Historian
OSCA 232336·ANZSCO 272411
520
52.1%
61.7%
54 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Researches, collects and analyses information about the history of human activity, events, cultures and eras, and prepares accounts of findings.
What they typically do
- Assembles historical data by consulting sources of information such as historical indexes and catalogues, archives, court records, diaries, newspaper files and other materials
- Organises, authenticates, evaluates and interprets historical, political, sociological, anthropological and linguistic data
- Undertakes historical and cultural research into human activity, and prepares and presents research findings
- Writes articles to be published in academic publications such as journals
- Analyses and interprets historical information to determine its authenticity
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Historian.
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