Academic Head of Library

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2250 students, boys Years 7 to 10, co‑educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra‑curricular activities. We value our people, so along with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and provides excellent facilities and resources. We offer staff a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development. Academic Head of Library Oakhill College seeks to appoint an innovative Academic Head of Library with excellent leadership, communication skills, library and classroom experience. The successful applicant will have an understanding of the education of boys, knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning, and a passion and enthusiasm for teaching. The PJ Walsh Oakhill College Library is a modern information learning hub that has reimagined how students develop information literacy skills and a love of literature. The Academic Head of Library provides invaluable learning on how to locate relevant resources, evaluate the credibility and usefulness of information, apply literacy strategies in the presentation of information and how to be a thoughtful digital citizen. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, the areas listed below: Provide effective leadership, supervision, and a safe library environment; Oversee the day to day running and management of the Library; Maintain a professional team environment and expectation, ensuring needs are met with the highest standard of support possible; Support staff and students to ensure success in teaching and learning; Partner with educators to design and teach evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, literature appreciation, digital citizenship, creativity, innovation and the active use of technology; Lead learning to cultivate broader understanding of the skills that comprise success in a digital age; Understanding of the College information needs to identify and invest in resources such as books, ebooks and digital online tools to support student learning; Maintain the library budget and expenditure using data and student/staff feedback; Meet regularly with library team members to effectively communicate goals. Mentor team members and provide feedback with respect to performance where necessary; Create and maintain a Professional Development Plan for library team members to ensure they are well trained and that standards are met. Formally review team members on a planned basis; Formulate a Library Strategic Plan and provide various reports on progress to the Principal; Vision for Teaching and Learning; Administration of a Faculty; Lead special projects as directed by the Principal. The successful applicant will demonstrate: Qualifications held in Library Science, Literature and Education; Library leadership experience (preferred); Minimum five years experience in a teacher-librarian role; Proven ability in successful team management and conflict resolution; Experience in managing a library and information services including system administration of an automated library system; Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including students, parents, other staff members, schooling regulatory authorities and suppliers; The successful applicant will have a warm and welcoming disposition, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work well autonomously and in a team environment, flexibility, creativity and excellent attention to detail; Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School; Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College; Adhere to the College’s Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures; Be an experienced, innovative, and engaging team member; Teach with excellence, professionalism, and commitment; Have an ability to relate to girls and boys with a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stage 4 and 5); Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence. The appointment is for an initial period of up to 3 years, renewable by mutual agreement. APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE To apply for the role, candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience. Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and statutory checks. Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status, which may be an immunisation history statement, COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate. Applications close at 12pm Tuesday 9 December 2025 Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date. No recruitment agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr