Job Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Research and Admin Officer (closes 23 May 2008)

Vacancies at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission are advertised in this section. The Commission encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and people with disabilities.

If you intend to apply, you should ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and are strongly encouraged to read the Guidelines for Job Applicants to assist you in your application. If you are blind or visually impaired the Commission can provide information in alternative formats on request.

For more information on the Commission please go to the About the Commission section, or click here to read our most recent Annual Report.

Selections for HREOC positions are based on merit, meaning that:

an assessment is made of the relative suitability of the candidates for the duties, using a competitive selection process; and
the assessment is based on the relationship between the candidates' work-related qualities and the work-related qualities genuinely required for the duties; and
the assessment focuses on the relative capacity of the candidates to achieve outcomes related to the duties; and
the assessment is the primary consideration in making the decision.

Applicants to employment opportunities should be aware that the names of successful applicants will be notified in all formats of the electronic APS Employment Gazette. http://www.apsjobs.gov.au/

Conditions of employment

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Certified Agreement 2005 - 2008 outlines conditions of service and remuneration. It is available in Word format (554K) and PDF format (550K), or via e-mail request from personnel@humanrights.gov.au.

Information for Applicants

Graduates:
The Commission does not have a formal Graduate Program, however graduates are encouraged to apply for positions vacant at the Commission.
Volunteers:
For insurance reasons, the Commission is not able to employ people on a voluntary basis. People wishing to volunteer for human rights organisations may wish to contact agencies such as Amnesty International or other community groups such as those listed on the Links page of the website.
Interns/Work Experience:
University students wishing to undertake an internship or school students wishing to undertake work experience at the Commission should make their request through their school or university. Appropriate insurance coverage is required through the relevant institution. Overseas students may also require a working visa. Opportunities for internships or work experience at the Commission are limited.

Lodging your application

Applications must be received by close of business on the closing date. The selection committee is under no obligation to accept late applications.

Send your application to:

The Human Resources Officer
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 2001

Applications may be sent electronically to personnel@humanrights.gov.au in Word for Windows format. Emailed applications should be sent as one attachment and hard copy applications are not required to be sent.

Australian Public Service Commission

Applicants may also find the following guide produced by the Australian Public Service Commission useful Cracking the Code: How to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service. The guide provides a series of fact sheets with information and tips to help you understand what types of jobs are available in the Australian Public Service, where to find them and how to apply for jobs and address selection criteria.

Join the Mailing List

Information regarding employment opportunities at the Commission is sent via HREOC's Electronic Mailing List Service when vacancies are advertised.

If you would like to receive updates on vacancies at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity simply join the Priority Mailing List. You can self-subscribe by sending a blank email to join-priority@list.humanrights.gov.au (no text in the body of the message).

Click here for further information about HREOC's Electronic Mailing List Service.

Current Vacancies

APS Level 3/4, Research and Admin Officer ($44,387 - $53,714 pa)

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is looking for a motivated individual to work as the Research and Admin Officer to the Human Rights Commissioner/Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated research, analytical and organisational skills. We are seeking a person with the ability to write clearly and effectively and communicate with people from a range of backgrounds.

The position is involved with human rights and disability issues.

The successful applicant will be employed as either an APS Level 3 or APS Level 4 depending on skills and experience.