APS 6 Historians

38-week contract, paid weekly! Full-time hours, mid-July 2025 start.

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The History Team creates commemorative and historical resources to share with the broader community, to raise awareness of the diverse experiences of Australian military service. The Team supports the entire department, departmental executive, and the Minister in this work, and provides departmental services including speech writing, essays, fact checking, and professional guidance on representing military history matters.

Your new role

  • Help create and check history content for government and public use

  • Work on several projects at once, meeting deadlines and keeping quality high

  • Talk and work with others to improve DVA’s history website and resources

  • Give expert advice to your team and leaders

  • Write and review content like reports, advice, and letters

What you'll need to succeed

  • Good at leading, making decisions, and solving problems
  • Can work alone or with others and give helpful advice to your manager
  • Get things done well and on time, even when it’s busy
  • Can run projects and meet deadlines
  • A strong researcher and writer of History is preferred

What you'll get in return

You'll be employed on a 38-week contract, with payments made weekly. The role is scheduled to begin in mid-July 2025, offering a structured and consistent work schedule. This opportunity provides a solid starting point for gaining experience and contributing meaningfully over the course of the contract.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now:

Michelle Liv
Senior Business Manager Marketing & Communications HAYS

T: 02 6112 7653
E: michelle.liv@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Marketing
Ref:
2939911
Closing date
30 Jul 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Michelle Liv, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127653