Copyright and Licensing Librarian
Part‐time – 18.125 hrs per week. Locations: Townsville or Cairns campus.
HEWL 7: $99,878 – $110,446 (pro‐rata) plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other benefits.
What You Can Accomplish in the Role
In this role, you will support University‐wide copyright compliance and licence management, enabling academic, research and professional staff to confidently use information resources in line with legislative and policy requirements.
Working within Library Services, you will contribute to informed decision‐making around licensing, rights management and resource access, while driving continuous improvement in copyright and licensing practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert copyright compliance advice and guidance to support teaching, learning and research activities across the University.
* Assess and advise on licences for electronic and print resources, ensuring cost‐effective and compliant access.
* Deliver training and advice to staff and students on copyright, licensing and permitted uses of content.
* Support contract and licence negotiation activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
* Explore and advise on the use of AI‐assisted tools for contract review, rights management and licence monitoring.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing copyright and licensing processes and implementing enhancements aligned with best practice.
What You Can Bring to the Role
You are an experienced library or information professional with sound knowledge of copyright legislation and licensing practices, ideally within a higher education or similarly complex environment. You bring a strong analytical approach, attention to detail and the ability to explain complex copyright and licensing concepts to a broad audience.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant qualifications and experience in Library and Information Science or a related discipline, appropriate to the Higher Education Worker Level.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Australian copyright law and licensing frameworks.
* Experience supporting contract negotiation and administering electronic resource licences.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, with an interest in leveraging technology and automation.
* High‐level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver advice and training and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.
* Eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
Position Requirements
* Must be eligible for Associate membership of ALIA.
* Travel between JCU campuses may be required from time to time.
Benefits
* Generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper.
* 5 weeks of annual recreation leave.
* 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year.
* Attractive options for salary packaging.
* Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Ongoing professional development support.
* Corporate discount on health insurance premiums.
* Well‐equipped and convenient campus facilities including medical, post office, hairdresser, childcare, gym and cafes.
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday, 17th .
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