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Appointment of
Reconciliation Action Plan Officer
   The University of Queensland Library

Learning and Research Services, The University of Queensland
Library.

The Library is integral to learning, discovery and engagement at The University of Queensland. We provide access
to quality scholarly information resources and quality client focused services and spaces to support teaching and
research at The University of Queensland. We partner with the UQ and wider community to provide pathways to
enrich learning and research.
The University of Queensland Library has one of the largest collections amongst Australian academic libraries and
is by far the largest in Queensland. The collection includes access to 2.4 million book titles (electronic and print)
and 148,000 journal titles (electronic and print). Our institutional repository, UQ eSpace, houses over 330,000
items authored or co-authored by UQ affiliated researchers, including more than 196,000 journal articles, 61,000
conference papers, and 19,000 theses
Information about the Library may be accessed on the Library’s web site at http://www.library.uq.edu.au.

Information for Prospective Staff
Information about life at UQ including staff benefits, relocation and UQ campuses is available on the University’s
working at UQ website.

Cultural Support at UQ
• Support efforts are led by Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), who is
  responsible for leading and strengthening Indigenous strategies and building links with the community.
• Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, including the Manager, Indigenous Employment, provides information and
  support to staff and drives strategies and initiatives to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for staff at
  UQ that values the strength of diversity.
• UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network meets multiple times a year, providing an opportunity
  for a culturally friendly catch up where you can have a yarn and discuss matters that are important to the
  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit strongly supports the celebration of Aboriginal
  and Torres Strait Islander cultures and recognises the enormous contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait
  Islander peoples and perspectives bring to UQ’s learning, discovery and engagement activities and supports
  students from pre-enrolment through to graduation.
• The Goorie Berrimpa Student Collective is the Indigenous student collective for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
  Islander students at UQ; the name translates into ‘meeting place’.
• The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health provides national leadership in urban Indigenous health research and
  workforce development.

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The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) contributes positively to society by engaging in the creation, preservation,
transfer and application of knowledge. UQ helps shape the future by bringing together and developing leaders in
their fields to inspire the next generation and to advance ideas that benefit the world. UQ strives for the personal
and professional success of its students, staff and alumni. For more than a century, we have educated and worked
with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ ranks in the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent ranking, including the CWTS
Leiden Ranking (32), the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (43), the US News Best
Global Universities Rankings (42), QS World University Rankings (48), Academic Ranking of World Universities
(55), and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (69). Excluding the award component, UQ is now
ranked 45th in the world in the ARWU, and is one of the only two Australian universities to be included in the
global top 50.

UQ has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teachers, its educational programs and employment
outcomes for its students. Our students remain at the heart of what we do. The UQ experience – the UQ
Advantage – is distinguished by a research enriched curriculum, international collaborations, industry
engagement and opportunities that nurture and develop future leaders. UQ has a strong focus on teaching
excellence, winning more national teaching excellence awards than any other in the country and attracting the
majority of Queensland’s highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.

UQ is one of Australia’s Group of Eight, a charter member of edX and a founding member of Universitas 21, an
international consortium of leading research-intensive universities.

Our 52,000-plus strong student community includes more than 16,400 postgraduate scholars and more than
15,400 international students from 135 countries, adding to its proud 250,000-plus alumni. The University has
more than 6,600 academic and professional staff (full-time equivalent) and a $1.75 billion annual operating
budget. Its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston, in addition to teaching and research sites
around Queensland and Brisbane city. The University has six Faculties and four University-level Institutes. The
Institutes, funded by government and industry grants, philanthropy and commercialisation activities, have built
scale and focus in research areas in neuroscience, biomolecular and biomedical sciences, sustainable minerals,
bioengineering and nanotechnology, as well as social science research

UQ has an outstanding track-record in commercialisation of our innovation with major technologies employed
across the globe and integral to gross product sales of $11billion+ (see http://uniquest.com.au/our-track-record)

UQ has a rapidly growing record of attracting philanthropic support for its activities and this will be a strategic
focus going forward.

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Duty Statement
This position will coordinate activities across the Library to ensure Library collections and services embrace equity,
diversity and inclusion and allow the Library to meaningfully contribute to implementing and reporting on UQ’s
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2022.

This position will work closely with the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) in connecting
with communities and making connections across, and outside UQ, this position will progress the aims of the UQ
Reconciliation Action Plan, UQ Strategic Plan and Library Strategic Plans and will informed by key documents,
including:

•    Report of the Review of Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
     People.
•    Indigenous Cultural Competency in Australian Universities Best Practice Framework (Guiding Principles
     for Developing Indigenous Cultural Competency in in Australian Universities and National Best Practice
     Framework for Indigenous Cultural Competency in Australian Universities); and Guidelines for Ethical
     Research in Australian Indigenous Studies.
•    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library, Information and Resource Network Inc Protocols for Libraries,
     Archives and Information Services.
•    The University of Queensland Innovation Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2022.
•    The University of Queensland Strategic Plan 2018-2021.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Identify and coordinate Library activities and projects that support implementing UQ’s RAP together with
     stakeholders across the Library and the DVC-A portfolio
•    Provide guidance and reports to the Library Executive and other stakeholders on activities related to the
     Library’s involvement in implementing RAP actions and deliverables
•    Establish and coordinate a Library / DVC-A RAP Implementation Reference Group
•    In collaboration with the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) Develop develop
     relationships and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and communities across UQ
     and the wider communities
•    Identify and / or create guidelines for staff to use when creating services and / or developing collections
•    In collaboration with the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) assist in the roll out of
     UQ wide staff cultural competency training
•    Any other duties as reasonably directed by your Supervisor.

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Other
Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken,
including but not exclusive to:
•   the University’s Code of Conduct.
•   requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S
    responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.
•   the adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and
    related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.
•   requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and
    associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

Reporting Relationship
The Reconciliation Action Plan Officer reports to the Associate Director, Data Digital Learning and Publishing.

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Selection Criteria

     This is role is an identified position and the occupant must be of Aboriginal and/
    or Torres Strait Islander descent under section 25 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-
                                    Discrimination Act 1991.
• A degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and management
  expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs or project management or related fields or an
  equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
•   Demonstrated knowledge and relevant experience to show understanding of:
     -  Indigenous societies and cultures
     -  Issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contemporary Australian society; and
     -  Diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience in the higher education or Library sector, particularly related to diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait
  Islander protocols and culturally appropriate collaboration.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and groups, both within
  the University and the broader community.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to projects, including the ability to effectively deliver
  project outcomes
• Excellent written communication skills, including research and report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly in a changing environment
• Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness,
  respectfulness and integrity

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those
who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage for further
information and points of contact if you require additional support.

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

Please note:
The University fo Queensland Library reserves the right to transfer staff to any of its services.

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What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 2 years at HEW level 7.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $87,022 - $94,885, plus super of up to 17% and recreation
leave loading of 17.5%

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare,
discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-
2021.

How to apply

All applicants must supply the following documents:

•   Cover letter addressing key selection criteria; and
•   Resume.

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply
via the UQJobs portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email
will not be accepted.

Questions?
To discuss this role please contact at Kathleen Smeaton on (07) 3365 6365 or at k.smeaton@library.uq.edu.au

If you have any technical or process related questions regarding how to apply please contact recruitment@
uq.edu.au.

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