DIRECTOR, STATE LIBRARY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
SA’s largest public reference library seeks a modern leader to drive strategic direction & manage personnel, financial resources, collections & assets
Summary about this job
General/Business Unit Manager
Company: Hender Consulting
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-1150-5719
Fax: +61-3-8966-2517
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Detail information about job DIRECTOR, STATE LIBRARY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Lead and influence change in this rare, career-defining role
- Strong customer service ethos, business mindset & genuine passion are essential
- Proven success in financial, operations & resource management at senior level
State Library of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia is the largest public reference library in the State, with a collection focus on South Australian information and general reference material. An exciting opportunity has arisen out of retirement, for a Director who will lead this iconic public entity as it continues to modernise and achieve the five pillars of its Strategic Plan: to collect, maintain, connect, contribute and develop capability.
The Director is responsible for overall management of the State Library, including Public Library Services, and the provision of high level strategic and operational advice to the Board, Executive Director Arts South Australia, and the Premier on matters relating to libraries and state policy.
Additional key responsibilities include the development and management of personnel, financial resources, collections and assets, innovation in the development and delivery of information services and programs, developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders, undertaking an active role in fundraising objectives, and complying with complex requirements of relevant legislation.
The suitable candidate will be appropriately qualified, with demonstrated success in financial, operations and resource management at a senior level, along with a high capacity to provide strategic leadership and vision. Ability to lead and influence change, sound judgement, a strong customer service ethos, business mindset, genuine passion for and commitment to the Library and broader Arts sector are essential qualities for success in the role.
This is a rare and career defining opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing one of South Australia’s proudest public entities, and to positively contribute to the lives of its hundreds of thousands of annual visitors.
For a role description, please visit henderconsulting.com.au and for further information on our client, please visit slsa.sa.gov.au
Applications in Word format only should be addressed to Justin Hinora.
Telephone enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Justin or Emily Taliangis on (08) 8100 8830.