Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton is hiring: Teacher Librarian or Librar

Position

Teacher Librarian or Library Manager

Location: Holy Spirit College, Mackay, Diocese of Rockhampton

Employment Status: Full‑time/Term‑time (30hpw / 38hpw) contract

Start Date: 19 January 2026

Closing Date: 3 November 2025

Salary: Pending experience and qualifications (Teacher Scale / School Officer Level 5)

What We Are Looking For

We invite qualified and enthusiastic educators to apply for the role of Teacher Librarian or Library Manager to manage, organise, plan, implement and develop our Library services across Years 7‑12.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, create, promote and evaluate library resources and activities.
• Lead teacher consultation and curriculum alignment initiatives.
• Maintain library collections, budgets, and information technology systems.
• Provide training and support to staff and students in literacy and information literacy.
• Adhere to Catholic education values and partnership with pastoral teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Library & Information Science, Education or related field.
• Registration with Queensland College of Teachers or current valid Blue Card under the WWC Act and valid Suitability Notice.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary library technologies and instructional design.
• Experience working in a Catholic educational setting is desirable.
• Membership in ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) is desirable.
• Current work‑right for Australia.

Mandatory Requirements

• Qualified tertiary education and ability to obtain QCT registration.
• Australian work rights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure (Teacher Scale or School Officer Level 5).
• Superannuation 12.75%.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to health discount, employee assistance, fitness passport.
• Liveability components: 39 weeks term‑time, free Employee Assistant Program, leadership development.
• Long service leave after 7 years, deferred salary scheme, modern facilities.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application via the link below.
• Upload Cover Letter addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director, and Current Resume.
• Provide supporting documentation (e.g., pract reports, transcripts).
• Provide written statement addressing the Selection Criteria and Membership in ALIA (if applicable).
• Read and accept the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.

Applications close Monday, 3 November 2025. For further information or a confidential conversation, contact Steve Nugent, Assistant Principal, staff@rok.catholic.edu.au or call 07 4994 8600.

© Catholic Education—Equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.