Join Us in Making Workplaces Safer: Become a Key Player in the Speaking from Experience Project!

Are you passionate about creating safer and more inclusive workplaces? Do you have a knack for translating complex research into impactful resources? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Australian Human Rights Commission is based in the heart of Sydney CBD, with flexible hybrid and remote work options available. This full-time, fixed term position offers a competitive salary range of $90,199 up to $102,002 plus 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 Role

The Australian Human Rights Commission is leading the Speaking from Experience project, a transformative initiative inspired by the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment and the Respect@Work Report. We’re on a mission to gather crucial insights from those who have faced workplace sexual harassment and use their experiences to make workplaces safer for everyone. Your role will be key in turning these insights into actionable, accessible resources.

Skills & Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Research into Action: Convert qualitative research into engaging resources that enhance understanding and prevention of workplace sexual harassment. Your materials will reach a wide range of audiences, from government and community organisations to individuals directly affected.
• Adopt an Intersectional Approach: Develop resources with a keen awareness of how different communities access and respond to information. Your work will be grounded in behavioural research to ensure maximum impact.
• Coordinate and Consult: Manage consultations and integrate stakeholder feedback to create practical, accessible, and impactful resources. You’ll work with community organisations, consultants, and people with lived experience.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal stakeholders to align with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s goals and priorities. Your role will involve coordinating, administering, and supporting various project activities.
• Support and Organise: Provide essential logistical and organisational support for project activities, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Expertise in Knowledge Translation: Proven experience in developing and delivering resources with a focus on health promotion or behaviour change communications in a social justice context.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, coordinate resource development, and adapt to changing demands.
• Relevant Qualifications: Degrees or comparable experience in knowledge translation, communications, or behaviour change science.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent at building relationships, presenting ideas, and managing stakeholder interactions.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Diverse Communities: Knowledge of best practices for engaging with First Nations and culturally diverse communities, and an understanding of their human rights issues.
• Gender Equality and Violence Prevention: Familiarity with gender equality issues and strategies for preventing gender-based violence.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of a transformative project that will make a significant difference in how workplaces handle sexual harassment. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, working towards a common goal of creating safer and more respectful workplaces across Australia.

Apply Today and Help Us Shape the Future of Workplace Safety!

If you’re driven by a passion for social justice and have the skills to translate research into action, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Speaking from Experience project!

Notes

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 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 Claire Farrugia, Director – Respect@Work Implementation via email [email protected], using the subject line: Policy Officer - Knowledge Translation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.