Indigenous Data & Initiatives Lead

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Salary packaging opportunities

Parental leave

Child care centres

Job summary

UTS Library seeks a Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives to lead the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive (ATSIDA) and advance Indigenous data governance. The role focuses on behind-the-scenes projects aligning with Indigenous priorities and cultural protocols.

You will work within the Open Scholarship and Copyright team, collaborating across library and university environments to strengthen culturally responsive services and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).
• Experience with research data management and digital collections.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archives, libraries, or cultural heritage environments.
• Ability to drive cultural capability development and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and operate ATSIDA, a national Indigenous data repository.
• Advise on Indigenous data governance in line with protocols and policies.
• Collaborate to create policies and infrastructure for culturally appropriate access to Indigenous data.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support Indigenous education, research, and engagement outcomes.

Skills

ICIP

Research data management

Indigenous archives

Cultural capability development

Education

Degree in Library/Information Science or related field

Job description

UTS Library seeks a Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives to lead the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive (ATSIDA) and advance Indigenous data governance. The role focuses on behind-the-scenes projects aligning with Indigenous priorities and cultural protocols.

You will work within the Open Scholarship and Copyright team, collaborating across library and university environments to strengthen culturally responsive services and knowledge sharing.