Lead the Future of Community Culture, Learning and Creativity

Lead the Future of Community Culture, Learning and Creativity at the City of Stirling in the Service Lead Libraries, Arts and Community History role.

• Strategic leadership opportunity shaping Libraries, Arts & Community History
• Permanent full-time role based in vibrant Stirling, Western Australia

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400, we invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they're how we work.

Job Description

**Service Lead Libraries, Arts and Community History

Permanent Full Time

Salary:**
Level 9A - $150,000 - $175,000 per annum plus super

About the Role

Are you a bold, visionary leader ready to shape the cultural and creative heartbeat of one of WA's most dynamic communities?

The City of Stirling is seeking a transformative leader to drive innovation, inclusion, and excellence across our Libraries, Arts, and Community History services. This is more than a Service Lead position it's a strategic leadership role with real influence, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping the future of lifelong learning, creative industries, and community connection.

You'll be at the helm of a portfolio that touches lives daily, fostering vibrant places and programs that celebrate diversity, creativity, and heritage. Your leadership will ensure Stirling remains a place where imagination thrives, stories are preserved, and communities flourish.

Your Impact

As a senior leader within the Community Development Directorate, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and lead continuous improvement across the City's six Libraries, with diverse facilities and collections designed to enrich our community encouraging continual learning and enhancing creativity.
• Lead the Arts team in creating a liveable, vibrant and prosperous City connecting communities through culturally significant visual art and public art collections and community art initiatives, such as exhibitions, workshops, events, awards and activities.
• Oversee the City's culturally diverse and thought-provoking history. Leading a passionate team dedicated to preserving and presenting historical artefacts, documents and stories. Including managing the rich history at the Mount Flora Museum with photographs, displays, artefacts, and captivating stories.
• Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive team culture through coaching, mentoring, and resource management across multiple buildings, collections and services.
• Lead service planning, budgeting, and delivery of capital and operational initiatives.
• Drive innovation through creative project management and community engagement to deliver contemporary forward-thinking services.
• Represent the City with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, advisory groups and committees.

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Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in library/information science, arts, community development, or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership in complex service environments with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• A track record of delivering innovative, culturally responsive programs.
• Financial acumen and experience managing diverse budgets and assets.

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way:
  Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You:
  Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us:
  Leadership programs and study support

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Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of recreation in Stirling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that values innovation, wellbeing, and community impact.

How to Apply:

Please ensure your application contains both a cover letter and a copy of your resume.

Additional Information

If you're interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click '
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Applications close
Monday, 20 October at 5.00pm
be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.