Library Coordinator - St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Job No:
CER1522
Location:
Mackay
Position: Library Coordinator
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 27.5 hpw
Hourly Rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 21 November 2025
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the position of Library Co-ordinator. This is a term-time position for 27.5HPW, for commencement in January 2026.
Typical duties include:-
- Organise and coordinate Book Fairs and Book Club
- Process student and teacher borrowing and process bulk loans
- Disseminate library information to staff
- Reinforce strict borrowing procedures for both staff and students
- Under the direction of the Principal purchase library resources
- Attend Library Cluster Meetings or Diocesan Library Conferences/Video Conferences when necessary
- Maintain the library as an attractive and inviting space for learners
- Shelve and circulate library resources, cover books and perform general maintenance on library resources
- Cull resources under the guidance of the Principal
- Assist staff in locating library resources
- Assist students in locating library resources
- Create and maintain an inventory of technology resources
- Organise library working bees when needed
- Set up displays in the library
For more information please view the Position Description.
About you
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3 - $34.19 - $35.64/hr (pending experience)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Wesley Rose, Principal, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Mackay on 07 4994 8270.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 21 November 2025
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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