EL2 - Directors, Collaboration Branch (2 Positions)
- Lead national digitisation, Trove data and platform programs that improve access to Australia’s cultural and research collections.
- Set strategic direction, deliver sustainable services and platforms, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective partnerships across the Library and the broader cultural heritage, library and research sectors.
The Library is seeking to fill two ongoing Executive Level 2 roles in the Collaboration Branch.
Director, Digitation Projects
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to lead the Library's digitisation program and drive the delivery of high-quality services that increase access to Australia's cultural collections.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader with a strong track record of delivering complex programs and services in a dynamic environment. They will bring excellent stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and organisational leadership skills, with the ability to balance operational delivery and continuous improvement.
The role requires a leader who can build productive relationships across the Library and with external partners, navigate complex issues, and identify opportunities to improve services, processes and organisational capability. The successful candidate will foster a high-performing team culture, support innovation and transformation, and contribute to the strategic leadership of the Collaboration Branch.
Director, Trove Data & Platforms
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to lead the Library’s Trove Data and Platforms function to enable the sustainability, enhancement and delivery of Trove platforms that connect Australians with cultural and research collections.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader with a strong track record of delivering complex platforms and services in a dynamic environment. They will bring excellent stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and organisational leadership skills, with the ability to balance operational delivery, service sustainability and continuous improvement.
The role requires a leader who can build productive relationships across the Library and with the broader library, cultural heritage and research sectors, navigate complex issues, and identify opportunities to enhance services, platforms and organisational capability. The successful candidate will foster a high-performing team culture, support innovation and transformation, and contribute to the strategic leadership of the Collaboration Branch.
For more information on each of the roles and how to apply please see the Candidate Pack and Role Statements.
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