Yarraville Branch Team Leader

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• Band 6 ($97,273 - $105,392) + 12% super + monthly ADO
  • Permanent Full-Time (part-time hrs negotiable)
  • Band 6 ($97,273 - $105,392) + 12% super + monthly ADO
  • Footscray, Melbourne.
    
    
  About Us
  
  Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.
  
  Maribyrnong Libraries are highly valued by our community. The service is undergoing sustained growth with significant increases in visitation and membership over the past two years. Our dedicated team are united by a strong commitment to access, inclusion, and community believe in libraries for a creative and connected community.
  
  The Opportunity
  
  Our Creative Communities team is looking for an inspiring and community-minded Branch Team Leader to join our leadership team. This is your chance to shape the future of library services in Maribyrnong — ensuring our branch continues to deliver exceptional experiences that spark learning, creativity, and connection, all within a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
  
  Why You'll Love This Role
  • Lead a passionate and dedicated team, coaching and supporting them to grow and succeed.
  • Shape a thriving community hub where people of all ages feel welcome, inspired, and connected.
  • Play a key role in the exciting journey of planning the brand-new Yarraville Library, set to open by 2029.
  • Help drive our ambitious Library Strategic Plan, champion new ideas, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Work with the community to deliver creative programs and events, while building meaningful partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders.
    
    
  This isn't just a leadership role, it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day, while developing your own leadership career in a progressive, supportive organisation.
  
  About You
  
  We're looking for someone who brings:
  • Tertiary qualifications (or working toward) in librarianship, information management or a related field, with eligibility for ALIA associate membership.
  • Proven experience leading, motivating, and coaching a team in a busy customer service environment.
  • Strong ability to adapt service-wide strategies to meet the needs of the local community.
  • A talent for building partnerships and working collaboratively with Council, co-located services, and the wider community.
  • Confidence with collections, digital tools, and online resources to provide outstanding information services and reader support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
  • Current Victorian driver's license.
  • Current Working with Children Card
  • No relevant criminal record found in a police check.
    
    
  Why Choose Maribyrnong?
  • Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
  • Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your lifestyle;
  • Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
  • A vibrant inner-west location with a thriving foodie culture at your doorstep;
  • Take an Accrued Day Off every month
    
    
  So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now
  
  How To Apply
  
  To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6799241.
  
  To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.
  
  Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Joanne Smith, Coordinator Library Services on (03) 9032 4203 for a confidential discussion.
  
  Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 - 10pm
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
  
  As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
  
  Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Employment typePart-time
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  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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