HEAD OF COMMERCIAL & FACILITIES

• Iconic Victorian cultural and community destination 
• Unique opportunity to lead commercial strategy 
• Multi-functional commercial, procurement and facilities leadership role

About the organisation

State Library Victoria (SLV) is home to the State Collection - a place where each year millions are welcomed in to a ‘great emporium of learning’, just as the founders envisaged over 160 years ago when the library opened its doors as ‘the people’s university’. SLV’s vision is of a library for all in a changing world - a library built on the pillars of inclusion, empowerment, community and future. It aspires to be globally recognised as a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, a trusted place for contemporary debates and community-driven collecting, and a gateway to leading-edge digital experiences that invite new and creative ways to use the collection.  

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operation Officer (COO), the Head of Commercial and Facilities will play a key leadership role in revenue generation, commercial contract management and facilities oversight across the SLV. The primary focus of the position will be to develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise income from retail, catering, events, sponsorships, and partnerships alongside other non-governmental sources. The appointee will ensure the facilities support a safe, sustainable, and inspiring environment, fostering collaboration and innovation while ensuring commercial, procurement and asset management strategies align with SLV’s long-term goals.

About you

You will be a respected commercial leader with extensive senior-level experience in complex operating environments. Your strategic and entrepreneurial mindset will allow you to identify opportunities to enhance revenue generation and unlock value and collaboration with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. You will demonstrate an inclusive, supportive and well-rounded leadership approach and previous exposure to commercial best practice in the cultural, for-purpose and education sectors will be highly regarded. Strong negotiation and contract management skills are critical, along with expertise in stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership and financial sustainability. 

For more information, please contact Charlie Hess or Peter Elwell at SHK via email charlie.hess@shk.com.au / peter.elwell@shk.com.au quoting reference number 3116433 or click ‘Apply for this job’. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.