Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is in search of a Chief Executive Officer to serve as the State Librarian and lead the institution into a new era. The successful candidate will be a contemporary, outward-looking leader, responsible for setting a compelling strategic direction and leading a program of cultural renewal. This role involves shaping the institution's approach to digital access, innovation, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on growing audiences and visitation. The CEO will also be tasked with strengthening partnerships, and revenue, and positioning the institution as a leading national entity with an international outlook. Applicants for the CEO position at the company should be seasoned executives with a proven track record in leading large, complex, and publicly accountable organizations. The role requires a leader who can operate with judgment in politically sensitive environments, drive performance, and ensure the stewardship of public resources. Professional competencies in library and information management are highly regarded, as are tertiary qualifications in relevant fields. The ideal candidate will have experience in representing an institution at the senior level, building partnerships, and managing diversified funding. The Board is open to a chief executive from an adjacent sector, provided they have a deep respect for the profession and the capacity to think strategically about the future of libraries.