Library Assistants

Library Assistants
Large multi-campus Christian school
Casual positions

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community.  In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of one or more dedicated Library Assistants to be available to work on a casual basis at one or more of our campuses.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and provide important assistance to the students and teaching staff in delivering high quality care and Christian education to students.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Assisting students and teachers with reference enquiries
• Operating and maintaining library equipment
• Promoting and fostering the reading engagement of students
• Maintaining a welcoming and tidy library environment
• Supervising students during recess, private study and assessments

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Qualifications and/or experience in library services (desirable)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer literacy skills

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority.  As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks.  Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 July.