Team Leader - Libraries

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council; Melbourne, Bass Coast Shire; Híbrido; AUD 133.000 - 162.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Permanent full-time role

Generous leave provisions

Diverse and safe environment

Descripción de la vacante

Mornington Peninsula Shire invites applications for the Team Leader - Libraries. This senior role leads a team delivering high-quality library services, programs and customer experiences across the network, aligning with Council priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage budgets and resources, drive innovation and inclusion, and build strong partnerships with the community. A relevant qualification and public-sector experience are preferred; hybrid work and local presence across

Formación

• A relevant tertiary qualification in leadership, management, business, community services or a related discipline.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams and delivering customer-focused services in a complex operational environment.
• Experience in planning, budgets, projects and resources and driving innovation.
• Ability to develop employees and partnerships with the community and internal teams.
• Understanding of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance in public service.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for a contemporary, innovative and sustainable library service.
• Lead strategic plans, policies and service initiatives aligned with Council priorities.
• Ensure library services, programs, collections, spaces and technologies are accessible and customer-focused.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based planning to improve customer experience.
• Lead and develop employees and volunteers through coaching and development.
• Manage plans, budgets, projects and resources, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure governance and compliance.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Budget management

Partnership building

Educación

Tertiary qualification in leadership/management/business/public services

Descripción del empleo

Senior Officer starting from $147,612.49pa + super

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

Lead a contemporary, innovative and community-focused library service across the Mornington Peninsula.

• 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.
• Security - Permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week, based at Hastings office or library branches, with work across locations within the municipality as required. Senior Officer starting from- $147,612.49 per annum(excl.super)
• Leadership - Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

About the Role

The Team Leader - Libraries leads employees and volunteers to deliver high-quality library services, programs and customer experiences across the library network, ensuring services are responsive to community needs and aligned with Council priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Community Services, the core responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership for a contemporary, innovative and sustainable library service that responds to community needs and industry best practice.
• Lead strategic plans, policies and service initiatives aligned with Council priorities.
• Ensure library services, programs, collections, spaces and technologies are accessible, customer-focused and responsive to diverse community needs.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based planning to improve customer experience and community outcomes.
• Lead and develop employees and volunteers through coaching, professional development and a culture of accountability and inclusion.
• Manage plans, budgets, projects and resources, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure effective governance, risk and regulatory compliance.

About You

We are looking for a strategic, inclusive and community-focused leader who can guide a high-performing workforce, drive service innovation and build strong partnerships.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in leadership, management, business, community services or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and delivering customer-focused services in a complex operational environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement plans, manage budgets, projects and resources, and drive innovation and service improvement.
• Strong ability to lead and develop employees and volunteers and build effective relationships with community members, partners and internal teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of accessible and inclusive service delivery, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance in a public sector environment.
• Strong critical thinking, business acumen, collaboration and strategic foresight. Experience in public libraries and/or local government is desirable.
• A current driver licence and the ability to meet National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check requirements.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

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).

Applications Close: 5pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026.