The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s national human rights institution, dedicated to fostering a society where human rights are upheld, protected, and celebrated. We envision an Australia where every individual is valued equally in dignity and rights.

Our mission involves promoting and safeguarding the human rights of all Australians by:

• Advising all levels of government and various public and private organisations.
• Strengthening laws, policies, and practices while providing accessible investigation and conciliation services.
• Engaging inclusively with civil society, communities, and the private sector.
• Raising awareness about human rights and offering educational resources.
• Collaborating with partners to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights across the nation.

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to work closely with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner and the Senior Director, Partnerships, Projects and Education to oversee the strategic direction of the Commissions partnerships with Security Agencies.

The Senior Advisor works closely with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner and other Commissioners to provide strategic advice and a key focal point for leadership of Security Agencies with which the Commission partners. The position is located within the Partnerships, Projects and Education Division

This will be for an initial 12 month contract on a Part Time basis (0.8FTE) with the option to convert to an ongoing contract. There is possibility of conversion to a full-time role, however, the role is currently 0.8FTE.

This offers a competitive negotiable EL2+ base salary with additional 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible hybrid and remote work options to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Security Group Partnerships in meeting the strategic goals of the Commission and the priorities and needs of the individual partnerships
• Provide support and development to Directors in the Security Group to enhance team leadership and strategic capabilities and support Security Group Directors in strategic engagement with senior level counterparts
• Develop and maintain senior level relationships with counterparts in the Security Group Partnerships
• Strengthen approaches to project design and delivery, impact measurement, knowledge management and learning across the Security Group
• Provide advice and strategic support to the Sex Discrimination Commissioner and the Senior Director, Partnerships, Projects and Education
• Work with the Senior Director and SDC to brief the Chief Executive, and other senior executives in relation to the Security Group Partnerships outcomes and risks
• Oversight and accountability for Security Group budgets, reporting and deliverables, ensuring resource allocation for timely, transparent and accountable delivery in line with partner priorities and Commission policies
• Model and contribute to building a collaborative culture within the Security Group and with internal stakeholders across the Commission
• Work in partnership with Commissioners and Commissioner teams to identify opportunities for deepening partnerships

What we're looking for:

• Advanced strategic partnership development skills and experience in working with security agencies or similar on workplace reform
• Advanced understanding of human rights-based approach to inclusion and diversity in security agencies
• Experience in large scale institutional change programs either in direct delivery or supporting implementation in a partnership model
• Ideally relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field including law and business, business and human rights, and workforce development
• Develop team goals, strategies and work plans and ability to guide, mentor and develop people to enhance their skills and capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration, cooperation and internal partnerships
• Negotiating persuasively and clearly, listening to audiences and adapting communication, addressing misunderstandings early and directly

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of our team, you'll play a vital role in influencing public conversations about human rights and making a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to use your skills to support a cause that matters, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Help us shape the future of human rights communication in Australia. Join us in making a difference!

Notes

We strongly encourage First Nations people and individuals from other negatively racialised backgrounds to apply.

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.

Please note that this position may be filled on either an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up to eighteen months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years in total. 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 be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the Commission where the duties are of a similar nature.

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: www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.

How to Apply

Please provide a cover letter, a resume and a statement against the selection criteria (maximum of 2 pages against ‘What we’re looking for’) outlining your interest in this position(s), 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 Lola Trajkovich via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Advisor - Security Group enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.