Project Officer

About us

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.

The Age Discrimination Team undertakes a program of policy and project work to ensure equal access to human rights for people of all ages. This includes a new program of work involving the development and delivery of education and public awareness workshops on ageism.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Project Officer to join our team contribute to the development, delivery and implementation of public awareness workshops on ageism and other related education activities.

This full-time / part time, non-ongoing position will be until 17 February 2027, and it offers a competitive salary range of $84,228 - $92,172 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible, hybrid work options.

Skills & Experience

What You’ll Do:

• Scope, develop and deliver external workshops on ageism awareness for Australian Government agencies, non-government agencies, community and private sector organisations and the Australian community.
• Develop, update and customise educational and workshop materials as needed including training manuals, factsheets, feedback forms, online educational modules etc.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
• Identify, maintain and nurture networks and liaise with identified internal and external stakeholders across a range of constituencies, communities, government agencies and organisations to support project goals and priorities.
• Respond to requests for workshops from external stakeholders, including the provision of advice and relevant information.
• Provide organisational and logistical support for education and public awareness activities, including liaising with other internal teams, monitoring team mailbox, maintaining internal files, updating web content and social media.
• Contribute to additional research, policy development and planning activities to support and promote project outcomes, the Age Discrimination Commissioner’s work and Commission’s strategic priorities more broadly.
• Work effectively within a small high performing team and respond flexibly to changing work demands.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for age, ageism or human rights issues, highly regarded.
• Experience or interest in the development and delivery of education or training programs in an adult learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, experience in coordinating resources and responding flexibly to changing work demands.
• Strong organisational and project support skills, including logistical support, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Office, SharePoint skills.
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to communicate in plain English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team.

Additional Information

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 04 September 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 17 February 2027, 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 (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 Emily Steel, Project Team Leader (Ageism Awareness Workshops Project) via [email protected]