Library Services Manager

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being: Discounted gym

Employee assistance program

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging options

Positive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Library Services Manager to lead a passionate team in planning, developing and delivering quality library services across multiple locations. You will drive strategy, empower staff and build strong partnerships to meet community needs. This fixed-term role offers an attractive remuneration package with 12.5% superannuation and leave loading.

Closing date 1 October 2026. Applicants should hold a professional qualification and a current Queensland C Class Drivers

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification and/or substantial equivalent experience.
• Current Queensland C Class Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal and library service skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the practices and procedures for project management, operational management and strategic planning.
• The ability to work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning of library services through service delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement to meet future growth.
• Inspire and support a high-performing team across multiple locations creating an environment where people feel empowered, motivated and able to deliver great outcomes for the community
• Identify, assess and manage strategic, operational and reputational risks
• Build strong partnerships and lead meaningful stakeholder engagement internally and externally
• Integrate customer experience, value management and financial data to understand customer and community needs and design responsive library services
• Monitor, measure and prepare reports on the delivery of outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Library services

Education

Professional qualification or substantial equivalent experience

Tools

Project management

Operational planning

Strategic planning

Job description

Improve lives now and into the future by shaping the delivery of contemporary, inclusive and community-focused experiences.

About The Role

As Library Services Manager you will lead a passionate, professional and self-motivated team in the planning, development and delivery of quality library services.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive strategic planning of library services through service delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement to meet future growth
• Inspire and support a high-performing team across multiple locations creating an environment where people feel empowered, motivated and able to deliver great outcomes for the community
• Identify, assess and manage strategic, operational and reputational risks
• Build strong partnerships and lead meaningful stakeholder engagement internally and externally
• Integrate customer experience, value management and financial data to understand customer and community needs and design responsive library services
• Monitor, measure and prepare reports on the delivery of outcomes

View the position description for more details about the role.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant professional qualification and/or substantial equivalent experience
• Current Queensland C Class Drivers Licence
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal and library service skills
• Advanced knowledge of the practices and procedures for project management, operational management and strategic planning
• The ability to work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About The Benefits

This is a fixed-term contract with an attractive remuneration package that includes 12.5% superannuation and leave loading.

• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends

About Us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date: 1 October 2026

Please direct any related questions to [e-mail].

Pre Employment Screening

Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.