Library Assistant (Senior School)

Join Our Team at Trinity Grammar School, Kew

Join one of Melbourne’s leading independent boys’ schools and shape the voice of a community that values confidence, compassion, and academic excellence. 

The Position 

We are seeking a full-time, ongoing Library Assistant to work in our Senior School Library. This is a Term Time Only position (school holidays off), commencing Monday, 4 May 2026. 

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for literacy and an interest in the learning and development requirements of students. You will provide quality customer service and assistance to all library users including staff.

As part of the School’s library services team, you will help with a range of tasks, assisting in the delivery of library services and programs, to ensure our School libraries are operating to a high standard to provide opportunities for students to use resources to assist in their learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Circulation desk duties, which involves managing library resources and enquiries from staff and students in a warm and friendly manner
• Assisting with general tidiness of the physical environment of the library
• Shelving, shelf checking and processing of resources
• General library duties, including stock and inventory maintenance, and assisting with collection development tasks as directed
• Assist with the coordination of physical displays
• Process overdue notices and assist with managing library data
• Assist with general supervision of students in a busy and thriving library

 Desirable Skills & Qualities:

• Certificate III (or higher) in Library and Information Services, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a school setting is highly desirable 
• Experience with IT systems, particularly library management systems
• Positive attitude, approachable manner and strong interpersonal skills
• Current Employee Working with Children Check 

Further information can be found in the Position Description below.

Why Join Us?

At Trinity Grammar, we believe in supporting our staff as much as our students. Here are some benefits that we provide: 

• Competitive remuneration
• 6.2 weeks Annual Leave
• Additional employer superannuation contributions when voluntary contributions are made
• Professional development opportunities available
• Onsite Pool and Gym available to staff
• Salary Packaging Available
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite café 
• School fee concession of permanently employed staff
• First aid and CPR training provided annually
• Annual influenza vaccinations

How to Apply 

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our secure online recruitment portal. Submit your cover letter and CV addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer.

For enquiries (not applications), please contact the People and Culture Team at employment@trinity.vic.edu.au 

Applications Close:  10pm Thursday, 19 March 2026

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered early.

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.

About Trinity

For more than 122 years, Trinity has been an aspirational learning community and prized a 'values education'. We are an Anglican, independent school for boys located in the inner-East of Melbourne, and care for approximately 1,600 students from 3-year-old Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information about our school and offerings, please visit our website About - Trinity Grammar School