Library Operations Lead
FULL TIME
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lead capability.
Enable Excellence.
Shape the future of public libraries.
Great libraries don't happen by chance.
They are built through strong operational foundations, contemporary collections, innovative digital services, outstanding community programs, capable teams, and leaders who believe libraries change lives.
Scenic Rim Libraries is investing in its future through a strengthened leadership model that creates greater organisational capability, supports professional growth, and ensures our communities continue to receive exceptional library services.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative library professional to establish and lead our newly created Library Operations business stream.
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity with genuine breadth, meaningful influence, and the chance to help shape the future of a progressive regional library service, we'd love to hear from you.
About Scenic Rim Regional Council
The Scenic Rim is one of South East Queensland's most unique regions, surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and renowned for its spectacular landscapes, vibrant communities, agricultural heritage, and thriving tourism industry.
Located within easy reach of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim offers an exception lifestyle where professional opportunity and community connection go hand in hand.
At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver services and infrastructure to a growing community of approximately 50,000 residents.
With a workforce of more than 470 employees, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and creating positive outcomes for our communities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and service excellence.
About this opportunity
This is more than an operational leadership role.
It is an opportunity to build the operational capability that underpins outstanding customer service across an entire regional library network.
Reporting to the Regional Librarian, you'll lead the newly established Library Operations business stream, providing leadership across collections, digital services, outreach, procurement, systems, operational procedures and business improvement.
Working in partnership with Branch Librarians, you'll ensure the operational services and resources that support frontline customer delivery continue to evolve while contributing to strategic planning and organisational improvement.




This role offers an unusually broad leadership opportunity—combining people leadership, operational management, project delivery, procurement, collection development, digital innovation and organisational improvement within one diverse portfolio.
Additionally, you'll also ...
• Provide leadership to teams responsible for Collections, Digital Services and Outreach, building capability and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead collection development and resource acquisition, ensuring collections remain contemporary, diverse and responsive to community needs.
• Develop operational procedures, service standards and business processes that support consistency across the library network.
• Lead projects and initiatives that enhance library services, systems and digital engagement.
• Monitor operational expenditure, coordinate workforce priorities and contribute to business planning and continuous improvement.
• Act as Regional Librarian for operational matters during planned and unplanned absences.
About you...
You're an experienced library qualified who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and improving services.
You understand that exceptional customer experiences begin with strong operational foundations and you're equally comfortable leading people, influencing outcomes and translating strategic direction into practical action.
Most importantly, you're someone who is excited by the opportunity to build, improve and influence.
You'll also bring:
• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Services (or equivalent) together with demonstrated leadership experience in a public library setting.
• Experience leading teams, developing capability, and creating a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Strong operational management skills, including procurement, budgeting, project delivery, and business improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collection development, digital services, and contemporary public library operations.




• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted partnerships.
• A current Queensland Driver's License
• Must hold, or eligible to obtain, a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) prior to commencing employment.
What's in it for you?
Join a library service that's investing in leadership capability, innovation and continuous improvement.
You'll have the opportunity to:
• Shape a newly created Operations business stream.
• Partner with the Regional Librarian and Branch Librarians in a collaborative leadership team.
• Build broad experience across collections, digital services, outreach, operational leadership, and organisational improvement.
• Contribute to a library service that is investing in innovation, leadership capability, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and make a meaningful difference in communities that value their public libraries.
• Live and work in one of South East Queensland's most beautiful regions.
• Competitive remuneration from
$102,******
and
up to 13% employer superannuation contribution
and much more.
Whether you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey or are seeking an opportunity to broaden your experience across the full spectrum of contemporary public library operations, this role offers a rare opportunity to build your career while helping shape the future of Scenic Rim Libraries.
How to apply...
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you
- Apply now!
1. Review the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us
why YOU WANT this role
.
Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria.
Be passionate!
Be creative!
Be specific!
Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you've done in the past).
Your resume should include the names of at least three current/ recent referees.
One referee should be a Manager you have work for during the past two years.
Applications close:
12noon Monday 17 August ****
For more information contact
••••@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free work environment.

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