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. 

• Blend of web content development and digital events production
• VPS 4.1 Ongoing, Full-time
• Engage audiences in a Melbourne cultural landmark!

About the Opportunity

The Digital Engagement Producer works as part of SLV LAB, a new prototyping and innovation lab at State Library Victoria. The role is responsible for engaging visitors and audiences with the Library's digital R&D (research & development) by producing innovative online content and events.

The Digital Engagement Producer is a creative communications and engagement role . This position will suit someone who is keen to explore creative and critical applications of technology and the future of libraries. No coding skills are required, however you will need to be comfortable working with multidisciplinary specialist teams including technologists and software developers, designers, librarians and information management specialists. The role also leads development of innovative and accessible ways to engage audiences and communities with Library R&D projects through creative communication of research.

The position is an exciting blend of content development, including copywriting for the website, as well as the need to produce in-person events. The role encompasses identifying public program activities, engaging external collaborators, and producing logistics and creative content for workshops. Engaging online audiences in the activities of the Lab is a key component of the role.

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to ensure that the Lab's activities find their audience outside the Library. This is a mid-career opportunity where a background in science or technology communication is likely to be beneficial to your success in the role, as would creative / content producer experience.

In addition, you will come to us with:

• Demonstrated industry experience in hands-on digital content production.
• Experience creating accessible content for the web. (Experience working on projects promoting accessible and inclusive practices is desirable).
• Demonstrated capability in project coordination (preferably in digital content development, AV production, or podcast development).
• Experience with producing communications (blog posts, briefs and papers) conveying subject matter to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience writing creative briefs or treatments and working with digital production teams.
• A track record of successfully building and maintaining productive and cooperative stakeholder relationships.
• A continuous improvement focus, evidenced by exploring experimental processes and adopting new approaches.

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 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement. 

(For more information on the format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on https://careers.vic.gov.au/how-to-apply/preparing-application

Enquiries

To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Ana Tiquia, Head of Digital Strategy, Research and Insights at atiquia@slv.vic.gov.au

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 our People team on employment@slv.vic.gov.au. If you are unable to make this deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances, please get in contact to obtain a short extension to the deadline.

Applications close at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on 1 June 2025.