• Part-time continuing appointment
• Total remuneration range of $103,228 to $118,537 pa
• Campus location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich

Are you passionate about creating an exceptional library experience for students, staff, and academics? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and strategic thinking are key? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented, strategic thinker with a passion for copyright law and intellectual property. You excel in building strong relationships and providing expert advice to a diverse community. With extensive experience in copyright management and a deep understanding of legislation, you’re driven to ensure compliance and support the education and research needs of a dynamic university environment.

What you'll do

As the University Copyright Officer, you will lead copyright education and compliance across UniSQ, ensuring high levels of awareness and alignment with national and international standards. You will:

• Manage the development and delivery of copyright services, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of copyright awareness across the university.
• Represent UniSQ in external collaborations with stakeholders including Universities Australia, the Copyright Agency, and the Australian Digital Alliance.
• Monitor changes in copyright legislation, advising on relevant updates and their impact on the university.
• Lead the Library Copyright Community of Practice, ensuring consistent, high-quality advice from library staff.
• Investigate copyright breaches and provide recommendations for action.
• Provide strategic insights, using data to inform decision-making and ensure ongoing service improvements.

What will help you succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• A relevant graduate qualification and extensive experience in leading copyright services within an educational or information-based organisation.
• In depth knowledge of copyright law, including changes to legislation, open licensing, and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with university stakeholders and external bodies.
• Expertise in policy development, with the ability to evaluate and improve services based on evidence and emerging trends.
• Ability to anticipate and manage risks, ensuring the university’s copyright operations are both compliant and forward-thinking.

For further information about this role, please contact Carmel O’Sullivan, University Librarian and Director (Library Services), via +61 7 4631 1778 or [email protected].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from the intersectional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0040_02/25

Location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich

Term: 0.8 part-time continuing appointment (28.8 hours per week)

Salary: Total remuneration range of $103,228 to $118,537 pa (includes salary range of $87,223 to $100,158 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17%, and annual leave loading)

Closes: Monday, 10 March 2025 @ 11.30pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.