Library and Cuc Manager Vrn16/25

**Award Classification**: Level 5 - 6

**Employment Conditions**:

- Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State _
- 2017_

**Department / Branch**: Community Services & Wellbeing / Library & Resource Services

**Principal Location**: Library, Hughenden

**Reports to**: Community Services Manager

**Direct Reports**: 2 (Library Programs Officer; Student Support Officer)

**Flinders Shire**

**Our Vision**:Flinders Shire - a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle

**Our Mission**:To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect

**Our Values**:

- A Caring Philosophy
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Teamwork
- Local Ownership
- Communication
- Leadership
- Recognition

**The Department**

**Position Objective**

The Library and CUC Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Flinders Shire Public
Library and the Country Universities Centre (CUC). The Library and CUC is an integrated study, resource
and programs hub, which provides opportunities for education and training, community connection, and
access to information.

As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.

Community Services & Wellbeing
- Community Development & Engagement
- Arts and Culture Development
- Historical Preservation
- Community Recovery and Resilience
- Community Events and Activities
- Open Spaces Planning
- Health Promotion
- Community Engagement
- Library & Resource Services (including Country

Universities Centre and Centrelink Services)
- Community Care
- Aged Care Accommodation
- Aged and Disability Support Services
- Regional Marketing & Promotion
- Council and Community Grants
- Tourism
- Flinders Discovery Centre
- Tourism Product Development

**Key Responsibilities**

**_Management and Leadership _**
- Lead, manage and inspire the Library Services and CUC team to achieve the outcomes identified in

Council’s Corporate and Community Strategic Plans
- Establish and maintain a welcoming, safe and inclusive atmosphere in the Library and CUC service,

and ensure culture of positive customer service is maintained
- Ensure effective planning for the provision of high-quality library and CUC services within Council

identified priorities and community needs
- Manage risk, budget, resources and facilities associated with the library and CUC operations, including

development of policies and procedures as required
- Manage and continuously improve the cost effective and efficient provision of library and CUC

operations services to community, with a strong customer focus, in accordance with defined Council
policies and funding guidelines (State Libraries Queensland and RUSH program)
**_Library Services _**
- Ensure that collections and programs managed by Library Service are appropriate to identified

community needs
- Direct the investigation, evaluation and implementation of new and alternative methods of service

delivery
- Facilitate the provision of advice and information on library services to Council, the Director

Community Services and Wellbeing and other Departments, as required
- Manage, develop and evaluate the Library Service’s print, audio visual and electronic collections to

ensure that they meet community needs
- Plan and develop the Library’s Service's information technology resources and where appropriate

implement new technologies to improve service delivery
- Manage, develop and promote online information resources used throughout Council including

databases, demographic information resources and the digital asset management system

**_CUC Operations _**
- Promote and represent the CUC with the wider local community to share information and increase

participation and education attainment within the Shire
- Explore diversified funding options and local community investment in the Centre
- Collaborate with community, industry and education providers to enhance the utilisation and student

outcomes through the CUC Hughenden
- Collect all necessary data in compliance with relevant regulations, Government requirements, and

Centre needs, ensuring it is regularly updated, accurate, and maintained in a secure and accessible
manner.
- Implement appropriate security measures to protect data from unauthorised access, breaches, and

other security threats.

**_Promotion and Marketing _**
- Market and promote Library and CUC services via a diverse range of channels including social media,

print, e-newsletters and network meetings.
- Manage the development of outreach programs, promotional and other activities that are

customer focussed and responsive to community needs
- Follow and adhere to all requirements of Council policies and procedures, and ensure CUC Brand

Guidelines are utilised across promotion, marketing and media

**_Facility Management _**
- Ensure that Library and CUC building and its surrounds are well ma