Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $89,760 - $105,459 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part-time (17.5 hours per week), Fixed-term (up to 2 years)
The Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB), based at the National Centre of Biography within the School of History at ANU, is Australia's leading biographical reference work and a world leader in digital biography. The Research Editor contributes to the research, verification, and editing of biographical entries for the ADB’s print and digital publications, ensuring quality, accuracy, integrity, and coherence. Working collaboratively with authors, editors, and researchers, the role undertakes historical and bibliographical research, supports online content development, and contributes to editorial projects including thematic essays and corrigenda. The Research Editor also provides project and administrative support to the ADB team, including stakeholder communications, meetings, events, and publication workflows.
The Person
The successful candidate will have strong research, writing, editing, and digital skills, with experience in research or research support activities. They will possess relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in a related discipline, with an interest in Australian history or a similar field. The candidate will demonstrate advanced research, editing, and online information skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Experience with information systems and a commitment to equal opportunity principles in a university environment are also required.
The School/Department
The ANU School of History is Australia's top-ranked history department, known for its location in Canberra, which offers unparalleled access to national institutions. It features globally recognized research hubs—the National Centre of Biography, the National Centre for Indigenous History, and the Centre for Environmental History—and offers extensive undergraduate majors and postgraduate degrees. The National Centre of Biography hosts the Australian Dictionary of Biography.
The College/Division
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.
For further information please contact, Professor Melanie Nolan, T: +61 2 6125 2131, E: [email protected]
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion
For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
A statement addressing the selection criteria.
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.
