Whitlam School Teacher Librarian | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 20 August 2026

Classification: Classroom Teacher
Salary: $91,396 - $129,106 plus superannuation
Position No: Whitlam School Teacher Librarian - P721676
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 August 2026
Contact Officer: Melissa Mongan on Melissa.Mongan@ed.act.edu.au or 0403495363

Whitlam School Teacher Librarian: permanent position

• Teacher Librarian (1 Full time position starting Term 4 - 12 October 2026)

Whitlam School is the ACT Education Directorate’s 94th school and is located in the Molonglo Valley of Canberra. Opening in 2027, the school will eventually cater for up to 780 students from preschool to Year 6, reflecting the vibrant and rapidly expanding community it serves. An Early Childhood Education and Care Centre (ECEC) will open in 2028, providing 130 places for children from birth to preschool and strengthening the school’s role as a hub for families.

Designed with modern, sustainable principles, Whitlam School will be inclusive and welcoming, a place where every child can thrive. Flexible learning spaces—both indoor and outdoor—will support high‑quality teaching, creativity, collaboration and personalised learning.

Whitlam School’s vision ‘Creating Tomorrow, Together’ is founded on the values of ‘Belong, Connect and Imagine.’ Every learner and family will be known, valued and supported. A culture of kindness, trust and collaboration will shape relationships with students, staff and families, creating a safe, positive and future‑focused environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school embraces a solution‑focused and optimistic approach to learning and growth. Staff will play a key role in building the school’s vision, values, culture and educational practices from the beginning.

Whitlam School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Teacher Librarian to join our inaugural school team. This is a rare opportunity to establish a new ACT public school and school library and make a meaningful impact on students, their families, and our local community. A qualified Teacher Librarian supports the delivery of the curriculum at a student, classroom and school level by enhancing digital and information literacy, resourcing the curriculum and helping students become critical, creative and collaborative thinkers.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher salaries and conditions in Australia. Starting at $91,396 for graduate teachers, with experienced teachers earning between $108,619 and $129,106.
• Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
• Relocation support: Up to $12K reimbursement for interstate teachers, plus extra for dependents.
• Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy short commutes with every ACT public school within a 30-minute drive, giving you more time for what matters.
• Focus on wellbeing: Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 94 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Through our Strong Foundations program, we are delivering a consistent evidence-based approach to learning across ACT public schools. This program is implementing 10 proven teaching strategies – including explicit literacy and numeracy instruction – and a standard assessment schedule from kindergarten to year 10, keeping wellbeing and learning outcomes at the centre of every student’s journey.

More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

About the role:

As a teacher librarian in an ACT public school, you will:

• Inspire and teach students from preschool to year 6 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0) as part of a prescribed teaching load
• Teaching basic information, research and literacy skills
• Foster positive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider school community and creating a safe and welcoming library space
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.
• Building the resource collection from nothing to something amazing!
• Develop a culture and love of reading
• Creating a safe and welcoming place in the library
• Supporting teachers with resourcing the curriculum and collaboratively planning

What we’re looking for:

• Resource management expertise: Skills in developing, curating, and managing diverse print and digital collections that support teaching and learning across preschool to year 6
• Passion for fostering a love of reading: Ability to design engaging literacy experiences, from storytelling sessions to interactive displays, that inspire children and the community to become confident, enthusiastic readers.
• Collaboration and communication skills: Capacity to work closely with teachers, families, and the wider school community, providing professional support and strengthening home–school literacy connections.
• Commitment to inclusive and innovative practice: Dedication to creating a welcoming, inclusive library space that celebrates diversity, embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and embraces new technologies such as digital storytelling and makerspaces.
• Leadership: Capacity to lead whole-school initiatives such as Book Week and Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge and enrichment that aligns with school improvement priorities.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicants must have a recognised teaching qualification along with a recognised Teacher Librarian qualification or be currently enrolled in a course to attain this qualification.

Mandatory:

• A recognised 4-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute Teacher Registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or eligibility to apply).
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

• Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications, including teacher librarian qualifications
• A statement (maximum 2 pages) showing how your experience fits with the 7 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) teacher standards.
• Evidence of your current teacher registration.
• Contact details for two teaching referees.
• Your academic transcripts (preferably certified) - new graduates only.

For more information on applying for an ACT public school teaching role, visit the website.

The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Visit the website to find out more about rewarding careers when you teach in Canberra.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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