Merri-bek Libraries
Team Leader Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries and Children's Services
Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries
Permanent Full Time
Band 6 $102K – $111K + Super
Closing Date: 05/08/2026 11:30 pm
About The Role
In performing this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will be to manage effective library operations of the Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries, engage with our diverse community to provide high-quality customer service, and foster an environment that empowers and motivates both the Brunswick Libraries' and the Children's and Youth Services teams. As part of the Library Leadership Group, this role contributes to the library's strategic and operational planning, policies, systems and procedures. The Team Leader will also lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a range of resources, programs and promotions that respond to the needs of children and young people in the Merri-bek community.
Skills And Experience Required To Perform The Role
Excellent team building skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve problems using creativity and originality when required and to defuse potential conflict.
Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous improvement and a proactive approach in initiating new or enhanced programs and services.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, manage and deliver effective programs within agreed timelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and ability in the area of services for children and youth.
Excellence in service provision to all sections of the community.
Degree in Library and Information Services or similar field with relevant work experience, or through lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills and experience.
Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
A current Working With Children Check.




Demonstrated understanding of Child safety and wellbeing requirements and how this applies in the public library setting.
What The Role Can Offer
Fortnightly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
FURTHER SUPPORT OFFERED FOR OUR STAFF
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
OUR COMMITMENT
In May ****, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
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Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of secure and inclusive work culture.
Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council.
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📌 New Position At Merri-Bek Libraries – Closing 05/08/2026 (Melbourne)
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