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Salary- High performing team
- Flexible working options available
- Full time position - Parkdale, Melbourne
- Band 7$104,653 - $112,994 Per annum Plus Superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, Customer Service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The role
We are seeking a Team Leader, Customer Service (Libraries) to join the Team name team. Reporting to the Head of Libraries your role is to:
- Provide operational and leadership management across 8 branches with 3 Branch Coordinators
- Drive Customer Service and library service development across the libraries team
- Implement change management processes to support the delivery of the Library Strategy and Service Review
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in managing various aspects of a large library service including leadership development and operations
- Strong ability to influence stakeholders and team members to deliver a desired result
- Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in Library services management; and
- Tertiary qualifications in library management, leadership, community development or related discipline.
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position.
The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. (Note only keep for full time roles where applicable)
The salary for this position starts at (Band 7) $104,653 per annum plus superannuation.
How to Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Luke Dexter, Head of Libraries at ***********@Kingston.vic.gov.au
Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
