Library Technician

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.

We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.

The Position

Loreto Toorak is seeking a passionate and dedicated Library Technician to join our vibrant Mandeville Learning Centre (Library) team. This role is offered as a full time or part time, ongoing position commencing Term 1 2027. Hours of work will be 9am to 5pm, term time only.

The Library Technician plays a pivotal role in supporting a vibrant library service of the two Loreto Toorak libraries – the Mandeville Centre Library (Years 7 to 12) and the Rathfarnham Library (Preparatory to Year 6) by ensuring that resources and services meet the learning and teaching needs of students, staff, and the wider school community. In addition, the Library Technician will perform a range of supervisory responsibilities of students, student volunteers and Mandeville Mentors as rostered throughout the term weeks.

Please refer to the detailed position description available on our website for further information relating to the position requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise and a passion for fostering a love of reading and learning. Key requirements include;

• Certificate III in Library and Information Services or equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for ALIA membership
• Proven experience in cataloguing and working with library management systems
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and creativity
• Genuine enthusiasm for children’s and young adult literature

Why work at Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.

If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button. If you are seeking part time employment, please specify your preferred time fraction in your cover letter.

Applications close 9am Thursday 6 August. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you!

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.