Merit list/pools and how they will be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
We are seeking a Masters or PhD qualified Historian to lead a team of Historians within the Community Engagement Team. 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 also supports the entire department, departmental executive, and the Minister in this work, and provides departmental services including speech writing, fact checking, and professional guidance on representing military history matters. The History Team runs projects and programs, such as developing commemorative posters and calendars, managing the acquisition of images, veterans' oral history project, VC and VCfA travel program, and a program researching, drafting and publishing books on Australia's wartime history.
Under limited direction of the Director, the Assistant Director, Senior Historian is responsible for leading a team to provide specialist support and advice across the department. Through this role you will be responsible for the strategic direction of the team within the wider Commemorations Branch to ensure the work aligns with the commemorative strategy, commemorative calendar and the goals of DVA. You will be required to liaise with DVA staff, ex-service organisations, veterans and their families. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent oral and written communication, high level research skills and be able to manage a variety of competing demands.
Experience in an APS setting, or public historian role, is highly desirable.
The key duties of the position include: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored advice Represent the department at meetings, conferences, events and public forums Support leadership of the Branch and Division, including through promoting a positive working environment and providing expert advice to your section, Director, the branch and executive Contribute to the History teams work in creating and reviewing historically accurate material for Ministers, executive and the community, to ensure a consistently high standard of information and content about Australia's military history 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 DVA's history offerings Ensure projects meet all financial and administrative regulations (eg. procurement is in accordance with appropriate requirements) Oversee and contribute to the development of advice, briefings, papers, submissions and correspondence. Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance. A Masters or PhD qualification focusing on an aspect of Australian military history is required for this role. Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
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Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation's duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex-service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community. DVA's vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.
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