Branch Lead

• Fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role
• Permanent, Full time position (35 hours per week)
• Camberwell Library
• $101,985 - $110,964 per annum (Band 6), plus Superannuation

Are you an enthusiastic, customer-focused leader ready to make a real impact in a vibrant community setting?

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Branch Lead to help shape the future of library services at Camberwell Library. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, deliver contemporary library experiences, and contribute to a service that connects, inspires, and supports our community every day.

A Little Bit About The Role

Our six libraries are thriving community spaces and in 2024/25 there were more than:

• 2 million loans
• 970,000 visits
• 38,000 program attendees
• 81,000 enquiries

As Branch Lead, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of Camberwell Library, ensuring services continue to meet the diverse and evolving needs of the Boroondara community.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding leadership role where you will:

• Deliver contemporary library services that support recreation, culture, education, and access to information
• Lead, support, and develop staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Build strong internal and external partnerships and community networks
• Contribute to strategic projects and continuous service improvements
• Champion community engagement and lifelong learning initiatives
• Support innovative digital and customer service experiences

A Little Bit About You

You’re an experienced people leader who is passionate about libraries, community-focused services and creating positive customer experiences. You will bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• A collaborative and positive approach to staff development
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent relationship-building and community engagement skills
• Experience delivering high-quality customer services
• Library experience is highly desirable, but not essential

Why join us?

At Boroondara Library Service, you’ll be part of a service that makes a genuine difference in the community every day. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to meaningful programs and initiatives, and help create welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, and grow.

Employment Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in library and information science or relevant experience, is advantageous.
• National Police Record Check and valid Working with Children Clearance required.

How To Apply

If you’re ready to lead a busy, community-focused library and help shape exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

To express interest in this opportunity please do so online via the ‘ Apply’ button by 11:59pm Tuesday 30 June 2026.

All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. Please indicate which role/s you are applying for in your cover letter.

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Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!

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