Position: Teacher Librarian Commencement Date: As soon as practicable Tenure: Part Time, Fixed Term Salary Range: $53.71- $78.64 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 14 July 2025 unless filled prior St Benedict's Catholic School features the highest standard of education and learning facilities synonymous with Catholic schools across Townsville city. St Benedict’s Catholic School nurtures learning success by promoting student engagement within a flexible environment. St Benedict’s Catholic School embraces sustainable practices for the natural and built environment fostering a love for creation and aspiring to be good stewards. Our school’s culture reflects the grace and spirit of St Benedict, known as a gentle, dignified, strong, peace-loving man, who lived a contemplative life and honoured ‘God in all of life’. About the role St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw is seeking is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Library Services to commence as soon as practicable and conclude on 5 Decemeber 2025 . This is a Fixed Term, Full Time position completing 12 hours per week. The Teacher-Librarian is a professional who holds both a teaching qualification and a qualification in librarianship, recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian School Library Association (ASLA). As an educator and an information specialist, the Teacher-Librarian works with the administration team, library staff, teachers and students to support the school’s curriculum through: The provision of responsive and dynamic resource and information services to the school community Collaboration within the school community to integrate these services into teaching and learning programmes. The Teacher-Librarian maintains the responsibility for the overall management of the school library and information service. The Teacher-Librarian is a focal point between the provision of information services and the school community and must perform the role in a professional, welcoming and helpful manner. To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers Current Driver’s Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner Please refer to the Position Description and Role Statement for more information. What we offer Competitive Salary Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading Salary packaging options Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Corporate health insurance Induction, professional development and learning opportunities Wellbeing programs and initiatives Our Organisation Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. How to apply If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you. Complete the application form, including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address) Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Upload a current resume Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 21 July 2025 unless filled prior. 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