Australian Human Rights Commission – Sydney NSW

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 Workplace and Community Education Team fulfils the Commission’s statutory obligation to provide human rights education. We do this through the development of educational resources for the community, engagement with schools, and delivery of a workplace training program.

We are looking for an experienced and organised Administration Officer to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Workplace and Community Education team. In this diverse role, you will be the first point of contact for community members seeking information about available human rights education resources, and for agencies inquiring about our workplace training programs.

This full-time / part time, non ongoing position offers a competitive salary range of $79125 - $86,246 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

This is a 12 month parental cover position.

We offer flexible, hybrid and remote work options.

The key duties of the position include:

What You’ll Do:

- Monitor shared team inboxes, ensuringtimely,accurateand professional responsesin accordance withmailbox management procedures provided
- Respond to requests for fee-for-service training,



including workshops and eLearning licensing
- Provide logistical support for training delivery, including venue bookings, catering,materialsand printing when needed
- Book travel and accommodation using the Commission’s travel system
- Provide user support for the LMS, including troubleshooting access, permissions and technical issues, and escalating whererequired
- Administer course setup and maintenance, including content uploads,updatesand configuration
- Support system functionality through basic configuration and language updates
- Liaise with system vendors to resolve technical issues and support system improvements
- Carry out Financial & Contract Administration
- Maintain records and documentation in line with organisational requirements (including SharePoint)
- Maintain tracking systems and report on workshop participation,eLearningenrolments and completions, training feedback, revenue data,outputand indicator data Prepare quarterly and annual reports
- Maintain website content update tracker and provide basic website content updates using content management systems (e.g. Squiz)

Eligibility

What We’re Looking For:

- Experienceprovidingadministrativesupportwithminimalsupervision
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and oral communication, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Computerskillsincluding LearningManagement System(e.g.Totara LMS)
- KnowledgeofMicrosoftOfficesuite
- UnderstandingofcontemporaryhumanrightsissueswithinAustralia(desirable)

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). An Agency Head may waive the requirement for citizenship prior to engaging an individual where it is appropriate to do so.

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.

This position is advertised as Non-Ongoing. The successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up 12 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.

Applications close: 5pm AEDT 10 August 2026

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.

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Jesse Fulchervia email *************@humanrights.gov.au

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📌 Administration Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Human Rights Commission
📍 New South Wales