Indigenous Australian Research Editor (Indigenous Identified Position)

at  Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $79,334 - $93,211 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing
Location: Acton, Canberra ACT (opportunity for flexible working arrangements will be considered)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB), National Centre of Biography (NCB) in the School of History, Research School of Social Science (RSSS) College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is seeking to appoint a highly qualified individual for the continuing position of Research Officer for its Indigenous biographies. The ADB has a First Nations Biography Australia (FNBA) project, which is partly funded by the JT Reid Charitable Trusts, and the ADB Editorial Board had made the decision to revise the dictionary in the period before 1850, which will involve the inclusion of many more indigenous biographies. This expansion of indigenous articles has the support of the ADB Indigenous Working Party led and comprising Indigenous Scholars who represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around the country. The successful applicant will have professional and technical skills and experience in research and editing biography, together with a research track in historical writing and an independent research agenda.
For further information please contact Professor Melanie Nolan, General Editor, T: +61 2 6125 2131 E: Melanie.Nolan@anu.edu.au
The University is committed to developing and implementing an effective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the Australian population it actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
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

• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vita (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If you CV does not include referees you can complete online when prompted in the application form