The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the full-time statutory position of National Children’s Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission).

The Commission is an independent statutory authority and Australia's national human rights institution, established under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (AHRC Act). The Commission has a range of duties, functions and powers with respect to human rights under the AHRC Act, including promoting community awareness of human rights, inquiring into human rights issues of national importance, conciliating antidiscrimination complaints, reviewing legislation for compliance with human rights, and advising the Government on legislation and policy relating to human rights.

The National Children’s Commissioner will be expected to lead certain aspects of the Commission’s work, including promoting discussion and awareness of issues affecting children; conducting research and education programs; consulting directly with children and representative organisations; and examining Commonwealth legislation, policies and programs that relate to children’s human rights. 

As a member of the Commission, the National Children’s Commissioner will be expected to contribute to the governance and leadership of the Commission.

Information for applicants

The appointment will be for a term of up to five years commencing 2 November 2025. The Commission’s office is located in Sydney. Further information about the Commission is available at www.humanrights.gov.au.  

Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website Careers page at https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments.

Enquiries about the position or application process can be emailed to [email protected] using the subject line: National Children’s Commissioner - Australian Human Rights Commission - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.