• Full Time, Continuing Position
• Melbourne (Bundoora Campus)
• $100,166 - $110,189 +17% superannuation

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Copyright Advisor to join our Library Operations team as a key member responsible for ensuring University-wide compliance with copyright legislation and licensing requirements. Reporting directly to the University Librarian, this position operates from the University Library while maintaining extensive connections and responsibilities across all Schools and departments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape copyright practices across our entire institution, working at the intersection of legal compliance, academic freedom, and educational innovation. You'll be the University's go-to expert on copyright matters, supporting our diverse academic community in learning, teaching, and research activities while ensuring we meet all statutory obligations.

As the Copyright Advisor, you'll work collaboratively with academic staff, researchers, students, and administrative teams across all disciplines, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on institutional operations. You'll be instrumental in developing systems and processes that enable our University community to confidently navigate the complex landscape of intellectual property while pursuing academic excellence.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Knowledge of relevant copyright and associated legislation and the ability to interpret, apply and communicate these in the University environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and licensing schemes and implement administrative procedures and training to assist compliance.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop relationships and liaise and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to set priorities, develop plans, make decisions and monitor outcomes to deliver effective services.
• Demonstrated competence to operate and learn with confidence in a digitally connected and evolving environment.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 PD - Copyright Advisor.pdf

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  Sunday, 10 August 2025 By 11:55pm

Position Enquiries:    David Groenewegen, University Librarian – d.groenewegen@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV/Resume
• A separate document providing responses to ALL of the Essential Criteria in the Position Description

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.