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Head of Learning

State Library of New South Wales

Division of the Mitchell Librarian & Scholarship, Learning & Outreach - Learning Branch

Clerk 11/12, Full time Ongoing

- Unique opportunity to lead creative learning programs that bring the State Library’s unique collections to life for students, teachers, families and lifelong learners.
- Grow the Library’s reach and impact by building innovative partnerships and taking learning programs into diverse communities.
- Competitive remuneration package up to $202,181 p.a. (package includes salary between $154,231 - $178,369 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

About the State Library The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. The Library preserves and presents the history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all, offering essential services, extraordinary collections and magical experiences. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. About the Role The State Library’s Learning Branch is a small and dynamic team which over the last decade has been consistently growing audiences – particularly schools and family audiences – through creative programming and building partnerships and collaborations with external organisations across NSW. We are seeking an imaginative and energetic leader to maintain this growth and to take our programs into diverse communities, with an emphasis on those less advantaged.

The Learning

Branch is a vital part of the Library’s engagement programs, and is an integral part of its strategic plans to grow audiences, build an inclusive library, and amplify our reach through partnerships and collaborations.

The role manages, develops and coordinates the Library's high quality, responsive learning programs for K-12 students and teachers, lifelong learners, and children and families based on the Library's unique collections and expertise online, onsite and on tour across NSW.

About you

- To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in leading the development and delivery of creative and innovative learning programs, which satisfy current audience/s and develop to new audiences. You will also have relevant tertiary qualifications in K-12 school education, together with recent teaching experience in a school at primary or secondary level or recent experience with learning programs in a cultural organisation.
- You will also have a satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC), a Current Class C NSW Driver’s License, and possession of a current First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to obtain certification.

You will be responsible for
- Managing the Learning Branch in line with branch objectives,



SLNSW strategic plan and reporting against key performance indicators.
- Developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations with educational, cultural, and community organisations, and other relevant partners, to deliver programs that connect and amplify the reach and impact of the Library’s learning programs and resources.

- Conceptualising, developing and overseeing the delivery of syllabus linked online learning activities and resources based on the Library’s unique collections.
- Planning and resourcing onsite and on tour (across NSW) learning programs and activities linking the Library’s collections and exhibitions to school groups/teachers, children and families.
- Enhancing existing adult lifelong learning programs and developing, resourcing and programming a range of fee-based lifelong learning programs.

- Liaising with curriculum development authorities, professional associations, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate school learning programs and relevant lifelong learning programs are provided.
- Managing the Learning Branch budget, with responsibility for revenue generation and sponsorship opportunities.
- Providing team leadership and supervising the performance of direct reports by setting work objectives, assessing performance and providing feedback, development and coaching to develop staff capabilities and meet work objectives.

What we offer The State Library of NSW is a great place to work. We are a purpose-driven organisation, and you would be working with colleagues who are team-oriented, knowledgeable, and like-minded.

Working at the Library gives you access to a range of benefits including:

- Flexible working arrangements
- A range of wellbeing events, lunchtime groups and initiatives like discounted gym programs, annual flu vaccinations and access to an employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities including time off for study
- Staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop
- Staff engagement activities

How to apply To apply for this role please provide a response to the following questions. Attach your answers as part of your application and/or as part of your cover letter. Please keep question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs and please respond to the shortlisting questions in your own words - we’re looking to understand your perspective, not answers generated by AI tools.

- How would you ensure the Library’s educational offerings remain indispensable to teachers and engaging for students,



amidst changing syllabus requirements and a rapidly evolving technological environment.
- When developing learning programs, you will need to collaborate closely with colleagues across the Library including curators, librarians, conservators and designers as well as external stakeholders. Can you describe a program you have developed and delivered which involved extensive collaboration.

Please ensure you attach an up-to-date copy of your CV as part of your application for the role. The State Library of NSW welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and workers of all ages.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the People and Culture Team on [email protected] or 9273 1794.

Talent Pool

Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

Eligibility to apply To be eligible to apply for this role you must be either;

- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Appointment to this role is subject to Pre-employment Checks. Additional checks may be required throughout your tenure at the Library should the accountabilities of your role change. Further information that may assist you with applying for this role

Role Description (pdf)

Role Description (accessible word version)ing for a role in the NSW Public Service

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

State Library Accessibility Guide The Guide for applying for roles at the State Library of NSW will assist you in completing your application and provide you with an understanding of the selection process.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Richard Neville on [email protected] or (02) 9273 1478.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2026 at 10am.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Richard Neville - 02 9273 1478

Contact email [email protected]

Application close date

02 November 2026 at 10:00am

📌 Head of Learning (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney