Join Us in Shaping Australia’s Future:

The Australian Human Rights Commission is seeking a People and Culture Adviser (Recruitment) on a full time, non-ongoing basis.

Ideally located in Sydney, other locations will be considered.

Offering a competitive salary of $90,199 up to $102,002 (base wage) + 15.4% superannuation.

About Us

At the Australian Human Rights Commission, we are at the forefront of advancing human rights across the nation. Our mission is to build an Australian society where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. We achieve this by advising governments, influencing policy, engaging with communities, and raising awareness. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity for all.

About the People and Culture Team

We’re a dynamic, close-knit team at the core of the Australian Human Rights Commission, spearheading strategic initiatives and everyday operations across the employee journey. From talent attraction and onboarding to development and performance management, we’re the experts driving a thriving workplace culture.

Our goal? To craft exceptional experiences for everyone from future team members to seasoned staff ensuring every interaction is engaging and rewarding.

Your Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of talent in a values-driven organization? As a People and Culture Adviser (Recruitment), you'll play a pivotal role in managing our recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience for both new hires and our team.

Key Priorities in the role

What You'll Do:

• Operational Recruitment: Reporting to the Senior Adviser, People and Culture. Take charge of the end-to-end recruitment process. Support hiring managers, streamline onboarding, and implement people policies that make a difference.
• Drive Talent Programs: Assist in designing and rolling out innovative talent attraction and wellbeing programs that boost engagement, psychological safety, and resilience within our workforce.
• Enhance Selection: Use your expertise to develop and execute talent strategies and selection tools, ensuring they align with our mission and the APS merit principles.
• Support Diversity and Inclusion: Support the Senior Adviser, People and Culture to drive affirmative recruitment campaigns, manage internships in partnership with top universities, and champion initiatives that enhance diversity and inclusion across our organization.

What we’re looking for:

• Expertise: Demonstrated experience in recruitment and talent management.
• Initiative: Proactive approach to implementing effective people programs and selection processes.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly and build relationships.
• Commitment: Dedication to delivering high-quality human resources support and driving impactful talent strategies.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and strives for excellence. You'll have the chance to shape our people programs and contribute to a workplace where every employee thrives. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply now and help us build a stronger future for human rights in Australia.

Apply today!

Step into a role where your expertise will directly influence our recruitment and people programs. Join us at the Australian Human Rights Commission and be a driving force in fostering a culture of respect and excellence.

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a statement (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position, 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.

Role Information

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Leigh Stanley, Senior People and Culture Adviser (Talent & Wellbeing) via email [email protected] using the subject line: People and Culture Adviser - Recruitment enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note this position is advertised as non-ongoing.

The successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up to twelve months, if extended the maximum period will be 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 also be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the Commission where the duties are of a similar nature.