Outreach / Branch Manager - Doncaster Library

Closing Date
Contact Officer
Jonathan Gosden
Contact Number
(03) 9896 4333
Location
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, VIC

 

Outreach / Branch Manager - Doncaster Library

Applications closing on 20 November 2024, 11:00 PM

OUTREACH / DONCASTER BRANCH MANAGER
Ongoing – Full time
Band 6 $95,676 - $103,773 +Superannuation

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries has an exciting opportunity for a qualified librarian looking for a leadership role that makes a difference to the community they work in. The leadership opportunity is at Manningham’s flagship library, Doncaster, a vibrant modern facility located in the MC Square community hub.

About Us

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is one of the most highly active library services in Victoria, providing services to more than 300,000 residents over 178km². We are passionate about what we do and strive to provide our community with the best possible library service. We pride ourselves on the positive impact we have on our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Library Operations, this role will lead and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in branch and outreach services.

The successful applicant will:

  • Have the ability to coordinate a large and busy  branch library
  • Engage with a diverse community and stakeholders
  • Be committed to the delivery of high-quality information services
  • Have strong people management skills
  • Have strong communication and influencing skills

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and the capacity to engage with a diverse range of groups. This position is an excellent opportunity for a librarian passionate about contributing to the development of innovative public library services in a busy and vibrant library setting.

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check. Previous public library experience in a leadership role would be an advantage.

This position is based at the Doncaster Library but all applicants should be aware that it is a condition of employment that all employees can be required to work at any of the eight Whitehorse Manningham Libraries branches. Rostered weekend work and evening shifts may be required. 

Benefits

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries offers:

  • Access to training and staff development
  • An Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate families
  • Free influenza vaccinations
  • Ability to salary sacrifice superannuation contributions
  • Purchased leave arrangements and carry-over arrangements from the Local Government sector

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Key selection criteria statement

Please note applicants may be contacted for a short telephone or teams meeting to assist with shortlisting.

All applicants are required to read the position description and candidate information pack prior to submitting an application. Applications are to be submitted via the Apply Here link on the website.

For further information contact Jonathan Gosden on (03) 9896 4333.

Applications close 11.00pm Wednesday 20 November 2024 | APPLY HERE