Head of Public Libraries & Statewide Programs

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Public Libraries branch seeks a senior leader to oversee expenditure governance, assurance and evaluation of library funding for local governments and statewide services.

You will build strategic relationships across government and partners, exercise delegated authority on branch decisions, and guide projects and professional development within approved frameworks.

A focus on a positive, inclusive workplace and compliance with Public Sector Act requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• Current open Queensland Driver Licence.
• Appointments subject to criminal history checks under Public Sector Act 2022.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest as required by Public Sector Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership for expenditure, governance, assurance, performance monitoring and evaluation of public library funding programs.
• Building and maintaining strategic and operational relationships with local government, state government and sector partners.
• Exercising delegated authority for branch-level decision-making, including prioritisation of work programs, allocation of resources, risks and issues.
• Leading and managing the Public Libraries branch workforce, setting direction and performance management.
• Setting direction for statewide projects, campaigns and professional development initiatives within approved frameworks.
• Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by modelling inclusive and ethical conduct.

Job description

Queensland Government's Public Libraries branch seeks a senior leader to oversee expenditure governance, assurance and evaluation of library funding for local governments and statewide services.

You will build strategic relationships across government and partners, exercise delegated authority on branch decisions, and guide projects and professional development within approved frameworks.

A focus on a positive, inclusive workplace and compliance with Public Sector Act requirements is expected.