We are looking for passionate Investigator/Conciliators to become a vital part of our Investigation and Conciliation Service team. You will be responsible for undertaking the investigation and conciliation of complaints alleging discrimination and/or breaches of human rights under Federal human rights and discrimination law. We have both ongoing/non-ongoing positions available, with non-ongoing position potentially offered for at least 12 months. These positions offer a competitive salary range of $90,199 - $102,002 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

The positions are located in Sydney, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements, including part time and the potential for some remote options available for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

• Investigate complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination law.
• Undertake the conciliation of complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination law.
• Prepare written correspondence for the President or their Delegate, including correspondence regarding notification and termination of complaints alleging discrimination and/or breaches of human rights.
• By telephone and in writing, provide information to members of the public about federal human rights and discrimination law and the complaint process.
• Prepare and present information sessions on the law and the complaint process and participate in community education events, as required.
• Participate in the ongoing development of the Investigation and Conciliation Section’s practices and procedures, as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Understanding of human rights issues and knowledge of federal human rights and discrimination law, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
• Ability to investigate complaints in a statutory/legal framework and high level analytical skills; including an ability to analyse complex and voluminous material and apply facts to law and exercise appropriate judgement.
• Ability to facilitate the resolution of complaints, including an understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as statutory conciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume workload/caseload; including the ability to establish priorities and meet organisational performance standards.
• Highly developed communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with respect and empathy and work effectively in a team.
• The ability to assist in the development and delivery of community education presentations.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, formal training or equivalent, or relevant community experience.

  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!

  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 fulfill 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 Jodie Ball, Deputy - Investigation and Conciliation Section via [email protected] using the subject line: Investigators / Conciliators enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.