The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the agency to lead a small Copyright Services team within the Collections Documentation and Information business unit that has primary responsibility for providing copyright and licensing services for Museum clients. 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 Copyright Services 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.
The key duties of the position include:
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.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
The National Museum of Australia 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.
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