Strategic Library Leader: Reading & 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

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