AddressRegional Library Team Leader
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.
This position offers you the opportunity to showcase your exceptional leadership skills and be part of one of the most innovative services on the Gold Coast. You will lead a high-performing team dedicated to supporting early years literacy development, adult 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.
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.
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 anddelivering programs in a customer-focused and 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.
As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 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
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.
Contact Person Carly Barnes Contact Email Closing Date Tuesday 4th June 2024Please 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.
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