Indigenous Initiatives Senior Specialist & Data Steward

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

UTS Library seeks a Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives to lead projects that advance Indigenous data governance and culturally safe library services. The role focuses on ATSIDA maintenance, policy development, and collaboration with researchers, communities, and staff.

You will contribute to initiatives strengthening Indigenous education and engagement, aligning with UTS policies and reconciliation commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous data governance, archiving, and policy development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and researchers.
• Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty and data governance frameworks.
• Experience in libraries, archives, or higher education environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage projects aligned with Library functions and institutional priorities.
• Provide expert advice on Indigenous research data management and governance.
• Collaborate to develop policies and infrastructure for culturally appropriate data access.
• Build and maintain relationships across internal and external stakeholders to support Indigenous initiatives.

Skills

ICIP

Research data management

Indigenous archives/libraries/museums

Cultural capability development

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

UTS Library seeks a Senior Specialist, Indigenous Initiatives to lead projects that advance Indigenous data governance and culturally safe library services. The role focuses on ATSIDA maintenance, policy development, and collaboration with researchers, communities, and staff.

You will contribute to initiatives strengthening Indigenous education and engagement, aligning with UTS policies and reconciliation commitments.