Manager Library Services

Careers at Council; Mosman; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fitness subsidy

Tertiary study assistance

Fitness passport discounted gym access

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mosman Council is seeking a Manager Library Services to lead the Mosman Library Service, delivering high-quality programs, resources and experiences for residents and visitors in collaboration with Council and the community.

You will drive innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement across library services, with a focus on planning, partnerships and delivering customer-centric programs that enhance community life.

Qualifications

• Five years' leadership experience in library or related environment.
• Strong strategic planning and delivery of results.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, managing projects, budgets, risk and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with problem-solving and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Library Services team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, programs and collections aligned with Council’s priorities.
• Be a key contributor to planning a new Library building and service model development.
• Drive development of library collections, technology and programs to meet current and emerging needs.
• Promote and represent the Library Service through community engagement, partnerships and networks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

• Opportunity to lead a high performing, agile and creative team closely connected with the Mosman community
• Full-time permanent opportunity, 35 hours per week with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total Package: $145,742 to $177,574 p.a. plus super, phone and car allowance

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

As our Manager Library Services you will provide strategic leadership and management of the Mosman Library Service, ensuring it continues to anticipate and meet the needs of our community. Working collaboratively across Council and with the community, you will drive innovation, service excellence and the delivery of high-quality library programs, resources and experiences that enrich the lives of residents and visitors.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won theXref 2025 Best Workplace Awardand theXref 2025 Change Champion Award,which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead and manage the Library Services team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, programs and collections aligned with Council’s strategic priorities and community needs.
  Be a key contributor to the planning of a new Library building and associated service model development.
• Drive the development of library collections, technology and programs, ensuring services remain responsive to current and emerging community needs.
• Promote and represent the Library Service through community engagement, partnerships, outreach initiatives and participation in professional networks, including the Shorelink Library Network and industry bodies.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends.
• Minimum five years' leadership experience in a library or related environment, with demonstrated strategic planning and the ability to deliver results.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, managing projects, budgets, risk and governance responsibilities.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and operating effectively in a complex organisational environment.

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people