Program Lead, Exhibition Programs

Drive State Library Victoria's annual plan of exhibitions-aligned programs and events to maximise audience engagement and achieve business objectives

State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.  At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries. 

About the Opportunity

• Create and deliver exceptional public programs that foster audience engagement
• VPS 4.1 Full-time, Ongoing position
• Drive our annual plan of exhibitions-aligned programs and events

The Program Lead, Exhibition Programs creates and delivers innovative public programs and events that amplify the Library’s exhibitions and foster meaningful engagement with adult and stakeholder audiences. These programs are designed to align with the Library’s vision, mission, and business objectives, and expand its reach and impact for audiences. 

The Program Lead, Exhibition Programs is accountable for the following measurable outcomes: 

• Delivering exceptional public programs and events
• Ensuring robust long-lead planning 
• Optimising team and resource management
• Driving data-informed improvement
• Fostering collaborative innovation
• Cultivating a culture of agility and excellence

 About You

The ideal candidate has strategic planning strengths that ensure day to day planning and work processes are in line with team, Branch, and State Library Victoria strategy.  Your fluency with agile project management processes enables you to execute and deliver programs and projects with impact and at scale. You successfully manage budgets, procurement and contracting processes and other administrative systems that enable performance reporting. This underpins your ability to correlate data for continuous improvement and drives your engagement in innovation.

In addition, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering exceptional public programs and events that maximise audience engagement and achieve business objectives. 

• Experience in designing and implementing agile project management processes, specifically in the context of exhibition-aligned public programs or a similar cultural/educational context. 

• A track record of observing and implementing measures of continuous improvement to assist the development of diverse income streams through innovative experiences and programs. 

• A solid track record of developing and fostering successful collaborations and relationships with a range of stakeholders in the context of long lead programs.  

About the Library

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

How to apply

Please note that all applications must  be submitted via the Careers.Vic website

The following documents should be attached to your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description which is available at Careers Vic 

(For more information on format and content of your application, please see How to apply for a job)

You may also be interested in viewing our Program Lead, Knowledge Precinct role which is being advertised concurrently on Careers.Vic  

Enquiries

For assistance with the application process please contact us at employment@slv.vic.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact employment@slv.vic.gov.au

 Applications close on Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.