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.
- Rare opportunity to build digital capability in a cultural icon
- Lead a branch of professional multidisciplinary creatives
- Full-time, Ongoing VPS 7.1 $193,946 - $217,218 p.a. + 12% super
About the Opportunity
The Head of Creative Studio is responsible for leading and developing the branch, running a visible, prioritised program of work. The role provides leadership to three teams of digital creatives who take briefs and manage engagements that come from across the Library, delivering digital experiences, products and services that show innovation as well as being workable.
This branch head role is responsible for ensuring that onsite and online digital products are developed with the user at the forefront, and meet the Library's accessibility standards. This role works closely with the Head of Technology and the Head of Innovation and Research so that the Library's digital products are technically sound and informed by the Digital directorate's research and practice.
About You
We value your experience leading a digital platform and your nimble, agile approach. The ability to build and strengthen relationships is complemented by experience leading design, development and content professionals. Your practice incorporates roadmaps, discovery, and measurement for live digital products. You will also have a working knowledge of analytics programs like GA4, and an awareness of applied AI in content and collections contexts. Importantly, you will be capable of balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality output.
In addition, you will come to us with:
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, preferably within the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector.
- Proven ability to apply commercial thinking to the development and delivery of digital products and services.
- Demonstrated experience building digital capability within organisations and establishing service parameters.
- Successful track record of delivering a significant program of work for a website or digital platform, including developing creative concepts and managing them through to delivery, and ensuring products are accessible in line with WCAG guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience in internal and external stakeholder relationship management, including contractors, creative agencies and third-party contracts.
- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline (e.g., Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Communication), or equivalent relevant experience.
About the Library
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.
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 click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.
The following documents should be attached to your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the and the About You section of the advertisement.
For more information on format and content of your application, please see how to apply for a job on the Careers Vic site.
Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Valerio Veo, interim Chief Digital Officer via [email protected]
For assistance with the application process please contact us at [email protected]
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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 our People team on [email protected]
Advertising closes on Tuesday 22 September, 2026 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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