Overview
Total remuneration range: $133,806 to $153,649 pa. Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week). Closes: Thursday, 25 September 2025 @ 11.30pm (AEST). To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
The University of Southern Queensland is seeking a University Copyright Manager to improve copyright education and compliance across the university and to support students, staff and academics in a dynamic environment.
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 Manager, 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 or (email protected).
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community, and we value diversity and foster an inclusive environment.
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.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment.
How to apply: 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.
About UniSQ
The University of Southern Queensland is a regional university dedicated to providing quality degrees and programs in a flexible and supportive environment. We offer online study options and have locations in Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich, plus outreach hubs and national/international partners.
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