Library Branch Leaders

**Job Number**:
498713

**Division**:
Community & Environment

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Cultural Services

**The details**:

- Two Permanent Full Time opportunities
- $94,194pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 6 of the MBRC EBA4 Certified Agreement
- 9 day fortnight
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Location: Bribie Island & Woodford

**About our opportunities**

We have two exciting opportunities for Library Branch Leaders to join our Bribie Island and Woodford Libraries

As a Branch Leader, you will lead a Library team in providing contemporary and dynamic library services in order to achieve quality community engagement and provide positive customer service experiences.

To achieve this, you will be responsible for the management and development of:

- the branch library team
- a library collection that addresses the collection needs of the local community and supports network collection outcomes
- relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and regional partners
- business plans and reports on service outcomes
- facility and venue maintenance
- service and process reviews to deliver strategies and projects

These roles sit within our Cultural Services Department, which includes Galleries, Museums, Libraries, Heritage and Arts and Cultural Activation. Our library service aims to provide engaging leisure and learning experiences by connecting people to resources and each other. We strive for excellence in delivering information, collections, programs and spaces for our customers.

Council currently has libraries located at Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Strathpine and Woodford.

**About you**

We are looking for a leader who is experienced and knowledgeable in the delivery of public library services.

As an influential, proactive and passionate leader you will be able to demonstrate your experience and commitment to:

- building positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- developing team and individual capabilities
- fostering a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace

Well versed with strategy development and business documentation, you will also be proficient and accustomed to developing business plans, reporting, undertaking financial management and managing complex projects.

Preferably, to strengthen your skillset and knowledge base you will have:

- context and an understanding for political and organisational environments similar to Local Government
- a tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management

This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours.

**Position Description**

Please refer to the attached Library Branch Leader - Position Description for further information.

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you're a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

**How to Apply**

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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- **Applications will close at midnight, W