Located at the heart of UTS on Gadigal Country, 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

UTS Library is also home to ATSIDA - a trusted research data management facility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research data. We work with researchers and communities to care for and return research data, following cultural protocol as well as advocating for Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

About the Role

Do you enjoy working behind the scenes, focusing on projects and turning ideas into practical improvements? This role offers the opportunity to support cultural capability, staff development, and meaningful change within an academic library through focused, project-based work.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives who enjoys sustained, detailed work on projects that support the Library's operations, services, and strategic priorities. The emphasis is on behind-the-scenes project work rather than front-line engagement or service delivery. Working in alignment with the UTS Indigenous Policy and UTS Reconciliation Statement, you will contribute to initiatives that strengthen culturally responsive services, support Indigenous engagement, and advance Indigenous data and knowledge governance across the Library.

A key responsibility of the role is the development, maintenance, and ongoing operation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive (ATSIDA),



a nationally significant research data repository supporting the preservation, discovery, and responsible management of Indigenous research data.

This position is part of the Open Scholarship and Copyright team, which supports open scholarship, research data management, scholarly publishing, copyright, and scholarly communication activities across the University.

While experience in a library, archives, cultural institution, or higher education environment would be advantageous, we welcome applicants from a broad range of relevant professional backgrounds.

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 You

You are passionate about creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and are committed to advancing culturally safe and responsive practices within higher education.

You have demonstrated experience building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community members, researchers, students, professional staff, and external partners, to develop and implement initiatives that support Indigenous education, research, and engagement outcomes.





You bring specialist knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
- Research data management and digital collections
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archives, libraries, museums, or cultural heritage environments
- Cultural capability development and organisational change

You are confident providing specialist advice, influencing stakeholders, and contributing to projects, policies, frameworks, and service improvements that support organisational objectives and Indigenous priorities.

You have robust communication, project management, and problem-solving skills, and can work both independently and collaboratively in a complex and evolving workplace.

Why work with us?

- 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 – we work onsite at least three days per week in an outstanding location and collaborate on a range of projects across the Library and University
- Get access to a wide range of generous staff discounts and services: staff/working-uts/our-staff-benefits

Additionally, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander staff at UTS receive:

- Additional leave for cultural obligations.
- Access to Indigenous Employee Assistance Program provider Yamurrah

Why your role is important

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📌 Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives (Australia)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Australia