What is the Anti-Discrimination Commission?

The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission promotes equal opportunity for all Territorians.

Established in 1993, we aim to eliminate discrimination from happening by raising awareness about individual’s rights and responsibilities under the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Act 1992.

The Anti-Discrimination Commission has three main roles: Public education and training, handling complaints and community engagement.

The suitable candidate will possess personal values and be committed to working towards the objectives of the Anti-Discrimination Commission and the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1992 (the act). They will possess the necessary personal qualities to conduct this type of work.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assess complaints to determine if they disclose grounds for acceptance under the provisions of the Act
• Conciliate complaints throughout the complaint process
• Write complex decisions in accordance with the requirements under the Act
• Conduct evaluations of accepted complaints for the purpose of determining if there is evidence of discrimination to refer to hearing
• Respond to large numbers of enquiries from the public and private sector regarding discrimination issues
• Conduct training and information sessions for the public on the principles of equal opportunity, anti-discrimination law and the Commission’s functions and conciliation process as required

Selection criteria

Essential

• An understanding of contemporary views of equal opportunity and relevant administrative law and practice
• Highly developed analytical and oral and written communication skills including experience writing complex legal decisions (or equivalent), simplified correspondence, training and community engagement
• Training and substantial experience and demonstrated skills in the effective practice of alternative dispute resolution
• Experience and understanding of contemporary practices in complaint handling and the conduct of evaluations (or equivalent)
• Proven time management skills and ability to prioritise and self-manage a large workload with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people at all levels and work well as part of a small, highly motivated team

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (social sciences, law) or equivalent experience
• Cross-cultural awareness, understanding and knowledge
• Specific experience in resolution of disputes by conciliation

Further information

NTPS employees subject to CHO Directions No. 41 of 2022 requires workers in high risk places to have received their third dose (booster) by 11 March 2022 and CHO Directions 52/2022 now requires remaining employees to have received their third dose (booster) by 22 April 2022 (except where a medical exemption is granted).

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