Editor - Legislation
Emalus Campus Vanuatu
Position Number: BL057
The Opportunity
As a member of the Free Access to Law Movement, it is PacLII’s mission to make Pacific law accessible for free online, promoting transparency and strengthening the rule of law throughout the region.
The successful candidate will be based in Vanuatu Campus under the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (PacLII). Operating within the School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS), PacLII provides a comprehensive and integrated system of public legal information from 20 Pacific Island jurisdictions, that is relied upon by a broad range of stakeholders.
The Editor - Legislation reports to the Senior Editor - Legislation. The Editor – Legislation collects, digitizes, edits, formats, and publishes legal materials, ensures that accuracy and quality standards are met, liaises with legal professionals as required, assists users, and contributes to the efficient and timely publication of legal materials.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A degree with one (1) year of relevant work experience; or
- A diploma and three (3) years of relevant work experience, specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- A combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent legal research skills
- Capable of working under pressure
- Change oriented and flexible
- Awareness of PacLII website layout and functionalities
- Citizenship of Vanuatu.
Enquiries and further information: E: myhr@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Salary Range
- VUV 2,384,756 to VUV 2,786,119 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 06 September 2026
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
