Senior Library Branch Leader Caboolture
Join City of Moreton Bay as an experienced Library Branch Leader, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.
Leading a team of 17, you will guide the library team to provide and deliver a wide range of contemporary and dynamic services aimed at achieving quality community engagement and positive customer experiences!
To achieve this, you will be responsible for the management and development of:
* a large branch library team
* a library collection that addresses the collection needs of the local community and supports network collection outcomes
* relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regional partners
* business plans and reports on service outcomes
* facility and venue maintenance
* service and process reviews to deliver strategies and projects
Caboolture Library is home to our mobile library, and you will oversee the operations of this service. Click here to learn more about our mobile library!
The council has libraries located at Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Strathpine, and Woodford.
You will be experienced and knowledgeable in delivering high-volume and complex public library services and programs.
As an influential, proactive, and passionate leader, you will demonstrate your experience and commitment to:
* building positive and productive relationships with stakeholders
* developing team and individual capabilities
* fostering a healthy, inclusive, and well-connected workplace
You should be well-versed in strategy development and business documentation, including developing business plans, reporting, financial management, and managing complex projects.
Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management or a relevant field and hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
This position requires availability to work any 5 out of 7 days, with the branch open late on Tuesdays until 8 pm, and potentially one weekend per month.
Why City of Moreton Bay?
We're building a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council, in one of Australia's fastest-growing areas.
This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a pivotal time.
At City of Moreton Bay, we focus on today's vital work and the future possibilities for our city, council, and your career.
Here's what you'll love about working with us:
* Building a city of the future that promotes prosperity, sustainability, and affordability.
* Getting hands-on in a rewarding career that serves and strengthens our communities.
* Contributing to the lifestyle you and your family want to enjoy.
Additional benefits include:
* Work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight
* Career development through our Study, Training, and Research Scheme (STARS)
* Salary packaging options
* Health and wellbeing support, including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations
* Support services like confidential counselling and employee assistance programs
Ready for a career that matters?
Join us and help shape the future of our city. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, including a current resume and optional cover letter. The recruitment process includes a National Criminal History Check.
We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
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Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday, 18 May 2025.