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Chief Executive Officer – Geelong Regional Library Corporation Jobs in Geelong, Victoria, Australia at Korn Ferry
Title: Chief Executive Officer – Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Company: Korn Ferry
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Chief Executive Officer – Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC)
Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) has retained Korn Ferry on an exclusive basis to appoint the next Chief Executive Officer.
Why apply for this role?
- Lead one of Victoria’s largest regional library services at a defining moment of transformation.
- Shape the future of a trusted community institution at the heart of a diverse and growing region.
- Partner with the Board to deliver the Library Plan 2025 – 29 and lead GRLC through a significant transition to a contemporary governance model.
Geelong Regional Library Corporation is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Victoria’s largest regional public library services through a defining period of strategic and organisational transition. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead delivery of the Library Plan 2025–29, steward GRLC’s purpose of creating knowledge and connection for people and communities and guide the organisation through an important governance reform agenda.
This is a rare executive opportunity for a values-led leader with the strategic clarity, stakeholder acumen and organisational leadership capability to operate confidently in a complex, multi stakeholder environment. The role calls for a leader who can build strong relationships with the Board, member councils, government and community partners, while maintaining a clear focus on culture, financial sustainability and community impact.
GRLC serves residents and visitors across five member councils through a broad regional network of libraries, mobile services and digital offerings, with a strong commitment to literacy, lifelong learning, inclusion and community wellbeing.
Key responsibilities
- Lead GRLC through its transition to a contemporary governance model.
- Lead delivery of the Library Plan 2025–29 and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice to the Board and ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management.
- Strengthen financial sustainability, partnerships, advocacy and organisational culture.
Ideal candidate
You will bring senior executive leadership experience in a complex public, community or similarly stakeholder-rich environment, with demonstrated capability across strategy execution, governance, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement and organisational leadership. A strong values base, sound judgement and the ability to lead through complexity and change will be essential.
Location
Based at Geelong Regional Library Corporation, with travel across the region and Melbourne. Residence in the Geelong region is preferred.
Apply Now
The Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation is supported in the appointment process by the executive search firm Korn Ferry.
For further information and to request a copy of the information pack, please contact Andrew Abbott, Grace Tan, or Jonathan Lai at Korn Ferry via [email protected].
Candidates should submit their application to the following email account:
W: Korn Ferry Job Portal
Prepare your application to include a covering letter and your CV.
Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 17 May 2026
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