About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

- Security – Permanent part-time role, 30.4 hours per week (0.8 FTE), based at Hastings Office and within library branches, with work across the municipality as required. Band 6 – $99,732–$109,451 per annum, pro rata (excl. Super).
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

About the Role As Library Services Lead – Outreach & Partnerships, you will lead strategic partnerships, outreach initiatives and collaborative projects that expand library service reach and support Council priorities and community needs. You will plan, develop and evaluate outreach programs and Library Van services to strengthen community connection, learning, wellbeing and inclusion, and pursue funding and shared resources to support sustainable service delivery.

Reporting to the Coordinator - Library Services, the core responsibilities include:





- Build strategic partnerships with community organisations, local services and sector networks, and represent the library service in government, community and public library forums.
- Lead community-informed outreach and co-designed programs that increase participation, inclusion and access, including targeted initiatives for priority population groups.
- Plan and evaluate Library Van routes, collections, programs and outreach activities, using performance data, feedback and operational insights to improve equitable access across the municipality.
- Pursue grants, sponsorships and cooperative resourcing opportunities, and deliver and evaluate shared projects within agreed objectives, timeframes and resources.

About You

- A tertiary qualification in social sciences, community development or engagement, or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in a similar role, including partnership development, community engagement and service planning.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to consult, advocate, influence, negotiate and represent an organisation in professional and community forums.
- Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and collaborate with community organisations, government agencies, peak bodies,



educational institutions and sector networks to achieve shared outcomes.
- Experience planning, delivering and evaluating community programs, outreach initiatives and cross-organisational projects within agreed timelines and resources.
- An understanding of contemporary community development, public libraries, local government and partnership-based service delivery, with the ability to translate community needs and emerging trends into practical initiatives.

This role requires a National Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and driver’s licence.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Kate Hills, Manager - Community Services on [0409 105 099](tel:0409 105 099).

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

📌 Library Services Lead – Outreach & Partnerships (Mornington)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
📍 Mornington