About Us

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we’re preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

The Faculty of Law has a reputation for teaching and learning innovation, world-class research and external engagement with the legal profession and wider community. The Faculty has a strong teaching focus, a dynamic research culture and a commitment to social justice and inclusion. The Faculty is home to the Anti-Slavery Australia centre (Anti-Slavery), the joint Faculty of Law and Faculty of Arts and Social Science Centre for Media Transition (CMT) and the joint UTS and UNSW Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII). Anti-Slavery Australia provides access to legal advice through the engagement of JM Burn Solicitor.

About the Role

The Anti-Slavery Australia team are recruiting for a Policy Officer to join their team in a full-time capacity for a 12 month fixed-term contract with the potential of extension. The Policy Officer will contribute to Anti-Slavery Australia by developing and disseminating policy and research on key areas of modern slavery law and reform. The Policy Officer will promote ASA’s strategy and advocacy to end modern slavery and prioritise the lived experience of survivors of modern slavery.

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following six (6) key selection criteria points:

1. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to communicate with confidence and credibility in various contexts.
2. Proven capacity to research and interpret complex legislation, policies, and procedures, and apply skills in research methods for policy development, with experience in modern slavery highly desirable.
3. Knowledge of modern slavery, modern slavery stakeholders and advocacy engagement techniques
4. Experience in policy design and strategic advocacy.
5. Experience in developing engaging and effective content for a wide range of audiences.
6. Experience of working directly with survivors of trafficking and modern slavery is desirable.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary: $100,695 to $111,394 pa (HEW 7)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months, with the potential of extension.

How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section).

Please attach the following documents within your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Separate document outlining responses to only the above-mentioned six (6) key selection criteria

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC264946 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Amelia Costain in the UTS Recruitment Team via [email protected] using the subject line: Policy Officer - Anti-Slavery Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A position description is attached.