About The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School, established in 1846, is a leading Anglican Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. Guided by our values of humility, kindness, courage and respect, we foster a supportive and inclusive community where students and staff are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute with purpose.
Are you a passionate librarian who believes libraries are at the heart of learning, curiosity and community?
The Hutchins School is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Librarian to join our Library Team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire reading, support student learning and partner with teachers to deliver high-quality library and information services across our Junior and Senior School libraries.
This is a permanent position, working full-time during school terms only (0.843 FTE).
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Library, you will play an integral role in supporting teaching and learning by developing engaging library programs, curating high-quality collections and helping students become confident and independent users of information.
This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will:
- Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver learning experiences that develop students' inquiry, research, information and digital literacy skills.
- Foster a whole-school culture of reading through engaging programs, literature promotion and library initiatives.
- Develop and maintain contemporary physical and digital library collections that support curriculum priorities and student interests.
- Manage library systems, cataloguing standards and digital resources to ensure collections remain accessible and discoverable.
- Support continuous improvement through evidence-informed practice, innovation and collaboration with colleagues across the School.
About you
You are an information professional who enjoys working with young people, collaborating with educators and creating welcoming learning environments where curiosity can flourish.
You'll bring:
- Qualifications in Library or Information Science and eligibility for, or membership of, ALIA.
- Experience as a librarian, ideally within an educational setting.
- Knowledge of contemporary information literacy, digital literacy and research practices.
- Experience developing and managing library collections and information services.
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the School community.
- A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and supporting lifelong learning.
To view a full Position Description for this role, please click here or copy and paste this link to your browser - https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/PD%20-%20Librarian%202026.pdf
Why join The Hutchins School?
At The Hutchins School, our values of Humility, Kindness, Courage and Respect guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture where staff are encouraged to learn, innovate and contribute to a strong sense of community.
As part of our Library Team, you'll work in contemporary learning spaces alongside passionate educators, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and love of reading that will serve them throughout their lives.
If you are an innovative and collaborative librarian who is passionate about supporting student learning and creating engaging library experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
The Hutchins School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to:
- Hold or be eligible to obtain Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Undergo a National Police Check.
- Demonstrate a commitment to child safety and the School's safeguarding practices, including undertaking mandatory safeguarding children training.
Applications
Applications should include:
- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
- A current resume.
Applications for this role must be submitted by 5.00pm Sunday 9 August 2026.
For further information about this role, please contact the Human Resources team at [email protected].
The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.
