Help us build and launch a brand-new She Shapes History tour.

This is a project-based role supporting She Shapes History’s Product Lead to create and launch our new Badass Women of Boroondara walking tour (in partnership with Boroondara Arts).

This role sits at the intersection of research, storytelling, tourism, and public history. You’ll be helping turn research into experiences, stories, and moments that connect with audiences.

Contract: 12-week fixed-term (June - September 2026)

Time: ~2.5 days/week on average (flexible)

Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays + some weekend availability during testing + launch

Pay: $80,000 FTE (pro-rata to 0.5)

Location: Hybrid - Melbourne (remote + Melbourne office + Boroondara site visits/walkthroughs)

Applications close: Sunday June 14

The role in a nutshell

Working closely with the Product Lead, this role combines historical research, story development, project coordination, and tour development support.

You’ll help uncover and shape the stories of remarkable local women, contribute to the design and testing of the tour experience, and support guide readiness and launch activities.

This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role ideal for someone interested in public history, museums, heritage, feminist storytelling, tourism, arts programming, or cultural engagement.

About She Shapes History

She Shapes History is a feminist social enterprise making women's history accessible, engaging, and relevant.

Australia was shaped by women, from the trams of Melbourne to the design of Canberra to the building of the Harbour Bridge, yet most Australians have never heard their names. That lack of recognition sits at the heart of gender inequality, and we're here to change it.

We run walking tours in four, create digital content, and partner with cultural institutions, historic sites, and councils to help people see the women who shaped this country.

This role is obsessed with answering

How do we transform historical research into a compelling, accessible, and commercially successful walking tour that celebrates local women’s history and creates meaningful audience impact?

What you'll be doing

40% Historical Research & Story Development

Conduct original research into women connected to Boroondara and surrounding areas
Work with local archives, museums, historical societies, council resources, publications, and digital collections
Identify compelling stories, themes, and historical connections
Produce concise biographies, research summaries, timelines, and source notes
Assist in developing a diverse and engaging group of featured women
Fact-check historical content and maintain research integrity throughout development
Contribute ideas for story selection, narrative framing, and audience engagement

20% Tour Development & Product Design

Participate in route planning, site visits, and location research
Assist with development of tour notes, handbooks, and supporting materials
Help identify opportunities for emotional impact, audience engagement, and strong storytelling
Support accessibility, walkability, and guest experience considerations
Assist in documenting product decisions and development learnings

10% Project Coordination & Launch Support

Support project planning and administration
Coordinate research tasks and track progress against milestones
Assist with stakeholder communications as required
Assist with development of integration opportunities and final experience

10% Guide Readiness & Training Support

Attend walkthroughs, rehearsals, and tour testing
Assist with guide briefing materials and training resources
Shadow guides during testing and launch periods
Capture feedback and support tour refinements

10% Tour Delivery Support

Attend launch activities and selected public tours
Assist with operational support as required
Be willing to undertake guide training and act as backup delivery support if required

10% Storytelling, Content & Marketing Support

Identify historical stories, characters, moments, and hooks with strong audience appeal
Work with the Product Lead to shape research into content opportunities for social media, PR, newsletters, and partnerships
Draft short-form video scripts, story outlines, and educational content based on research findings
Surface surprising facts, untold stories, and emotionally resonant moments that can support campaign storytelling
Assist with historical fact-checking and content review across marketing materials
Contribute ideas for content tied to key campaign moments, exhibition themes, anniversaries, and launch activities
Help build a library of story assets that can be reused across future tours, educational content, and partnership opportunities

Success looks like

By launch, you will have helped deliver:

High-quality research into 10–15 local women suitable for public storytelling
A well-documented research archive that can support future tour iterations and council activations
A launch-ready tour experience with strong historical integrity and audience appeal
Guide materials and training resources that support consistent delivery
Valuable project learnings that can inform future council and arts precinct partnerships
A positive working relationship with local stakeholders and community partners

We're looking for someone who

Must haves

Excellent researcher with strong written communication skills
Loves history, storytelling, museums, heritage, arts, tourism, or cultural projects
Curious, self-directed, and comfortable working independently
Able to synthesise large amounts of information into engaging stories
Highly organised and able to manage multiple moving parts
Excited by feminist history and increasing women’s visibility in public memory
Comfortable working both remotely and on location
Enjoys collaborating but can also take ownership of workstreams

Bonus points

Background in history, public history, museum studies, humanities, journalism, communications, tourism, education, arts, heritage, or a related field
Experience conducting archival or community-based research
Experience facilitating tours, educational programs, or public engagement activities
Familiarity with Melbourne history and/or the Boroondara area
Experience with Canva, Notion, social media content, or project coordination

Why this role matters to She Shapes History

This project will launch She Shapes History’s first major council and arts precinct partnership in Melbourne.

The tour is designed not only as a September 2026 activation, but as a reusable cultural asset that can continue evolving through future partnerships, exhibitions, commemorations, and public history initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a project that helps make women’s history more visible, accessible, and celebrated in public space.

How to apply

Email your CV to recruitment@sheshapeshistory.com.au.

Please include a single PDF document (under 1000 words total) addressing the following questions:

What’s motivating you to apply for this role
A brief overview of your previous experience and how it’s relevant
One specific experience directly related to this role (objective, strategy/tactics, results, what you learned)
Something we wouldn’t learn from your CV that would help you thrive in this role
How you found out about the role

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