- Band 6 (Library Branch 35) Salary range: $93,338 -$103,987 per annum, plus superannuation

The City of Ballarat Libraries and Lifelong Learning team delivers customer, information and learning services that support literacy, lifelong learning, digital inclusion and community connection. Through welcoming spaces, innovative programs and solid partnerships, Ballarat Libraries enriches the lives of people of all ages.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and community-focused leader to join the team as Ballarat Library Team Leader. Working within a collaborative co-leadership model, you will lead the day-to-day operations of Ballarat Library, support and develop staff, and ensure the delivery of inclusive, high-quality library services.

In this role, you will help shape library services and experiences that inspire learning, creativity and connection. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver programs, respond to local needs, and contribute to service planning, continuous improvement and strategic priorities across Ballarat Libraries.

If you are a collaborative and capable leader with experience leading teams in a customer-focused environment, strong people and communication skills, and a passion for delivering inclusive services that support learning, connection and community wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Position Objectives

- Lead the daily operations of Ballarat Library, ensuring effective, inclusive and customer-focused service delivery.
- Lead and support staff to provide inclusive, high-quality library, information and learning services.




- Coordinate the delivery of library programs and community engagement activities that respond to local needs.

- Full-time (Library Branch 35)
- Band 6 (Library Branch 35) Salary range: $93,338 -$103,987 per annum, plus superannuation

The City of Ballarat Libraries and Lifelong Learning team delivers customer, information and learning services that support literacy, lifelong learning, digital inclusion and community connection. Through welcoming spaces, innovative programs and strong partnerships, Ballarat Libraries enriches the lives of people of all ages.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and community-focused leader to join the team as Ballarat Library Team Leader. Working within a collaborative co-leadership model, you will lead the day-to-day operations of Ballarat Library, support and develop staff, and ensure the delivery of inclusive, high-quality library services.

In this role, you will help shape library services and experiences that inspire learning, creativity and connection. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver programs, respond to local needs, and contribute to service planning, continuous improvement and strategic priorities across Ballarat Libraries.

If you are a collaborative and capable leader with experience leading teams in a customer-focused environment, strong people and communication skills,



and a passion for delivering inclusive services that support learning, connection and community wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Position Objectives

- Lead the daily operations of Ballarat Library, ensuring effective, inclusive and customer-focused service delivery.
- Lead and support staff to provide inclusive, high-quality library, information and learning services.
- Coordinate the delivery of library programs and community engagement activities that respond to local needs.

Key selection criteria

- Qualifications and experience as listed in the position description.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop staff, including setting expectations, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and promoting high-quality, customer-focused library, information and learning services.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, customers, community groups and stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating programs, activities or services that engage communities and support learning, literacy and participation.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement, service data and customer feedback to support operational planning, resource management and continuous service improvement.
- Ability to interpret and apply organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislation in a service delivery environment.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday 4th November 2026.

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