Library Assistant

Junior School Library Assistant

● Seeking a literature enthusiast to join our friendly Junior School Library Team
● Leading independent day and boarding school in Melbourne’s east
● Term-time only role, supporting work-life balance
PLC is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development
of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook, and strong
pastoral and co-curricular programs.
THE ROLE
This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity to work in a contemporary, well-resourced, highly dynamic library
environment that provides a range of resources, information services, and programs to support students
and staff at our Junior School.
As part of the Library Team and working closely with the Librarian and Teacher-librarian, you will
contribute to making our Junior School Library a welcoming, well-resourced, and inspiring teaching and
learning space.
Duties include: providing a stimulating, friendly, and well-organised library; maintaining and updating the
library management system; providing assistance to staff and students; promoting and facilitating access
to library resources and services; assisting with circulation duties; and supporting stocktakes, data
corrections, and reporting activities.
This role works Wednesday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate must have previous experience working in a library setting, with excellent
interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for children’s literature.
You are attracted to the idea of working in a leading school environment where learning, growth, and
continuous improvement is our focus, amongst students and staff alike. You have strong attention to
detail, a highly organised approach, and proven IT and library database management skills. Your
warmth, enthusiasm, patience, and service-oriented work style will be at the forefront of your interactions
with students, teachers, and the wider Junior School and ELC community.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC
● generous leave entitlements
● beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting
● onsite staff parking, including EV charging stations, plus easy access to public transport and
major arterials
● access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our new Joan Montgomery sports,
aquatic and fitness centre
● opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
● salary packaging options
● and more…
Applications close 5pm Sunday 22 February 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon
as possible, as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.
A copy of the position description is attached or can be viewed via the PLC careers page job link:
https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/
All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will
be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check and undertake a Nationally
Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe
and respected.