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.

We are looking for passionate Investigator/Conciliators to become a vital part of our Investigation and Conciliation Service team. You will be responsible for undertaking the investigation and conciliation of complaints alleging discrimination and/or breaches of human rights under Federal human rights and discrimination law. This role involves providing information and services to individuals who may share sensitive or traumatic experiences. It is important that applicants understand the emotional nature of this work and are prepared to engage with respect, empathy and use a trauma informed approach.

This full-time / part time, non ongoing / ongoing positions offer a competitive salary range of per $99,734 - $111,701 annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible, hybrid and remote work options.

The key duties of the position include:

What You’ll Do:

- Investigate complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination law.
- Undertake the conciliation of complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination law.
- Prepare written correspondence for the President or their Delegate, including correspondence regarding notification and termination of complaints alleging discrimination and/or breaches of human rights.
- By telephone and in writing, provide information to members of the public about federal human rights and discrimination law and the complaint process.
- Prepare and present information sessions on the law and the complaint process and participate in community education events, as required.




- Participate in the ongoing development of the Investigation and Conciliation Section’s practices and procedures, as required.

Eligibility

What We’re Looking For:

- Understanding of human rights issues and knowledge of federal human rights and discrimination law, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
- Ability to investigate complaints in a statutory/legal framework and high level analytical skills; including an ability to analyse complex and voluminous material and apply facts to law and exercise appropriate judgement.
- Ability to facilitate the resolution of complaints, including an understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as statutory conciliation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume workload/caseload; including the ability to establish priorities and meet organisational performance standards.
- Highly developed communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with respect and empathy and work effectively in a team.
- The ability to assist in the development and delivery of community education presentations.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications, formal training or equivalent, or relevant community experience.

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: 25 August 2026 5pm AEST

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 setting 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 that this position may be filled on either an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant would be employed for an initial period of up to twelve months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years in total. The merit pool 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 ongoing and 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 (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position(s), your experience that would lead to impactful outcomes in the role, and the skills and capabilities you bring.

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.

For more Information

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Jodie Ball, Deputy - Investigation and Conciliation Section via [email protected]

📌 Investigator/Conciliator (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Human Rights Commission
📍 Sydney