About Us
Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).
Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.
About the Role
Sydney Grammar School is seeking to employ a highly motivated and qualified Library Assistant/Technician to join the Edgecliff Library. This is a permanent part-time position (0.4 FTE) commencing in Term III 2025. Working Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, term-time only with up to six weeks of School holiday’s if required.
The role focuses on the practical and operational aspects of the Library and provides support to the Teacher Librarian. The Library Assistant/Technician contributes to the promotion of the Library as a warm, supportive hub of the School.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist students and staff with queries and the locating and selecting of resources
· Circulation duties such as borrowing, returning, reserving and shelving resources
· Assist with Library related events
· Physical processing of resources
· Manage the overdue processes for Library resources
· Design displays, flyers and promotional material for the Library
· Support other Library staff in the processing and accessioning of resources including data entry
· Assist in the stocktaking of materials
· Assist with the supervision of Library Monitors
· Student supervision and support before, during, and after school hours
· A commitment to student care and wellbeing, including a commitment to child safety
· Other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Sound Library skills and experience
· Good knowledge of an automated Library system (e.g. Oliver)
· Excellent work ethic
· Advanced computing skills
· Ability to promote the Library through creative and informative displays
· A flexible attitude with a willingness to learn new skills
· A strong customer service focus, with the ability to develop positive relationships
· Excellent organisation skills with attention to detail
· Library technician qualification preferred
· Previous experience working in a Library (School, Public or Tertiary)
· Experience or familiarity with a Library Management Systems (eg. Oliver)
· A valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Commencement Date: 22 July 2025 (Term III 2025)
Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced
The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia and have previous experience working in a Library (School, Public or Tertiary)
General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au
Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au
