The former Editors of Australian Archaeology are listed below:
- Lynley Wallis and Heather Burke, 2011 to 2015
- Sean Ulm and Annie Ross, 2006 to 2011
- Donald Pate and Pam Smith, 2001 to 2005
- Donald Pate and Mike Morwood, 2000 to 2001
- Claire Smith and Donald Pate, 1999
- Claire Smith and Rob Gargett, 1998
- Claire Smith and Sue Feary, 1997
- Mike Smith and Sue Feary, 1995 to 1996
- Sue Feary and Betty Meehan, 1993 to 1995
- Val Attenbrow and Betty Meehan, 1991 to 1992
- Betty Meehan and Val Attenbrow, 1990
- Betty Meehan and Ron Lampert, 1989
- Ron Lampert and Betty Meehan, 1988
- Jeanette Hope, Ron Lampert and Betty Meehan, 1987
- Jeannette Hope and Mike Pearson, 1986
- Jeannette Hope and John Beaton, 1985
- Jim Allen and Jeanette Hope, 1983 to 1984
- Jeanette Hope and Alan Thorne, 1982
- Ron Lampert and Alan Thorne, 1978 to 1981
- Ron Lampert, 1974 to 1978