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.

People & Culture team is a small team that leads strategic programs and operational activities across the entire employee lifecycle. The team manages programs and provides expert advice across a range of people and culture activities including employee relations, talent attraction and selection, onboarding, talent management, learning and development, organisational development, remuneration and reporting and workforce planning.

We are seeking a passionate and organised HR professional to provide vital administrative and coordination support across a broad range of People and Culture activities. In this role, you will contribute to key employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and work health and safety. You will also support a variety of people initiatives that help deliver a positive, seamless, and engaging employee experience.

This is a full time, non-ongoing position initially offered for a 12-month period. It offers a competitive salary range of $79,125 - $86,246 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible, hybrid work options.

What You’ll Do

- Recruitment and Selection: Work closely with our P&C; team and hiring managers to support the recruitment process from posting job ads to preparing contracts,



you'll ensure a smooth and effective hiring journey.
- Onboarding: Coordinate the onboarding of new team members, ensuring they have a great start with our onboarding program and portal.
- Learning and Development: Assist in managing our Learning Management System (LMS), track training attendance, and help develop our annual training program.
- Work Health and Safety: Provide administrative support for WHS committee meetings and safety program activities.
- General Support: Offer general administrative assistance to the Director of People & Culture and contribute to the development of HR programs, policies, and procedures.

Eligibility

What We’re Looking For

- Experience in providing HR administrative support.
- Understanding of the relevant Australian Public Service human resources legislation policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet deadlines while displaying accuracy and attention to detail.
- Sound ICT skills and ability to explore functionality and system improvements.
- Well developed planning and organisational skills and with ability to manage multiple activities whilst ensuring accuracy.
- High attention to detail in the preparation of employment documentation.
- Ability to build constructive workplace relationships to ensure team effectiveness and cohesion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and liaise with staff from diverse backgrounds.

We’re seeking someone with well-developed administration and coordination skills, who can handle competing priorities with ease. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a positive workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

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!

Applications close:5pm 12 October AEDT

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.

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.

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Merle Mendonca via **************@humanrights.gov.au

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📌 People & Culture Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Human Rights Commission
📍 Sydney