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INSPIRED BY LIFESTYLE. DRIVEN BY OPPORTUNITY.
Regional Libraries Leader
Vacancy Number: 830
Position Title: Regional Libraries Leader
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time (until February 2026)
Department: Service Gold Coast
Location: Bundall, Gold Coast
Award Classification: Stream A, Level 7
Salary: $97,622.87 - $103,338.37
About your new role
Gold Coast Libraries is seeking a dynamic and experienced Library Regional Leader who thinks strategically, adapts readily to changing circumstances, builds productive relationships, and is committed to customer service excellence.
In this pivotal role, you will showcase your exceptional leadership, and leverage your strategic mindset and critical thinking skills to create impactful connections and foster a culture of inclusion and difference. Your ability to see the bigger picture and navigate complex challenges will be essential in driving our initiatives forward.
You will lead a high-performing team dedicated to supporting early years literacy development, community digital literacy and the lifelong learning needs of the Gold Coast community, while playing a key role in ensuring we achieve our Business Plan outcomes.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, as they may be required to work across their assigned region or the entire Library Service and/or corporate offices as operational needs dictate.
- Central Region Libraries – Southport, Broadbeach, and Nerang.
- North Region Libraries – Helensvale, Runaway Bay, Ormeau, and Upper Coomera.
- Southern Region Libraries – Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Coolangatta, Elanora, and Robina.
Be ready to quickly step into more senior roles as opportunities arise, demonstrating your leadership, adaptability, and capability.
For more information about this role including responsibilities, please view the attached position brief
About you
To excel in this role, emotional maturity and resilience are essential. You will demonstrate strong leadership by navigating various situations with empathy and adaptability, fostering meaningful connections and effective communication within our diverse community. Your ability to swiftly master new technologies and proficiently utilise them will be key in supporting your teams and customers as they navigate our diverse range of equipment and resources.
You will have sound knowledge and experience in the delivery of engaging programs for children, teens and adults in a large public library service. You will be able to manage the delivery of a suite of programming that connects customers to the collection encouraging loans, visitation and new memberships.
You will have a degree in Library and Information Management or an alternative relevant degree or possess equivalent knowledge/experience related to strategically leading library teams and delivering programs in a customer-focusedand business-oriented environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, with particular emphasis on building positive relationships, consultation, resilience, advocacy, and conflict resolution. Additionally, you should have experience in leading the implementation of strategic plans, organisational capability building, and/or transformational business change, as well as experience in financial management and reporting.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
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Contact Person: Carly Barnes
Contact Email: cbarnes@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.