Manager – Library Service Operations – Geelong

• Manager, Library Service Operations
• Permanent, full-time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Band 7, $98,498 – $109,404 plus 11% superannuation

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation has a key management opportunity, working in a supportive and collaborative division, committed to achieving impactful community outcomes.

Working for GRLC will enable you to achieve a balanced lifestyle. You will feel productive and useful; you will experience enjoyment and you will be valued by the people you are working with.

This role offers the fantastic opportunity to lead the team at GRLC. Managerial experience along with a deep understanding of the role of public libraries, an ability to engage, lead and coach customer-centred teams, the capacity to build relationships with diverse community members and a relevant tertiary qualification are essential.

The key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead, develop and coach individuals and capable teams to enable innovative and contemporary ways of working, thinking and delivering services.
• Ensure the consistency of provision and delivery of high quality, community focused library and information services and programs that respond to community needs and expectations.
• Lead a continuous improvement culture that is dynamic, resilient and collaborative.
• Manage GRLC’s Occupational Health and Safety objectives and Child Safe Standards ensuring community libraries remain safe spaces for staff and community.
• Build and nurture connections – locally, within the region and across the industry.
• Foster positive relationships that create and maintain collaboration with key community groups, Local and State Governments and other key stakeholders.

In return, you will receive many benefits from us including:

• As a learning organisation, we are committed to personal and professional growth and provide ample professional development opportunities.
• Every single role at GRLC contributes to meeting the needs of our community; your role makes a difference for our customers.
• As a value-based and caring employer, we also offer purchase leave arrangements, carry-over arrangements from the Local Government sector, local Employee Assistance Program, and annual free vaccination reimbursement.
• We welcome candidates with the right skill set and experience to apply, that may need adjusted working hours to suit family commitments and work/life balance.

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For further information, please contact David Semmens on [email protected] using the subject line: Manager – Library Service Operations – Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.