Historians conduct research into past human activity, including the history of
countries, organisations, periods of time, buildings, cultural heritage,
particular events, people, and ideas or issues.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Historian earn an average of $1353 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $70356 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
an enquiring mind
interested in human behaviour, society and politics
interested in the lessons of the past
a thorough approach to research and problem-solving
good written communication skills.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
History
School subjects that include some aspect of HISTORY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a history-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Languages
School subjects that include some aspect of LANGUAGE provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a language-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Historian
Historians may perform the following tasks:
examine, assess and interpret evidence of past events by consulting and studying the works of other historians and researchers, using sources of information such as archives, diaries, manuscripts, reports, statistics, artefacts, images, works of art, photographs, letters, newspapers, magazines and journals, and interviewing people
organise information, check it for accuracy, interpret details, suggest theories and make conclusions
present findings and conclusions through reports, the media (digital and print), journal articles, books, lectures and museum exhibitions
act as an adviser or consultant to government, commercial and private organisations, societies, churches and individuals
perform research and/or teach at institutions such as universities and schools.