The Australian Human Rights Commission is looking for an APS6 Project Officer on a non-ongoing basis in their Disability Rights team to work on the IncludeAbility Project. Salary range is between $90,199 to $102,002 pa + 15.4% superannuation.

The IncludeAbility Project (IncludeAbility) is a program in the Disability Rights portfolio area that commenced in 2020. IncludeAbility aims to advance contemporary practice models in the disability employment space through the pilot employment programs. Delivery of the pilot programs will be a key focus of the Project Officer.

The Project Officer position sits in the IncludeAbility Project Team, and reports to the Director, IncludeAbility. The IncludeAbility Project Team is part of the Disability Rights portfolio and works collaboratively with that team and with the Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

Under the broad direction of the Director, IncludeAbility, the Project Officer will undertake a range of duties including:

• Supporting the delivery of 6-8 pilot programs that promote sustained and meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in open employment, which can be adapted and scaled up beyond the term of the pilot programs.
• Supporting relationships with external stakeholders across a range of constituencies, communities, government agencies and organisations, in particular the members of the IncludeAbility Employer Network and Ambassador Advisory Group.
• Contributing to research and policy analysis relevant to employment and disability rights.
• Developing and reviewing resources for the IncludeAbility Project and the IncludeAbility web portal.
• Assisting in project management and evaluation activities.
• Working collegiately with internal stakeholders across the Commission to support the strategic goals of the Commission, particularly in relation to disability employment.
• Participating in consultations, conferences, trainings and seminars and participating in the public awareness/education and promotional work of the Commission as required.
• Other duties consistent with the above as directed.

Candidates with lived experience of disability will be highly regarded.

Key requirements

• Strong organisation and project management skills and the ability to respond flexibly to changing work demands.
• Well-developed research, analytic and written communication skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and understanding of disability policy, employment policy and human rights.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that various stakeholder interests are recognised and managed positively and professionally.
• Demonstrated capacity for sound judgement and creative problem-solving including ability to consider and promote Commission wide benefits of activities.

Professional knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of human rights issues and federal human rights and anti-discrimination law, or the ability to acquire this knowledge.
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to draw on information from appropriate sources and use common sense to analyse what information is important.

Communication

• Good communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to communicate with stakeholders with respect and professionalism.
• The ability to structures messages clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing and tailor communication style to the audience.
• Ability to represent the Commission in the community and develop and deliver community education presentations.

Experience and qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, formal training or equivalent or relevant community experience.
• Experience in providing quality information to members of the public in a statutory, legal, community or customer service environment.

Judgement, personal integrity and drive

• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for accurate completion of work and seeks guidance when required.
• Anticipates issues and problems which could impact on designated tasks and identifies risks.
• Maintains effective performance levels, even in challenging or difficult circumstances.

Relationships and interpersonal skills

• Builds and sustains positive relationships.
• Treats people fairly and equitably and is transparent in dealings with them.

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, carers, LGBTQI+ 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) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.

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.

Please provide a resume and covering letter outlining your interest in this position. You are not required to address each selection criterion individually but should provide sufficient information to demonstrate that your skills, knowledge and experience are the right fit for this position. Please be accurate, succinct and show a clear connection with the selection criteria for the role. 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: here.

Additional information may be sought from [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer, IncludeAbility enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.