2026 Library Manager ES 1-3 ONGOING

Occupation: Education and training Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs Reference: Selection Criteria Highly developed organisation and information technology skills including a Library Management System (LMS) and ClickView. High level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including the capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and members of the broader community. A clear capacity to develop a working knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and secondary school curriculum, especially the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Australian Curriculum and the VCE Study Designs. Prior experience in or capacity to deliver student and youth library services. Capacity to actively contribute to the development of the school’s educational program and a broad range of activities as a member of the staff team. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon and improve professional practice with a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Role Provide information and wider reading services to the students and staff of the school. Manage acquisition and cataloguing of Library resources. Supervise audiovisual equipment and services. Plan and conduct Library and research skills tutorials for students at all levels. Advise teaching staff on relevant resources to support the teaching of the curriculum. Assist with the supervision of students in various situations as appropriate. Manage the school’s archives. Manage LMS (library Management System) Destiny, including cataloguing, maintaining resource records (equipment register), maintaining student and staff records, and overdue notices. Assist with management of electronic and web-based resources, including ClickView. Support implementation of library programs and projects. Maintain and create displays and signage. Other duties as assigned by the principal. Responsibilities The Librarian will be responsible for: Management of library staff, building, resources, equipment and budget. Ensuring all resources are current, relevant, appropriate, regularly updated (weeded) and catalogued. Manage subscription services and memberships. The selection, creation, management and promotion of electronic and web-based information resources, such as research guides and online video systems. Provision of expert knowledge and delivery of literature resources and literacy programmes to support the literacy needs of students and staff for both learning and recreational purposes. Assisting students to develop information literacy skills. The production of the yearbook The Benalta. Creating, managing and appropriately disposing of public records in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic) standards, the policy and guidance issued by the Public Records Office Victoria (PROV). Who May Apply An individual with a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Child Safe Standards The department’s employees commit to upholding the department’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: Child Safe . Join a School that Values Aspiration, Kindness, Resilience & Community Buckley Park College is seeking an innovative and driven Library Manager with a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies . We are looking for someone who is passionate about connecting students and staff with high-quality resources and fostering a vibrant culture of reading, research, and discovery. In this leadership role, you will manage our library’s collection, archives, and digital resources; guide students in developing strong research skills; and support teachers with curriculum-aligned materials. You will also help create a welcoming, dynamic library environment through engaging displays, purposeful programming, and excellent customer service. If you love helping others, enjoy researching and sourcing the right resources, and thrive in a role where both creativity and organisation matter, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school community. The position does not require attendance during school holidays except when arrangements are made. The starting salary will be determined from within the advertised range according to the relevant prior experience of the successful candidate. Applicants are to address the Key Selection Criteria and include the names and contact details for three confidential referees. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at HR Website . Buckley Park College is a medium sized, single campus, co‑educational school for students from years 7 to 12. Large enough to offer a challenging and diverse curriculum, the school is small enough to foster individual development. At Buckley Park College, students have a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience. The knowledge, skills and understandings they require to successfully progress and go on to further study are systematically developed over the course of their secondary education. At every step, highly qualified and committed teachers challenge, encourage and support students to achieve high academic results in both core and co‑curricular programs while fostering their growth into adulthood and citizenship. The school’s commitment to ongoing professional development of staff ensures that learning remains vibrant and relevant to the world which students will enter after graduating. Applications close Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr