AddressLocal History and Heritage Team Leader
- Salary Range Band 6 $93,459 - $101,873 plus 11% Super
- Permanent Full time (35 hours)
- Based predominantly at the Port Phillip Heritage Centre
- Will be required to work across all sites in the Port Phillip Libraries network
- Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role
About City of Port Phillip
We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market! City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
About the Role
The Local History and Heritage Team Leader is responsible for delivering a vibrant and inclusive local and family history service through the Port Phillip Heritage Centre and the Port Phillip Library Service. You will lead, develop, and facilitate programs, activities and experiences with a Local History focus, that engage and develop community connection with local stories and places. You will have a passion for your local community and for shining a light on the ‘missing stories’ that make up our diverse community history.
With extensive experience in delivering exceptional customer experiences, you will lead Local History staff in responding to local and family history queries from our library users, researchers and community groups. You will lead the development and curation of a comprehensive collection of Local History resources, including ephemera and reference materials across a variety of physical and digital formats.
As a proven leader, you will be passionate about the Local History and Heritage services of the Port Phillip Heritage Centre and will inspire our staff to take the service to the next level.
Duties:
- Provide library patrons and community members undertaking historical family research with an exceptional customer experience.
- Promote community engagement and awareness of the exceptional services and resources available through the Port Phillip Heritage Centre.
- Develop and curate a comprehensive collection of Local History resources across physical and digital formats with a focus on diversity and capturing missing stories.
- Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and special interest groups within the library sector, and the wider community.
- Engage with community and use emerging technologies such as podcasting to capture new content to enrich the Port Phillip Heritage collection and service.
Skills and Experience
- A tertiary qualification suitable for the position with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
- Significant industry experience in delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of events and programs with a Local History or cultural focus.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor and coach staff.
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
What’s in it for you
- We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
- Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
- Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
- Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents.
- Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
- Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)
How to Apply
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Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this!
Please submit.
- Resume – latest and detailed version
- Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).
Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Randall Paxton, Team Leader Collections, via phone (03) 8563 7*** or via email **************@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 9 June 2024
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au
