Chantal Pettit
North Hobart,Australia
Summary
Experienced Librarian and education professional with a strong background in information literacy, community engagement, and program delivery. Proven ability to design and implement inclusive learning initiatives, support diverse learners, and manage both digital and physical information resources. Brings a collaborative approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for fostering lifelong learning within community and educational environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian
Dominic College
02.2019 - Current
- Design and deliver K–10 information literacy programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum
- Support students and staff in developing research, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills
- Managed acquisition, cataloguing, and lifecycle of physical and digital collections to ensure up-to-date resources for users
- Deliver training sessions on library systems, databases, and digital resources
- Develop and implement library policies, procedures, and service improvements
- Coordinated literacy initiatives, events, and displays to foster engagement and cultivate a reading culture among students and the community
- Provide tailored support to diverse learners, ensuring accessibility and inclusion
Personnel Capability Specialist
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2007 - 08.2016
- Coordinated workforce planning activities, aligning personnel training with organisational needs to support operational effectiveness
- Delivered strategic recommendations to senior leadership on workforce capability and retention, informing key decision-making processes
- Contributed to policy development, governance frameworks, and procedural documentation
- Maintained catalogue systems and conducted audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Managed acquisition, distribution, and control of technical publications and digital records
- Worked across multi-agency environments, supporting integration of systems and processes
Education
Graduate Certificate - Education (Contemporary Literacies)
Charles Sturt University
12-2022
Bachelor of Information Studies - Children’s Librarianship
Charles Sturt University
12-2021
Skills
- Collection development and resource management
- Information literacy and research support
- Curriculum support and program delivery
- Digital literacy and online database training
- Program evaluation
- Information systems and records management
- Policy development and implementation
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Training delivery and facilitation
- Community engagement and outreach
Affiliations
- Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
- Australian School Library Association (ASLA)
- Children’s Book Council of Australia
- Southern Tasmanian Library Network
- Australian Teacher Librarian Network
Certification
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
- Certificate III in Business (BSB30110)
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Workplace Assessor and Instructor
- Equity Advisor
- Fire Warden
Honours And Awards
- Chief of Air Force Commendation – Royal Australian Air Force
- Australia Day Medallion – Australian Defence Force
- Australian Defence Medal
- Executive Dean’s Award – Charles Sturt University
Timeline
Librarian
Dominic College
02.2019 - Current
Personnel Capability Specialist
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2007 - 08.2016
Graduate Certificate - Education (Contemporary Literacies)
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Information Studies - Children’s Librarianship
Charles Sturt University