Broken Hill City Council is offering a rare opportunity to manage a brand new library facility, with Council's new $15m library set to launch in late 2025.Reporting directly to the Director Corporate and Community, you will support Broken Hill City Council in maximising innovative and cost-effective services that meet community needs, as well as developing long-term goals of the library within a framework which takes account of the changing nature of the delivery of library services in the twenty-first century.Job DescriptionThe successful applicant will enjoy all the benefits and comforts that come with a new purpose-built facility, along with the exciting opportunity to oversee and deliver a new era of library services to the people of Broken Hill.As Library Manager you will lead the Library Services team in delivering high-quality library programs, information resources, services, and educational programs that support learning, literacy, and social inclusion for community members and visitors to the city.As an experienced leader, you are adept at managing team workflows to meet the desired outcomes and can engage key stakeholders to implement change. You will have demonstrated experience in budget preparation and monitoring, staff and volunteer performance management, and project coordination. You create high-performance workplaces in a customer-driven environment.We are seeking an individual that has previous experience mentoring staff and leading by example. Your values will closely align with Council’s adopted values: Accountability, Perseverance, Pride, Courage, Honesty, and Teamwork. You will thrive on the opportunity to drive collaboration, innovation, and enthusiasm.Broken Hill City Council has entered an exciting new era of progression, development, and change. We are recognised as Australia's First Nationally Heritage Listed City, are a powerhouse for renewable energies, and are leading the way as a smart and sustainable community. We offer an exciting, vibrant, and inclusive workplace with a wide variety of options for people from all backgrounds. We enjoy a great lifestyle where work and play are only a stone's throw away.At Broken Hill City Council, we invest in our people through supported leadership development programs, coaching, and targeted training initiatives.A digital fly-through of the city's new library can be found here: Our New LibraryThe ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.Commitment to a values and behaviours leadership model and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.Building a culture where the ‘organisation wide’ adopted values and behaviours of the organisation are championed.Commitment to embracing Council's customer service framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.Commitment to the liveability of our community.Benefits working for Council include:Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks of annual leavePaid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous serviceCorporate Health and Well-being programsEmployee growth and development opportunitiesSalary packaging optionsSocial ClubThe appointment will be subject to:Pre-employment MedicalNational Police and Background CheckReference ChecksJob reference: BHCC-LIB-01Any questions about the role can be directed to Razija Nu’man, Director Corporate and Community, on (08) 8080 3387.To apply for this role, Click here and provide Council with a cover letter (no more than 4 pages) that focuses on the essential requirements of the role, demonstrates your successes in previous roles, and an up-to-date CV with at least two current referees.Applications close Friday 16 May 2025 at 5pm (ACST)Market allowance may be offered to the preferred candidate.Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People & Culture Department on (08) 8080 3342 and 8080 3351.Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.
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