Manager, Strategic Programs and Destination
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Base pay range
A$130,673.00/yr - A$152,772.00/yr
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria's education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.
About the Opportunity
* Bring your entrepreneurial mindset to this leadership opportunity
* VPS 6.1 Full-time, Ongoing position
* Pivotal role overseeing and shaping strategic programs
The Manager, Strategic Programs and Destination provides strategic, business, and operational leadership. Reporting to the Head of Audience Engagement, the role is responsible for developing and delivering a unified suite of audience-focused programs that significantly enhances engagement and positions the Library as a leading cultural destination. The role has oversight of StartSpace, Fellowships, public programs, tours, and guest experiences, all strategically designed to maximise impact for Library audiences.
The Manager, Strategic Programs and Destination is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
* Providing visionary leadership and modelling a collaborative, innovative culture
* Cultivating strategic partnerships and achieving audience objectives
* Optimising project and process management
* Managing financial and operational plans
* Leveraging data and growing program revenue
About You
The ideal candidate has the capacity to plan and manage diverse, complex projects within agreed budgets and timeframes. You will also understand contemporary audience behaviours and cultural consumption patterns and know how to translate strategies into programs and projects that achieve organisational goals.
In addition, you will bring:
* Experience creating and developing strategic initiatives within a cultural or educational organisation context
* A history of delivering large-scale programs that are impactful and engaging to audiences
* Demonstrated experience leading multiple, complex projects undertaking best practice project management methodologies
* Proven ability to effectively manage resources and compliance requirements
* Demonstrated leadership and innovation capability that fosters a culture of growth and engagement
* A history of successfully implementing business and financial plans that are aligned to organisational goals and result in increased revenue
* Demonstrated experience working with UX design
About the Library
State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
How to apply
Please note that all applications need to be submitted via Careers.Vic
The following documents should be attached to your application:
* Resume
* Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description, which is available on the Careers.Vic website (Click on Manager, Strategic Programs and Destination)
(For more information on format and content of your application, please see
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Reasonable Adjustments
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Applications close on Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Business Development
* Industries
Education and Libraries
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