The Australian Human Rights Commission, located in the heart of Sydney CBD, is thrilled to announce an ongoing Communications Officer position within our Strategic Communications Team. We’re looking for a passionate individual to help elevate public discourse around human rights in Australia.

This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive salary range of $90,199 up to $102,002 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible hybrid and remote work options to suit your lifestyle.

About Us

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.

Our Strategic Communications Team is at the forefront of engaging audiences and raising awareness about critical human rights issues. We manage everything from media relations and social media to events and brand identity. Our diverse team brings expertise in journalism, public relations, graphic design, and more, all working together to inform and educate the public.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop Communication Plans: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and implement communication strategies that align with our strategic objectives.
• Create Engaging Content: Write high-quality, engaging content for various platforms—traditional, digital, and social—tailored to different audiences while maintaining a consistent voice.
• Plan Major Events: Take the lead on planning and executing significant public events, including the Human Rights Day Oration and Human Rights Awards.
• Evaluate Impact: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of communications plans and activities to continuously improve our outreach.

Skills & Experience

• Manage social media:Plan and create content for our social media channels, analyse metrics, and enhance engagement strategies.
• Support Media Engagement: Assist the Commissioners and President with media inquiries, crafting press releases, and preparing interview briefs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Proven track record in implementing successful communication strategies and managing corporate social media channels. Familiarity with CMS systems (e.g., Drupal), social media management tools (e.g., Loomly, Hootsuite), and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) is essential.
• Strong Writing Skills: Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Creative Mindset: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar multimedia editing software is a plus.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with team members, colleagues, and external stakeholders while effectively collaborating within the team.

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!

Additional Information

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.

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 also be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the Commission where the duties are of a similar nature.

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 Tracey Young, Director Strategic Communications via email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.