Manager Library Services

• Opportunity to lead a high performing, agile and creative team closely connected with the Mosman community 
• Full-time permanent opportunity, 35 hours per week with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total Package: $145,742 to $177,574 p.a. plus super, phone and car allowance   

Why Apply? 

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.   

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.    

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.   

As our Manager Library Services you will provide strategic leadership and management of the Mosman Library Service, ensuring it continues to anticipate and meet the needs of our community. Working collaboratively across Council and with the community, you will drive innovation, service excellence and the delivery of high-quality library programs, resources and experiences that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. 

Why You’ll Like Working Here  

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.  

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.   

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.   

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation. 

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.  

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.  

 
What You’ll Be Working On  

• Lead and manage the Library Services team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, programs and collections aligned with Council’s strategic priorities and community needs.
  Be a key contributor to the planning of a new Library building and associated service model development.
• Drive the development of library collections, technology and programs, ensuring services remain responsive to current and emerging community needs.
• Promote and represent the Library Service through community engagement, partnerships, outreach initiatives and participation in professional networks, including the Shorelink Library Network and industry bodies.
   

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

To be successful in this role, you will have 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends.
• Minimum five years' leadership experience in a library or related environment, with demonstrated strategic planning and the ability to deliver results.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, managing projects, budgets, risk and governance responsibilities.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and operating effectively in a complex organisational environment. 

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check. 

How to Apply 

Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 
Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. 
Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
For further information about the role, please contact Meredith Graham on 02 9978 4008 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.   

Applications close:    11.59pm, 11 November 2026 
 

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people