[dbaust] NSW - Job vacancy at the Australian Human Rights Commission

  • From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, Joana d'Orey Novo <joana.doreynovo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:26:31 -0800 (PST)

NSW - Job vacancy at the Australian Human Rights CommissionThursday, 1 March, 
2012 9:36 AMFrom: "Joana d'Orey Novo" <joana.doreynovo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
 Job vacancies at the Australian Human Rights Commission

The following vacancies have recently been advertised on the Commission's 
website. The Commission encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres 
Strait Islander peoples, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and 
people with disabilities.

Executive and Research AssistantAPS Level 3/4$51,942 - $62,856 plus 15.4% Super

Duties 1. Provide comprehensive executive assistance and office management to 
the Sex Discrimination Commissioner and Director, Sex Discrimination Team, 
including diary management, travel/accommodation arrangements, database, file 
and record management, coordination of communication streams such as 
correspondence and telephone calls. 

2. Undertake less complex research tasks under the direction of, and in 
consultation with, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Director and members of 
the Sex Discrimination Team.

3.Draft correspondence, speech notes and speeches under the direction of the 
Sex Discrimination Commissioner and members of the Sex Discrimination Team.

4. Arrange meetings, conferences and interviews and provide a secretariat 
function as required.

5. Provide budget support to the Commissioner and Director, including 
processing paperwork, maintaining and acquiring office supplies, and 
reconciling accounts.   
Eligibility Please address each of the following selection criteria with your 
application if you wish to be considered for this position.

Selection Criteria1. Ability to provide high level executive/administrative 
support and to work flexibly and collegiately in a team environment.

2. Good organisational and administrative skills including technology/computer 
skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision, to set priorities and 
to meet deadlines.

3. Demonstrated capacity to undertake research tasks.

4. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write 
clearly and effectively, for a wide range of audiences and in various styles.

5. Sound oral communication skills, including the ability to liaise with 
politicians, senior officials, members of the legal profession and the general 
public.

6. Understanding of political processes and sensitivity in dealing with gender 
equality and sex discrimination issues.  
Notes Please note there is a potential that applicants who apply for this 
position will also be considered any vacancies for other Commissioners at the 
Australian Human Rights Commission. Applicants who are hearing impaired can 
contact the TTY phone on 1800 620 241.

Further informationFor further information, selection criteria and contact 
officers for these positions please see our website at: 
www.humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs/
  
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