Location: Canberra ACT
Assignment Term: 1 April - 24 December 2025, with 24-month extension options
Pay Rate: $55-$65 per hour + super
Clearance: Baseline required
Job Type: Full time - hybrid opportunities

Are you a passionate historian with a background in Australian military history? Do you have the skills to research, develop, and present compelling historical content? We are seeking experienced and qualified APS 6 Historian to join a Community Engagement Team within the History Team and Anzac Portal Team.

About the Role:

The History Team creates commemorative and historical resources to raise awareness of the diverse experiences of Australian military service. This includes providing departmental services such as speechwriting, fact-checking, and professional guidance on military history matters.

Key Duties:

• Develop and review historically accurate content for ministers, executives, and the community.
• Manage projects with fixed deadlines, particularly for commemorative anniversaries.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the clients history and portal offerings.
• Provide expert historical advice to senior leadership.
• Ensure all financial and administrative processes comply with government regulations.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Contribute to the development of briefings, papers, submissions, and correspondence.

Key Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing sound advice to management.
• High-level writing skills, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and standards.
• Proven project management experience with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Integrity, personal drive, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to represent the team at internal and external engagements.

Australian Citizenship and a National Baseline Clearance are mandatory to be considered for these roles.

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