ABOUT US

The Commission is Australia’s national human rights institution. Together we work towards an Australian society in which human rights are respected, protected and promoted.

Our commitment to First Peoples is central to our work from educating and advocating for First Peoples rights in Australia to addressing systemic discrimination, with a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. We have been at the forefront of key First Peoples-led initiatives such as the Close the Gap Campaign, and landmark reports such as:

• Bringing Them Home which reported on the injustices perpetrated on the Stolen Generations;
• the ‘Our Future in Our Hands’ report which informed the establishment of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples; and
• Wiyi Yani U Thangani which provided a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s voices and the establishment of a dedicated Institute at the Australian National University.

At the Commission, we strive to build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where First Peoples feel respected and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Your perspectives and lived experiences will strengthen our work and help us create better outcomes for communities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Please note: this register is an expression of interest only. Registering your interest does not guarantee an offer of employment will be made.

The types of positions that may be filled from this register include, but are not limited to:

• APS4 (Information Officer, Research and Administration Officer, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Project Coordinator; Project Support Officer)
• APS5 (Associate Policy Officer; Project Officer; Policy Officer; Research and Policy Officer; Project Coordinator)
• APS6 (Project Officer; Communications Officer; Media Officer; Legal and Research Officer; Policy Officer; ICT Analyst)
• EL1 (Business Analyst, Team Leader, Senior Advisor, Senior Project Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Campaign Manager, Media Advisor, Community Engagement Manager, Senior Lawyer)
• EL2 (Director – Projects, Study Director, Principal Investigator, Senior Project Research Officer, Senior Project Lead, Senior Director)

Temporary positions available through this register vary in duration, noting you can be initially engaged for periods up to 12 months (with one contract extension or subsequent contract up to 6 months, with a total duration of 18 months).

Please refer the Job description for details