Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart
The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
Why Work at The Friends’ School?
At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
About the Role
The Friends’ School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Library Technician to join our Senior School on a permanent, full-time basis during term time.
This role is responsible for providing library services to the Senior School students, staff and community by maintaining library and information services, operating and maintaining library circulation systems and managing digital resources.
The successful applicant will bring high level interpersonal skills and accuracy, strong time management skills and experience using a range of ICT hardware, software and other digital technologies.
Key Focus Areas
- Perform a wide range of technical duties necessary to maintain library and information services.
- Construct and maintain bibliographic records.
- Operate and maintain the library circulation system.
- Issue, return and re-shelve library resources.
- Manage digital resources including training library users.
- Maintain the integrity of the collection by accurate shelving, shelf reading and stocktaking.
- Assist with the use of digital equipment.
- Contribute to maintaining the procedures manual and creating library webpages.
- Develop promotional materials and displays.
- Assist students and staff with physical and digital resources.
- Provide training for members of the school community as required.
A full outline of the responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma of Library and Information Services or equivalent.
- School library experience, and/or strong knowledge of, and experience with, children’s literature and literacy.
- Demonstrated experience using a range of ICT hardware, software and other digital technologies.
- High level of accuracy, strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- A current Tasmania Working with Vulnerable People registration (employment) and have a National Police Check (less than 6 months old).
- A strong alignment with the Purpose & Concerns and ethos of The Friends’ School.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.
- A current resume detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.
Click the Apply button to commence your recruitment journey with The Friends’ School.
