Library, Literacy and Digital Resources Assistant
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Library
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
30 October 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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Year range
PP-12
School staff (FTE)
276
160.9 teaching · 115.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,623
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
16%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Permanent, full-time position – term-time only (plus some additional school holiday hours), commencing January 2027
Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and well-qualified professionals for the position of Library, Literacy and Digital Resources Assistant. This role facilitates the effective delivery of library services through the management of digital resources, library technologies, and catalogue systems while providing high-quality assistance to library users. The role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), supporting access to digital collections and online services, creating and publishing digital promotional content, and ensuring the reliable operation of library technology and systems.
The successful applicant will have:
- Previous experience in a Library Assistant role, preferably in a school environment
- Experience in online databases
- Experience in Library Management systems
- A love of literature
- Be proficient in the Microsoft product suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- High level communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Ability to multitask and prioritise duties
- have a current Working with Children (WWC) check.
For further information regarding the role, please refer to the Hale School website
Applicants are asked to provi…