Library Assistant - Holy Cross School, Trinity Park Job at Catholic Education Ca

Overview

Commencement Date: Monday20 October 2025 (negotiable)

Employment Type: Permanent, 30hrs per week during the term time

Salary Range: SOF Level 3 34.17 to 35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 9th October 2025, 5pm

About Holy Cross School, Trinity Park

Holy Cross School, Trinity Park is an integral component of the Northern Beaches Parish of Cairns. The Holy Cross School Charism - RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY, SERVICE and STEWARDSHIP - referred to as The Holy Cross Way, is embedded in all facets of school life, and lived by every member of the school community.

Grounded in a reputation of innovation, Holy Cross School introduced Walker Learning in 2017, an Australian based holistic pedagogy. Through hands-on creative exploration and investigation, Walker Learning enables staff to balance student activity with explicit instruction driven by teachers.

As Learners in a digital world, Holy Cross School embraces personalised self-driven flip learning platforms. One-to-one devices for all students in Years 3 to 6, and shared devices in the lower years, ensure equitable access to diverse teaching and learning environments.

Holy Cross School embodies Catholic identity as a welcoming and inclusive community. With two teams of School Officers (Team Wellbeing and Team Learning), teachers offer an authentic inclusive curriculum ensuring every child can meet their potential. The school is a fully accredited Dyslexia School.

Specialist staff include Teacher Librarian, HPE Teacher, Music Dance and Drama Teacher, STEM Teacher, Enrichment Teacher, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Accredited Dyslexia Teacher and three Inclusion Support Teachers, providing multiple opportunities for students to find their spark prior to graduation in Year 6.

About the Role

The role of the library assistant focuses on the operational and technical aspects of library and information services, including the operation and maintenance of systems that support acquisition, organisation and day to day management of library resources and client access to information.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake accessioning of learning resources acquired by the school, including periodicals and equipment
• Undertake both copy cataloguing and original cataloguing of learning resources, in consultation with teaching staff where required
• Prepare cataloguing entries, including assigning additional subject headings in consultation with specialist teaching staff
• Undertake covering and labeling of learning resources
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure accurate entry of assets into the library catalogue in line with current guidelines
• Undertake collection development activities, including acquisitions and weeding, under direction from Teacher-Librarian or Line Manager
• Assist with library events, e.g. competitions, literacy events, speakers, etc. under direction of Line-Manager or Teacher Librarian
• Other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate/s

For further information about the role and responsibilities, refer to the Position Description: 2025 ASOC Library Assistant Position Description - Level 3.pdf

Working Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What We Offer

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure
• Generous superannuation of 12.75%
• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases
• Great career opportunities to grow within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

• Select Apply Now to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the Employee Login tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Enquiries

Acting Principal
Brad Henry
P: 4050 6300
E: principal.trinitypk@cns.catholic.edu.au