Senior Project Officer / Project Officer - Multiple

Australian Human Rights Commission

Sydney NSW (Hybrid)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Contract/Temp, Full time, Part time

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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.

Our Policy Section supports our President and seven statutory Commissioners (Race, Age, Sex, Disability Discrimination; Children; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice and Human Rights) to promote awareness and understanding of human rights, conduct research and advocacy, and make recommendations to government to fully implement Australia’s human rights obligations. 

The Policy Section also supports the Commission’s work on community and NGO engagement, human rights education, prevention of gendered violence, international engagement (through technical cooperation programs, engagement with other national human rights institutions and United Nations engagement) and partnerships with key government, industry and civil society organisations.

We’re seeking Senior Project Officers and Project Officers who are driven by purpose and committed to advancing human rights across Australia to join our dynamic policy division and lead key strategic initiatives that promote and protect human rights across the nation. You will be part of project teams across Sex Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Disability Discrimination or Children's rights team.

In these upcoming roles, you’ll work on high impact projects that influence policy, empower communities, and ensure human rights are embedded in every aspect of public life. If you're ready to make a real difference and bring your expertise to a purpose driven team, we want to hear from you.

These full-time / part time, non-ongoing positions offers a competitive salary range.

EL1 Senior Project Officer - 115,892 - 129,580 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

APS 6 Project Officer -  94,563 - 105,910 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible, hybrid and remote work options.

The key duties of the position include:

What You’ll Do:

EL1 Senior Project Officer

Provide best practice and trauma-informed research design and analysis expertise to support the Project Director.

Provide project management expertise to support the delivery of project milestones, including supporting on procurement processes and contract management, in accordance with guidelines as required.

Support strategic alignment between project objectives and Commission priorities.

Provide high level strategic advice to the Director and Commissioner on managing risk and engaging with stakeholders on the project including project partners and sector stakeholders.

Manage team members to effectively perform their roles.

Facilitate trauma-informed engagement and consultation with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

APS6 Project Officer

Support the project team to deliver on expected project milestones including delivery of trauma-informed consultation and research.

Provide support on the implementation of best practice and trauma informed research and analysis to effectively deliver project objectives including contribution to high quality research reports and other research outputs.

Work effectively with external service providers and project partners as required to undertake components of the project.

Work collegiately with internal stakeholders across the Commission to achieve the project outcomes and support the goals of the Commission.

Eligibility

What We’re Looking For:

EL1 Senior Project Officer

Demonstrated expertise in and knowledge of human rights principles, frameworks, and their practical application.

Demonstrated understanding of the historical and contemporary issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Demonstrated expertise in managing research design and implementation and project management.

Demonstrated experience providing high quality advice to senior stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience in managing staff.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.

APS6 Project Officer

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quantitative data collection and analysis.

Experience working effectively on research and projects highly regarded.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience desirable. Demonstrated ability to critically analyse complex issues and undertake high quality research.

Highly developed writing skills, including research reports.

Notes

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 in Australia. Join us in making a difference!

Applications close: 5pm 02 November 2025

Notes

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 this position is advertised as Non-Ongoing. The successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up to twelve months, if extended the maximum period will be two years in total. The merit pool / list 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 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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a statement outlining your answers to the below questions.

Describe a complex project you have led or contributed to. What was your role, and what outcomes were achieved?

What motivates you to work in a project role, and how do you see your contribution aligning with our purpose?

Which policy areas interest you most and why?

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.

Please note: A Working With Children Check may be required for these roles. If applicable, this must be obtained prior to commencing employment.

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Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Talia Kuluka via email talia.kuluka@humanrights.gov.au