The Commission has a non-ongoing opportunity for 12 months (with possibility for extension) for an APS 6 Research & Engagement Officer to work in the Sydney office (remote and flexible working arrangements are available). You will be a part of a team to deliver the Historical Disclosures process with the Respect@Work Implementation Team and the Sex Discrimination Team.

Salary range $85,826-$98,079 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

Please note that the filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

BACKGROUND:

The position will support implementation of the Historical Disclosures of Workplace Sexual Harassment process (the Historical Disclosures Process). The Historical Disclosures process was a key recommendation from the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment and the Respect@Work Report.

The Historical Disclosures Process is a 2-year process to enable victim-survivors of historical workplace sexual harassment to tell their stories to help recovery, and to centre victim-survivor voices to change systems.

The National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment and the National Survey into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces have highlighted that Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples experience workplace sexual harassment at high rates, and that often their experiences intersect with other forms of discrimination. It is integral that the Historical Disclosures Process meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

THE ROLE:

They will use their community engagement, research, and/or social work/mental health (or similar) expertise to ensure the Historical Disclosures process is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, culturally safe, and considers the lived experience of victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment. They and the team will have a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Undertake research duties relating to workplace sexual harassment and the intersection of other forms of discrimination, such as gender, race, disability, age etc.
2. Undertake field research including by leading focus groups, consultations, and interviews (some domestic travel will be required).
3. Provide support and referrals to victim-survivors who are participating in the Historical Disclosures Process, such as conducting debriefs, checking in with participants, following-up with referral agencies.
4. Provide advice and support to design a process which is trauma-informed, culturally safe and considers the lived experience of victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.
5. Contribute to projects in line with decided goals, timelines, and budget, as directed.
6. Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including relevant community organisations, consultants and Commission colleagues.
7. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the Commission in the planning, administration and conduct of the team’s work and in the development and delivery of the Commission’s identified goals and priorities.
8. Provide organisational and logistical support for activities conducted by the Historical Disclosures Team.
9. Other duties consistent with the above as directed.

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.

For further information about this role please email Erica Powell at [email protected] using the subject line: Research & Engagement Officer (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.