Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduate and interested in launching your career in the Library sector?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person who wants to build their professional skills while working with UTS Library on supporting Indigenous excellence in higher education.

You?don't?need years of experience - you bring your degree, your fresh?perspective?and a genuine interest in working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data,?communities?and knowledge.?We'll?support you with mentoring, structured?development?and the opportunity to grow into a specialist role.

You will join a close-knit team responsible for?ATSIDA - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive?- a national archive providing culturally?appropriate access?to Indigenous research data.

A Library background is welcome but not essential - we value your potential and all relevant experience.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. In accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only.

About the UTS Library

Central to the UTS experience and located at the heart of the city campus in one of the world's top young universities, we provide welcoming spaces and services for students and staff to discover and share knowledge, and to learn and explore together.

We play a vital role in preparing students for a lifetime of learning and supporting staff as they increase the global impact of their research. See it for yourself in this short video: uts.ac/librarywelcome

Why work with us?

- Start your career with support - structured development, mentoring and the prospect to build your career.




- Be part of a team of creative, committed experts
- Enjoy flexible working conditions
- Learn new skills - continued staff development is a personal focus we are proud of
- Broaden your experiences - we never shy away from piloting new ideas to ensure we meet the demands of the dynamic world of higher education
- Join a great workplace culture in an outstanding location, collaborating on a diverse range of projects across the Library and University

Why your role is important

This role supports the delivery of Indigenous initiatives across the Library, contributing to projects, services, and programs aligned with both the University and Library's Indigenous strategy. Working collaboratively with Library staff, researchers, and stakeholders, the role focuses on delivering practical outcomes, supporting team objectives, and promoting culturally appropriate, safe, and respectful practices.

Key responsibilities include supporting the operation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive (ATSIDA), managing access to Indigenous research data and contributing to the work of the team in copyright and open scholarship matters.

The role sits within the Open Scholarship and Copyright department - a team dedicated to supporting open scholarship,



research data management and the scholarly communication activities of the University. The department manages the University's open access scholarly press (UTSePress), ATSIDA, copyright services, research data services and the curation of research data collections.

Key responsibilities

At a HEW 5:

- Work independently to investigate user and system requirements and draw upon high-level knowledge to assist Library stakeholders with complex enquiries or specialist services.
- Contribute to and support projects, involving changes related to Library functions which may impact on other areas of the institution.
- Support the day-to-day delivery of ATSIDA services in line with established protocols, policies, culturally appropriate practices and Library quality standards.
- Provide project support for the Library's Indigenous Initiatives, supporting the delivery of services and activities that advance Indigenous excellence.

At a HEW 6:

- Proactively contribute to and support projects involving changes related to Library functions which may impact on other areas of the institution
- Apply operational knowledge of Library and University policy, processes and systems and the interrelationships operating within the University to assist in supporting projects, delivering team outcomes, and general Library function.
- Contribute to and make best use of the collection of research and data analytics that support enhanced decision-making as part of continuous improvement
- Apply specialist expertise to deliver, maintain and enhance ATSIDA services, ensuring consistent alignment with established protocols, policies, culturally appropriate practices, and quality standards.
- Coordinate project act

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