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Rights and Contracts Associate
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an organised, energetic and confident Rights and Contracts Associate to support the effective and efficient operation of the Rights and Contracts department at University of Queensland Press (UQP). Reporting to the Rights and Contracts Manager and working closely with the Publishing team, this is an administrative support position that is responsible for the management of UQP's royalties, third-party permissions licensing, and administration support of UQP's domestic and subsidiary contracting.
UQP is one of Australia's oldest and most respected publishing houses and won the ABIA Small Publisher of the Year award in 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Coordinate UQP's royalties by loading payments and sales data into RIGHTS20|20 and formatting and sending UQP's biannual royalty statements to authors and stakeholders. Liaise with University of Queensland's Finance Department on all matters related to UQP's royalty payments.
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Assist with the accurate payment and invoicing of advances, royalties, rights and other income streams to UQP authors.
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Respond to author, agent and UQP internal queries regarding advance and royalty payments, and provide status on contracts, as required.
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Assist authors with the registration and administration of UQP's CAL and ELR/PLR according to industry best-practice.
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Coordinate UQP's incoming third-party copyright permission requests, licensing and administration according to industry best-practice.
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Assist with the development and administration of domestic subsidiary contracts and addendums in line with industry best-practice.
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Assist in the facilitation of UQP's rights reversion requests.
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:
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Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
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17% superannuation contributions
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17.5% annual leave loading
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Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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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
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UQ Study for Staff
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On campus childcare options
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Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
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Salary packaging options
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At least three (3) years, experience working in the book industry with a minimum of one (1) years of experience in a rights and permissions administration role within a publishing house; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
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Experience in licensing and contracts.
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Strong administration skills, including ability to prepare and monitor book royalty statements and interpret financial reports.
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Demonstrated high-level organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
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Confident use in a wide range of computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
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Experience in the use of RIGHTS20|20 would be considered an advantage.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and others as required.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Sandiford at ************** For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
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Resume
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 ****** for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday 25th May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of 26th May 2025.
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