Library Services Lead – Planning & Engagement

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Mornington; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time role

Band 6 salary, pro rata

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a Library Services Lead – Planning & Engagement to steer strategic planning, evaluation, advocacy and promotion of the Library Service. You will drive evidence-based decision-making and ensure services respond to community needs and priorities.

Reporting to the Coordinator - Library Services, you will lead the development of library strategies, stakeholder engagement and marketing initiatives to increase participation and sustainability across Hastings and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management or related discipline.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and performance reporting in local government or libraries.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Knowledge of child safety, events, risk management, OH&S and inclusion requirements and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Library Strategy and aligned plans and policies using data and insights to inform priorities and reporting.
• Lead engagement with community and stakeholders, build partnerships and advocate for library services in the Council and community.
• Develop marketing and communications with Council’s team to increase awareness, participation and engagement with library services, programs and partnerships.
• Translate trends, research and customer insights into innovative service improvements and funding opportunities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication skills

Governance & compliance

Community development

Education

Library & Information Management qualification

Job description

Library Services Lead – Planning & Engagement

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, 30.4 hours per week (0.8 FTE), based at Hastings Office and within library branches, with work across the municipality as required. Band 6 – $99,732 - $109,451 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 – Planning & Engagement, you will lead the strategic planning, evaluation, advocacy and promotion of the Library Service. You will drive evidence-based decision-making and community-informed service design, ensuring library services respond to community needs, align with Council priorities and remain sustainable into the future.

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

• Lead the development and implementation of the Library Strategy and aligned plans and policies, using service data, community insights and evaluation to inform priorities, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
• Lead meaningful community and stakeholder engagement, build strategic partnerships and advocate for the value and impact of library services within Council and the broader community.
• Develop marketing, promotional and communication initiatives with Council’s communications team and key stakeholders to increase awareness, participation and engagement with library services, programs and partnerships.
• Translate emerging trends, research and customer insights into innovative service improvements, funding opportunities and strategic initiatives that strengthen customer experience and long-term sustainability.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management, Social Sciences, Community Engagement or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in a similar role, with demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, policy development, service evaluation and performance reporting in local government, libraries, community or a related environment.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare strategic plans, reports and business cases and translate complex information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• A strong understanding of contemporary community development, public libraries, local government and partnership-based service delivery, with the ability to analyse community needs and emerging trends and translate opportunities into practical initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience building productive stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships, with the ability to influence, collaborate and advocate for services and communicate their organisational value and community impact.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, policies and contemporary practice relating to child safety, public events, risk management, occupational health and safety, and access and inclusion, with demonstrated ability to apply governance and compliance requirements when planning and delivering programs and events.

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.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

This role requires a National Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and a driver’s licence.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.