INTERNAL ONLY - LIBRARY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Personnel Area: Lifestyle and Community Services 

Branch: Library Services  

Salary Range: Band 8, $139,957 - $151,454 (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position) 

Work type: Permanent full-time 

Location: Brisbane Square 

Our Team  

The Library Operations team focuses on delivery of strategic outcomes of Library Services and Council to the community through the network of 33 branch libraries, Mobile Library, Relief Pool, and online, supported by friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Operational staff play a role in delivering services from all section areas within the branch - including maintaining collections, facilitating programs and events, marketing and outreach - in addition to ensuring the day-to-day upkeep and operation of the library.

The Role  

The Library Operations Manager strategically manages the operations of all regional library teams and ensures that Library Services respond to Council and community needs. This position forms part of the Branch Leadership Team and collaboratively makes decisions on Library Services resourcing (financial, asset and human resources), performance reporting, business planning and liaises with internal and external agencies and organisations to foster relationships and partnerships to achieve Library Services outcomes.

 To be successful you will have: 

• demonstrated operational management experience (including budget, performance and productivity, and workforce planning) within a customer-focused and frontline business
• extensive experience in managing people within a large organisation or complex environment
• proven track record of successfully leading people through change and continuous improvement initiatives
• demonstrated ability to provide expert advice, develop strategies and resolve complex issues
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex reports
• a demonstrated understanding of the role of public libraries in both digital and physical environments.

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions 

For more information on benefits: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

This role will require a Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check.

For more information: Please call Jo Poloni, Talent Partner, on 07 3178 7783 or email jo.poloni@brisbane.qld.gov.au  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Thursday 28 November 2024 at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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