Collection & Resources Senior Officer - Libraries
- Fixed Term Full Time
- Band 7A $108,689
- Closing Date: 26/04/2026 06:00 pm
About the Role
About Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity - Temporary full time to 24 December 2026 - Band 7 $108,689, ex Super.
- Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything
we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence. - Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader Libraries the core responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning, sourcing and evaluation of library collections and resources
- Leading best practice collection management, procurement and supplier relationships
- Managing assets, facilities, equipment and resource planning
- Preparing business cases and sourcing internal and external funding and grants
- Delivering projects that improve service quality, efficiency and community benefit
About You
You are a strategic and forward-thinking library professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing innovation with operational excellence.
You will bring:
- A graduate diploma or degree in library qualifications recognised by ALIA (desirable), or substantial equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in strategic collection development and resource management, ideally within a public library environment
- Proven ability to analyse data and trends to inform decision making and service improvement
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder and supplier management
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, apply via the below link to the Council's Website and view the Position Description via Job Attachments.
APPLY HERE
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by going to our website by clicking on the link provided above. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Claire Grosso, Team Leader Libraries, 03 5950 3291.
Applications Close: 6pm, Sunday 26 April 2026.