up and shelving books.
• Experience in the library industry would be an advantage.

Training will be provided. Apply now and our recruiting team will connect with you to share more details!

Why you’ll love working with us

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction.

So here at Civica, we look after you. Here’s what you can expect:

Career opportunities – we take great satisfaction in seeing you grow and share your knowledge to other parts of our large business

We’re all different – and we love this about us. We provide an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old

Focus on learning– there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special

Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you. Please include a cover letter outlining how your experience, aspirations and values are a match, along with your resume and we will take it from there

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.