Role purpose
The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the agency to lead a small Rights and Permissions team within the Collection Engagement business unit that has primary responsibility for providing copyright and licensing services. This includes assisting with the delivery of exhibitions, publications, programs, marketing, web, and social media activities by obtaining appropriate clearances and consent and ensuring intellectual property rights (including copyright and moral rights), cultural rights and privacy are managed in line with Museum policies. This includes the (First Nations Cultural Rights and Engagement, Intellectual Property and Privacy policies and relevant Commonwealth legislation (Copyright Act 1968, Privacy Act 1988, and associated regulations).
The Rights and Permissions team also researches and sources external media assets for Museum projects and manages requests from external parties to license Museum material for use in Australia and internationally.
This role provides professional advice and guidance across the Museum about copyright and intellectual property as it relates to Museum collections and associated work and activities. This includes licensing advice about Creative Commons applications for Collection Explorer.
An opportunity exists for the occupant to develop a framework that encompasses policies, procedures, education material and current and potential commercial activities and to establish systems that maximise public and internal access to imagery and digital collections.
What will the successful candidate bring to the role?
The successful candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright legislation, principles, practices, and processes, preferably as it relates to collecting institutions and First Nations cultural materials. Strong stakeholder and client liaison skills are essential, along with demonstrated experience and understanding of First Nations cultures. The successful candidate will be expected to work extensively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and ensure copyright is managed in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.
A strategic and creative thinker, the occupant of this role will be able to identify commercial opportunities and establish programs and services within the copyright area, in line with Museum priorities.
The occupant of this position will have demonstrated experience managing small teams, planning, and managing resources and establishing priorities to achieve objectives. They will work collaboratively with Museum stakeholders and be responsive to client needs.
Selection criteria
- Thorough and current knowledge and a working understanding of copyright legislation, principles, and practices.
- Demonstrated project and resource management experience to deliver quality outcomes.
- Experience managing, coaching, and leading a small team.
- Demonstrated experience building and sustaining strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, internal and external.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake research and think strategically to develop programs and services and identify commercial opportunities.
Skills, experience, and qualifications
Essential:
- Extensive experience and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright legislation, principles, practices, and processes
- Strong stakeholder and client liaison skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of First Nations cultures.
- Demonstrated experience managing small teams
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
- hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description.
The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for roles at the Museum.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.
To apply
Applicants must include a 1-page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the selection criteria and essential skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22 December 2024