Job description
We are seeking experienced and qualified APS6 Historians to work within our Federal Government client’s Community Engagement’s History Team.
About the role
As an Historian, you will contribute to the development of commemorative and historical resources that highlight the diverse experiences of Australian military service. This includes producing content for the Minister, departmental executive and the broader public.
You will be a key player in a variety of initiatives such as:
Key skills required
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Australian Citizenship is mandatory to be considered for these roles.
If you're looking for your next opportunity, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY NOW button.
For further information, please call DFP Recruitment on 08 8400 4400
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
About the role
As an Historian, you will contribute to the development of commemorative and historical resources that highlight the diverse experiences of Australian military service. This includes producing content for the Minister, departmental executive and the broader public.
You will be a key player in a variety of initiatives such as:
- Developing commemorative posters and calendars
- Managing oral history projects and image acquisition
- Contributing to the publication of historical books on Australia’s wartime experiences
- Fact checking, research and speechwriting
- Contribute to the Teams work in creating and reviewing historically accurate content for Ministers, executive and the community, to increase their understanding of Australian service.
- Manage competing priorities and projects with fixed deadlines (eg. tied to commemorative anniversaries), while producing high quality and accurate products.
- Collaborate and engage with stakeholders to promote and improve the client’s history and portal offerings.
- Provide expert advice to your section, Director, the branch and executive.
- Ensure projects meet all financial and administrative regulations (eg. procurement is in accordance with appropriate requirements).
- Mentor staff, and build capability as required.
- Oversee and contribute to the development of content, advice, briefings, papers, submissions and correspondence.
Key skills required
- Strong leadership, decision-making and problem solving skills;
- Support strategic direction – ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed and provide sound advice to your manager;
- Achieve results – deliver high quality content and resources, often with tight deadlines, to a high standard and in compliance with departmental procedure and requirements;
- Project management – proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines;
- Support productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Display personal drive and integrity; and
- Communicate with influence – including representing the team at both internal and external engagements, and working with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in history or a related discipline
- Professional experience in historical research, writing, or publication
- Familiarity with military history, government writing, or public communications is highly regarded
Australian Citizenship is mandatory to be considered for these roles.
If you're looking for your next opportunity, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY NOW button.
For further information, please call DFP Recruitment on 08 8400 4400
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
