The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s national human rights institution, dedicated to fostering a society where human rights are upheld, protected, and celebrated.

We envision an Australia where every individual is valued equally in dignity and rights.

Our mission involves promoting and safeguarding the human rights of all Australians by:

• Advising all levels of government and various public and private organisations.
• Strengthening laws, policies, and practices while providing accessible investigation and conciliation services.
• Engaging inclusively with civil society, communities, and the private sector.
• Raising awareness about human rights and offering educational resources.
• Collaborating with partners to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights across the nation.

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to provide comprehensive administrative and research support to our International Engagement Team.

You will be involved in coordinating logistical arrangements, undertaking research, and supporting the team’s international human rights programs.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure alignment with organisational priorities and contribute to the achievement of program objectives.

This full-time/ part time, ongoing/ non ongoing position offers a competitive salary range of $75,041 - $83,074 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible hybrid work options to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and manage administrative tasks to support the delivery of international human rights technical cooperation programs, including maintaining records and meeting minutes and organising travel arrangements.
• Manage databases, files, and records to ensure accurate and efficient information storage.
• Ensure compliance with all Commission policies and procedures in all administrative processes.
• Conduct research to support program design, implementation and evaluation, including gathering and analysing data on regional issues and trends.
• Draft reports, templates, briefing notes and other program-related materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities by collating and analysing data to inform program improvements.
• Assist in the coordination of program activities, including event logistics, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation.
• Support communication with internal and external stakeholders, including drafting emails, and managing contact lists.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops and events, including liaising with partners and participants.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally in an international development, or program management context.
• Knowledge of human rights or international development principles (desirable).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as International Development, Human Rights, or Business Administration (desirable).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in research, data collection, and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft high-quality documents.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of our team, you'll play a vital role in influencing public conversations about human rights and making a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to use your skills to support a cause that matters, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Help us shape the future of human rights communication in Australia. Join us in making a difference!

Notes

We strongly encourage First Nations people and individuals from other negatively racialised backgrounds to apply.

We value inclusivity and diversity and seek people who support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, mature workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, culturally and marginalised communities, carers, LGBTIQA+ and people with disability.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

The Commission is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment to enable people with a disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustment as required to assist your participation in this recruitment process.

Please note that this position may be filled on either an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up to eighteen months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years in total. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the Commission where the duties are of a similar nature.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: apsc.gov.au/recruitability. 

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a statement (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position(s), your experience that would lead to impactful outcomes in the role, and the skills and capabilities you bring.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role in an impartial and respectful manner as required by the APS Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will uphold the integrity and independence of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to consent to and undergo background checks which may include character and social media checks.

For more Information

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Joanna Mansfield, Team Leader, International Engagement via [email protected], using the subject line: Administrative and Research Officer - International Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached.