Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services and Collections – Identified s(25)

• UQ Library
• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $91,658 - $98,330 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only.
• Join a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team to work on innovative, meaningful, and community-led projects, contributing to sector-wide advancements in Indigenous matters.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with experience (gallery, library, museum, archive, Indigenous focused project work or Indigenous community organisation), adept at navigating cultural protocols and community expectations.
• Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

About This Opportunity

Join UQ Library's sector-leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services and Collections team as a self-motivated and adaptable advisor. In this pivotal role, you will provide a wide range of services and expert advice, with a core focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff, and communities. This position actively contributes to embedding respect for Indigenous knowledge within library systems and practices, enhancing the discoverability of relevant collections, and fostering engagement with Indigenous communities across Queensland.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are advised collection materials they may interact with in this role may contain images, voices, and videos of deceased persons. Items in the collection may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Furthermore, terms and annotations within the collection can reflect the attitude of the author or the period in which the item was written and may be considered inappropriate today.

Key responsibilities will include:

Enhance Indigenous Client & Community Experience

• Identify opportunities and challenges within the Library experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, collaborating to develop inclusive services and proactively communicating with these groups.

Deliver Information & Learning Support

• Provide advice and services to support teaching, learning, and research, including delivering information sessions, facilitating workshops, and developing and maintaining digital content and learning resources.

Lead Service & Collection Development

• Lead and assist in the development, improvement, and maintenance of Library documentation, reports, and statistical information. This includes contributing to the evaluation and management of the Library’s collection.

Foster Relationships & Industry Awareness

• Build and maintain close working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit and Fryer Library. Also, represent the Library on various projects and groups while maintaining awareness of current industry trends and client requirements.

About You

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and the filling of this position constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Essential

• Degree/qualifications with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contemporary Australia, including their diverse circumstances.
• Proven ability to provide client-focused support through flexible delivery options. This includes self-motivation, initiative, and the capacity to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, encompassing emotional intelligence, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, and presentation. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with diverse groups, both internal and external to the University.
• An effective team player with a collaborative, positive, and inclusive attitude. Proven ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and demonstrated skills in facilitating group workshops and training sessions.

Desirable

• Experience in higher education, including an understanding of current trends in learning, teaching, and research,
• Experience working with cultural heritage collections in a library, archive, museum, or similar organisation.
• Digital literacy skills encompassing tools for productivity, business communication, information management, social media, and web content development.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lesley at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (R-52180) in the subject line.

Applications close 2 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-52180).

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.