Library Services Lead – Programs & Events

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Mornington; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a Library Services Lead – Programs & Events to design, deliver, and continually improve library programs and learning experiences. You will work across branches, mobile and digital platforms to increase participation and support literacy and wellbeing within the community.

The role reports to the Coordinator - Library Services and requires a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, plus experience leading programs or community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal capabilities with the ability to facilitate discussions and workshops.
• Experience designing and delivering library programs, events and learning experiences.
• Ability to use data and feedback to evaluate impact and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver inclusive library programs, events and learning initiatives that reflect community needs and strategic priorities.
• Increase participation and reach diverse audiences through accessible experiences.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organisations and local services to extend service reach.
• Coordinate program schedules, resources and budgets while ensuring safety and inclusion requirements.
• Use data and feedback to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences / Community Development / Engagement / Event Management

Job description

Library Services Lead – Programs & Events

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 full-time role (35 hours per week), based at Hastings Office and within library branches, with work across the municipality as required. Band 6 (Libraries) – $99,732 - $109,561 per annum (excl. super)
• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• 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 – Programs & Events, you will lead the planning, design, delivery and continuous improvement of library programs, events and learning experiences that increase community participation and support literacy, lifelong learning and wellbeing. Working across branches, the mobile library, outreach locations and digital platforms, you will ensure programming responds to community needs and aligns with Council priorities and the Library Strategy.

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

• Plan, coordinate and deliver inclusive library programs, events and learning initiatives that reflect community needs, contemporary practice and strategic priorities.
• Increase participation, reach diverse audiences and strengthen community connections through accessible and engaging experiences.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organisations, local services and sector partners to extend service reach and enhance community outcomes.
• Coordinate program schedules, resources, budgets and stakeholders to deliver safe, professional events, applying child safety, public event, risk management, occupational health and safety, and access and inclusion requirements.
• Use data, community feedback and evaluation to measure program impact, identify emerging trends and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Community Development or Engagement, Event Management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in a similar role, including leading programs, events, learning initiatives or community engagement activities in a library, community or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to manage annual program schedules, resources and budgets and deliver multiple initiatives concurrently, using data, community insights and evaluation to inform planning and improvement.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to consult, influence, negotiate and build productive partnerships and meaningful community connections.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of contemporary community development, public libraries, local government and partnership-based service delivery, with the ability to translate community needs and emerging trends into practical initiatives.

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 driver’s licence.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

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