Library Officer

Branch: Broome Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Kimberley Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.6

Location: Broome

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - library officer - schools - min l2 - feb 2021.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Broome Primary School (BPS) was established in 1901 and is the oldest established school in the Kimberley. BPS is established on Yawuru land and embraces the rich Aboriginal culture, along with the historical and diverse multicultural aspects of the Broome community. The school has an ICSEA of 860 and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for its student clientele.

Find out more about our school by visiting broomeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

BPS is seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Library Officer with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the school’s vision of providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for our school community.

The successful applicant will possess excellent customer service skills and will need to be well-organised with the ability to prioritise tasks. Previous school library experience including knowledge of the Oliver library system will be highly regarded along with the ability to use initiative in relation to developing effective library procedures.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cheryl Parkinson-Varga, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9194 7500 or emailing cheryl.parkinson-varga@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1004842

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025