Part-time Indigenous Digital Archives Research Lead

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian National University in Canberra is seeking a part-time ANU Officer 7 (Research) to manage digital archive preparation and curation for a major project with EMAC. The role involves historical research across archival materials, including Indigenous sources, with independence and team collaboration as needed.

The successful candidate will bring strong archival, data management, and communication skills, and will work within the Return Reconcile Renew Centre under the Centre for Heritage

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous historical materials and archives.
• Ability to conduct desktop-based historical research.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and curate digital archives for EMAC project.
• Conduct historical research across archival materials.
• Work with project director and senior archivist; may include site visits.

Skills

Historical research

Digital archive curation

Indigenous history

Data management

Education

Postgraduate degree in History or Archives

Tools

Digital humanities tools

Job description

Australian National University in Canberra is seeking a part-time ANU Officer 7 (Research) to manage digital archive preparation and curation for a major project with EMAC. The role involves historical research across archival materials, including Indigenous sources, with independence and team collaboration as needed.

The successful candidate will bring strong archival, data management, and communication skills, and will work within the Return Reconcile Renew Centre under the Centre for Heritage