Library Services Lead – Reading and Collections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Competitive salary

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a Library Services Lead – Reading & Collections to provide strategic leadership for library collections, reading initiatives, and resources across the network. You will use data insights and community feedback to ensure services meet current community needs and align with Council objectives.

Reporting to the Coordinator - Library Services, you will lead collection strategy, support literacy campaigns, manage procurement, and foster stakeholder partnerships

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Services recognised by ALIA, and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Experience in public library collection development, collection management, readers’ advisory, literacy promotion and strategic service planning is highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection strategy, development and performance using data and trends.
• Develop and promote reading and literacy initiatives and partnerships.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and resource planning for value for money.
• Build relationships and contribute to service planning, policy development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

ALIA-recognised qualification

Library degree

Tools

Library systems

Acquisitions

Procurement

Job description

Library Services Lead – Reading and Collections

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).
  
• 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 – Reading & Collections, you will provide strategic leadership for the development, management and promotion of library collections, reading initiatives and resources across the library network. You will use community insights, industry knowledge and data analysis to ensure collections and services are contemporary, accessible and responsive to community needs, while aligning with Council’s strategic objectives.

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

• Lead collection strategy, development and performance, using data, community feedback and industry trends to inform planning and improvements.
• Develop and promote reading and literacy initiatives, campaigns and partnerships that encourage participation, lifelong learning and access to books, ideas and information.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships and resource planning to achieve value for money and comply with Council policies and legislative requirements.
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to service planning, policy development, project delivery and continuous improvement to strengthen community access and engagement.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Services recognised by ALIA, and/or extensive experience in a similar role. Experience in public library collection development, collection management, readers’ advisory, literacy promotion and strategic service planning is highly regarded.
• Expertise in contemporary collection management, library systems, acquisitions and emerging public library trends, with the ability to analyse data and apply insights to strategic planning and service improvement.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear reports and recommendations, building productive relationships, negotiating effectively and managing sensitive enquiries with professionalism and sound judgement.
• The ability to solve complex problems and implement practical, innovative solutions that respond to community needs and improve access to collections and reading experiences.

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, a Working with Children Check and a driver’s licence.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Penelope Hagan, Collections and Resources Senior Officer on 03 5970 2***.

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