Project Archives Assistant

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $85,434 - $93,200 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

• Participate in a project to make accessible an extensive donation of archives
• Use your knowledge and experience in archival practice to ensure quality descriptions 

Position overview

The Project Assistant Archivist will support the processing of a large and complex personal archival collection to enhance its accessibility for research and engagement. Working under the direction of the Lead Project Archivist and Senior Archivist, the role involves appraising, arranging, and describing records in the AtoM database in line with archival standards. The position also includes rehousing materials for preservation, identifying items for future digitisation, and contributing to promotional activities. This role is part of a small, collaborative team within the ANU Archives and requires adherence to ANU’s policies, particularly in relation to safety and equal opportunity.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have relevant archival qualifications or substantial experience working with complex personal archival collections. They will demonstrate strong skills in appraising, arranging, and describing archival materials using databases such as AtoM, with a solid understanding of descriptive standards. Experience in safely handling and rehousing archival items is essential, along with high-level written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will work effectively within a small team under the direction of the Lead Project Archivist to make the collection accessible for research and digitisation. A commitment to ANU policies, including work health and safety and equal opportunity, is expected.

For further information please contact Sarah Lethbridge, Senior Archivist, T: +61 2 6125 5919 or E: sarah.lethbridge@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

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

Application information

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 successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.