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Join Us as a Policy and Executive Support Officer Are you experienced in executive support with a background in policy and/or research?
Are you interested in the human rights developments liaising and monitoring engagement opportunities with the United Nations? If yes, then this role is 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, ongoing position with a competitive salary ranging from $80,634 up to $88,798pa, 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 Team
The Policy Division supports our President and seven statutory Commissioners (race, age, sex, disability discrimination; children; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice and human rights) to promote awareness and understanding of human rights, conduct research and advocacy, and make recommendations to government to fully implement Australia’s human rights obligations. The Policy section also leads the Commission’s work on community and NGO engagement, human rights education, international engagement (through technical cooperation programs, engagement with other national human rights institutions and United Nations engagement) and partnerships with key government, industry and civil society organisations.
About the Role
As the Policy and Executive Support Officer you will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Policy Executive through providing a high level of executive assistant support and work relating to the Commission’s international engagement, policy research and United Nations treaty body reporting processes.

Skills & Experience

Key Responsibilities

Executive assistance

• Diary management, visitor support, travel/accommodation arrangements, database, file and record management, leading the coordination of communication streams such as correspondence and telephone calls.
• Developing and maintaining, good relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide budget support, including processing paperwork, maintaining and acquiring office supplies, and reconciling accounts.

Coordination support

• Leading the coordination of key internal Commission meetings including arranging venue, catering, scheduling, document preparation/editing and other support needs as required.
• Work collegiately with teams across the Commission to coordinate the effective flow of information to and from the Senior Policy Executive to the Chief Executive, President, seven statutory Commissioners their Executive Assistants and the Senior Policy Group.

Research and policy support

• Research and monitor United Nations human rights developments, relevant human rights body sessional meetings and calls for input which are relevant to the Policy Division.
• Identify and share opportunities for the Policy Division’s engagement with the United Nations human rights activities. Where directed support for and coordination of the Commission’s engagement with these activities.
• Support to the Senior Policy Executive for the preparation of the Commission’s shadow reports to relevant international human rights treaty bodies.

Additional Information

Other requirements

• Completion of the Commission’s mandatory training modules and attendance at workshops.

• Compliance with the Commission’s policies and procedures.

• Compliance with relevant Commonwealth Government policies.

• Adherence to the APS Values, APS Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.

• Adherence to Work Health and Safety employee obligations and duties.

• Compliance with positive duty requirements through Respect@Work.

• Demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements of the role in an impartial and respectful manner as required by the APS Code of Conduct.

• Uphold the integrity and independence of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Apply Today!
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our vibrant and supportive team.
Applications close Monday 7, October 2024.
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 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.
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.
For more Information
Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Leigh Stanley, Senior Adviser, People & Culture jobs@humanrights.gov.au