Director Activation , State Library

An exciting opportunity to lead a new Activation branch at the State Library of Queensland, responsible for empowering audiences to be open to discovery, participation, and learning onsite, across Queensland and online.
This is a timely opportunity to deliver flagship programs that activate the spaces and deliver engaging experiences as we approach Brisbane 2032.
You will lead a team of creative and committed staff delivering programs that range from exhibitions, The Edge, events, and creative partnerships.
You will be a leader of influence, leveraging partnerships and thinking creatively to maximise our impact.
Bringing your experiences in the cultural sector to build a new branch and to play an important role on the senior leadership team to deliver on the Library's Strategic Plan.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification SO
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/SLQ532920
Closing date 15-Jan-2024
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Contact person Louise Denoon
Contact details 07 38429156
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A key focus of the role is the development of enriching experiences to activate our spaces and attract new audiences. The branch includes the Events, Creative Programs and Stories and Ideas teams.
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading and managing a branch of highly skilled professionals to deliver world class public programs.
• Providing quality high-level advice to the Executive Director, Experience on programming activities, revenue generation and partnership opportunities.
• Providing strategic oversight and governance of projects and partnerships by adopting best-practice management and evaluation frameworks, and quality assurance.
• Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, partnerships and networks with government agencies, the cultural sector and other external stakeholders to amplify and leverage opportunities and outcomes.
• Increasing cultural capability of the team through activating State Library's First Nations Strategy and contributing to a culturally safe workplace and organisation.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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