Library Technician

Library Technician

Penrith Christian School (see more jobs from this school)

ORCHARD HILLS, NSW

Library Services

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2025

Join our friendly team in January 2026 or sooner by negotiation. Full time or part time will be considered. You will be working during term time and staff development weeks only. Great opportunity.

About Us

Penrith Christian School is a growing co-educational, independent Christian school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a well-established and vibrant community for over 800 students located in Orchard Hills, adjacent to the M4 motorway.

Our motto of Strive for the Highest informs our practice and aspirations for our students. We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ-centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole-school approach that brings consistency through our bespoke Great Learning, Well People framework, where the learning, wellbeing, pastoral and spiritual needs of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.

About the Position

We are seeking a suitably qualified and potentially experienced candidate for this position. The successful candidate will be passionate about reading, enjoy working in a team and be committed to engendering a love of reading amongst our Early Learning to Year 12 students.

This is a full-time role, however we will consider applications for a part-time role. The successful applicant will begin in mid-January 2026 or sooner by negotiation.

Due to the nature of this role, you will only be required to work during school terms and staff development weeks. Your hours will be 7.55am to 3.55pm Monday to Friday.

About You

As the successful applicant, you will be a committed Christian and an active member of your local church. You will be able to:

• support the school’s library services, including cataloguing and circulation of resources for students and staff
• assist students and staff in locating and using library materials
• create engaging library displays and support reading initiatives and special events
• demonstrate strong relational and interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
• a demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a team
• be capable of working in an innovative and dynamic environment with competing priorities
• commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms, including Oliver LMS and SCIS (preferred)
• supervise students with minimal assistance
• experience in a school setting will be highly regarded

Qualifications

• Cert IV or Diploma of Library and Information Services
• Current Working With Children Check

Benefits

We offer:

• Staff discount on school fees
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities and development
• Competitive salary
• Gymnasium on campus and access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• School Holiday flexibility – Term-time role only

Applications close 4.00pm Monday 17 November 2025

Be an early applicant - Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

How to apply

Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and certified supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au. Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.

Penrith Christian School (see more jobs from this school)

ORCHARD HILLS, NSW

http://www.pcs.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Geraldine Paynter

Affiliation: Christian Schools Australia

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

800 Students

85 Teaching Staff

40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Penrith Christian School, a well-established and vibrant Christian community, provides exciting and innovative learning from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills. As our motto suggests, we "Strive for the Highest" in everything we do and represent. Our whole school approach supports valuing each student, created by God with a unique purpose and plan as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives.