Library Services Lead – Assets & Infrastructure

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Mornington; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is recruiting a Library Services Lead – Assets & Infrastructure to steer strategic planning, renewal and delivery of library assets and infrastructure. You will develop investment plans and coordinate capital works to support accessible, contemporary library services.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in relevant fields or equivalent leadership experience, with a focus on lifecycle planning and securing grants to strengthen community services.

Qualifications

• Strategic asset and infrastructure planning using data, community insights and asset performance.
• Experience developing lifecycle plans, business cases and investment priorities.
• Understanding of contemporary public library services, collections, technologies and community infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based asset management strategies and lifecycle plans.
• Oversee renewal and optimisation of library facilities, collections, furniture, technology and infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate infrastructure projects from planning through to implementation in line with Council priorities.
• Identify grants and funding opportunities; prepare business cases and funding submissions.

Skills

Strategic asset planning

Infrastructure management

Grant funding

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Library & Information Management degree

Asset/Facilities/Project Management qualifications

Leadership experience

Job description

Library Services Lead – Assets & Infrastructure

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Security – Permanent part-time role, 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE), based at Hastings Office and within library branches, with work across the municipality as required. Band 6 – $99,732 - $109,561 per annum, pro rata (excl. super).
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
  

About the Role

As Library Services Lead – Assets & Infrastructure, you will lead the strategic planning, renewal and delivery of library assets and infrastructure to support sustainable, accessible and contemporary library services. You will develop asset strategies and investment plans, coordinate capital works and improvement projects, and pursue funding opportunities that strengthen service capacity and meet community needs.

Reporting to the Coordinator Library Services, the core responsibilities include:

• Develop evidence-based asset management strategies, lifecycle plans and investment priorities informed by asset performance, utilisation and future community needs.
• Oversee the planning, renewal and optimisation of library facilities, collections, furniture, technology, self-service infrastructure, the Library Van and library lockers to support safe, accessible and fit-for-purpose services.
• Plan and coordinate infrastructure projects, refurbishments and capital works from planning through to implementation, delivering outcomes aligned with service and Council priorities.
• Identify grants and investment partnerships, prepare business cases and funding submissions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for sustainable investment in library infrastructure.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or extensive experience in a similar strategic leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic asset and infrastructure planning, management and renewal, using data, community insights and asset performance to develop lifecycle plans, business cases and investment priorities.
• An understanding of contemporary public library services, collections, technologies and community infrastructure, and how asset planning supports equitable access and service excellence.
• Demonstrated success identifying, securing and managing grant funding, investment opportunities or infrastructure projects, with the ability to build compelling cases for investment and influence decisions.
• Highly developed communication, relationship management, negotiation and collaboration skills, including preparing strategic plans, reports and funding submissions and building productive partnerships across organisational boundaries.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

Applications Close: 11:59pm , 16th November 2026.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.