The Australian Human Rights Commission based in the heart of Sydney CBD, is excited to announce several positions available within our team. We offer flexible hybrid and remote work options to suit your lifestyle.

This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive salary range of $111,649 up to $124,836 pa per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

About Us

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.

The Race Discrimination Team is at the forefront of promoting equality and inclusivity through our National Anti-Racism Strategy. We lead impactful policy initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and educational programs designed to create a more just society

Join Our Team as a Public Awareness and Education Coordinator!

Purpose of the Position

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team in an ongoing role, reporting to the Director of the National Anti-Racism Strategy. This position plays a vital role in supporting our strategic initiatives by:

• Coordinating and implementing national public awareness and education campaigns that inspire understanding and action against systemic racism.
• Supporting the anti-racist efforts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from negatively racialized communities.

About the role:

Public Awareness and Education Initiatives

• Design and deliver national anti-racism campaigns across multiple channels, aligned with the National Anti-Racism Framework.
• Develop robust consultation and community engagement strategies based on anti-racist and human rights principles.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of our initiatives to ensure impactful outcomes.

Leadership

• Set clear objectives and direction for public awareness efforts, advising key internal stakeholders, including the Race Discrimination Commissioner and Commission Executive.
• Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation to maximise the impact of our campaigns.
• Support and mentor team members to excel in their roles.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support our strategy.
• Regularly brief senior stakeholders on campaign activities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal experts to ensure effective campaign delivery and leverage existing networks.
• Manage procurement and engagement with external suppliers in line with guidelines.

Experience and Qualifications

• Deep understanding of race, racism, and anti-racism in the Australian context.
• Proven experience in delivering successful public awareness and education initiatives.
• Background in providing communications support on sensitive issues within complex environments.
• Strong advisory skills for senior stakeholders, with superior written communication abilities across various media.
• Experience in promoting systemic change in a complex operating environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields are preferred.

About you:

Strategic Direction

• Think strategically and align work with the Commission’s goals, demonstrating sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize activities for maximum impact.

Relationship Building

• Foster positive relationships with team members, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Create a culturally safe and inclusive team environment.

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively.
• Use a trauma-informed approach to engage with diverse audiences effectively.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the fight against racism in Australia. If you’re ready to make a difference and lead impactful initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a more inclusive and equitable society!

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.

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 Catherine Duff, Director, Race Discrimination Team via email [email protected], using the subject line: Manager - Public Awareness and Education - National Anti-Racism Strategy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.