Human Resources / en Apply now /about/jobs/apply-now <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Apply now</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>partha.bapari</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2021-04-30T23:31:18+10:00" title="Friday, April 30, 2021 - 23:31" class="datetime">Fri, 30/04/2021 - 23:31</time> </span> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <div class="ahrc-lumesse-jobdet" id="vanillaApplyBody"> <nav class="navbar navbar-default navbar-fixed-top"> <div class="container"> <div class="navbar-header"><button aria-expanded="false" class="navbar-toggle collapsed" data-target="#silk-navbar-collapse" data-toggle="collapse" type="button"><span 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12:41</time> </span> <div class="section"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x" data-equalizer> <div class="cell medium-6"> <div class="card card--staircase"> <a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs" class="card__thumb"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_538x430/public/2018-11/dream-job.jpg?itok=HK1VQMVW" width="538" height="430" alt="Dream Job" class="image-style-image-538x430"> </a> <div class="card-section" data-equalizer-watch> <h4 class="card__title"> <a class="dark-link-lg" href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs"> Current Opportunities </a> </h4> <p class="card__desc">Find out about current opportunities and the Commission’s recruitment and selection process</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell medium-6"> <div class="card card--staircase"> <a href="/about/jobs/culture-diversity" class="card__thumb"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_538x430/public/2018-11/people-gathering-office.jpg?itok=jNjb7u3T" width="538" height="430" alt class="image-style-image-538x430"> </a> <div class="card-section" data-equalizer-watch> <h4 class="card__title"> <a class="dark-link-lg" href="/about/jobs/culture-diversity"> Culture and Diversity </a> </h4> <p class="card__desc">Discover the commission’s culture</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell medium-6"> <div class="card card--staircase"> <a href="/our-work/human-resources/working-commission" class="card__thumb"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_538x430/public/2018-11/people-globe.jpg?itok=LLeR_PJs" width="538" height="430" alt class="image-style-image-538x430"> </a> <div class="card-section" data-equalizer-watch> <h4 class="card__title"> <a class="dark-link-lg" href="/our-work/human-resources/working-commission"> Working at the Commission </a> </h4> <p class="card__desc">What can you expect from a career at the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ?</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell medium-6"> <div class="card card--staircase"> <a href="/jobs/life-commission/pathways" class="card__thumb"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_538x430/public/2018-11/people-computer.jpg?itok=ztTPiZOk" width="538" height="430" alt class="image-style-image-538x430"> </a> <div class="card-section" data-equalizer-watch> <h4 class="card__title"> <a class="dark-link-lg" href="/jobs/life-commission/pathways"> Pathways </a> </h4> <p class="card__desc">Find out about our Internship and other pathways to the Commission</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell medium-6"> <div class="card card--staircase"> <a href="/our-work/human-resources/our-people" class="card__thumb"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_538x430/public/2018-11/people-desk-happy.jpg?itok=duoZeCTp" width="538" height="430" alt class="image-style-image-538x430"> </a> <div class="card-section" data-equalizer-watch> <h4 class="card__title"> <a class="dark-link-lg" href="/our-work/human-resources/our-people"> Our People </a> </h4> <p class="card__desc">Meet the people who make the Commission what it is</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3><strong>Did you know?</strong></h3> <p>95% of the Commission’s staff who responded to the APS State of the Service Survey say that they are proud to work for the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ.<br><br> <em>(APSC State of the Service Survey 2018)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Contact Details</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/about/contact">Contact the Commission</a></li> <li><strong>If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, </strong>you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 1800 620 241, or Speak &amp; Listen call 1800 555 727, or Internet relay visit <a href="https://internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au/">https://internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au/</a> and ask for 1800 026 132.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-cmn-extended-taxa field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden tags"> <span class="field__label tags__title">Tags</span> <span class="field__item label"><a href="/about/news?keys=Bringing them Home">Bringing them Home</a></span> <span class="field__item label"><a href="/about/news?keys=Native Title">Native Title</a></span> <span class="field__item label"><a href="/about/news?keys=Age Positive">Age Positive</a></span> <span class="field__item label"><a href="/about/news?keys=Commission – General">Commission – General</a></span> </div> Off Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:41:44 +0000 blissmedia 15275 at Culture & diversity /about/jobs/culture-diversity <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Culture &amp; diversity</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>blissmedia</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-25T22:31:04+10:00" title="Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 22:31" class="datetime">Tue, 25/09/2018 - 22:31</time> </span> <p>The Commission knows that a diverse workforce and a positive workplace culture are key elements to any effective organisation. We are passionate about what we do and that passion energises our culture.</p><p>The Commission empowers people to engage in meaningful activity on human rights and to make the connection between what human rights are and how they apply to everyday life in Australia.</p> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Diversity</h3> <p>A diverse workforce with a range of different backgrounds and perspectives provides us with a broader range of ideas and insights to draw on in decision-making and policy development. Diversity makes good business sense. A workplace that reflects the Australian community will understand its audience better, which leads to improved service delivery and a more inclusive community for all.</p><p>The Commission currently meets or exceeds APS targets for the employment of people from a non-English speaking background, people with a disability and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</p><p>The Commission supports diversity in many ways, such as:</p><ul><li>implementing our Diversity Strategy</li><li>acknowledging and commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, NAIDOC week, International Women’s Day and the International Day for People with a Disability&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>membership of the Australian Network on Disability</li><li>Workplace Reasonable Adjustment Policy</li><li>accessible recruitment practices</li><li>flexible working arrangements</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h2 class="subtitle">Health and Safety</h2> <p>The Commission is committed to the active promotion of health and wellbeing for all staff and supports a range of health focussed initiatives aimed at improving the level of awareness and understanding of these issues amongst our staff.</p> <p>The Commission has a relatively ‘low risk’ environment and resources are committed to proactive, preventative activities to maintain awareness and engagement. The most recent survey indicated that there is a high level of awareness of relevant WHS resources in the Commission and a high level of comfort in reporting WHS issues or concerns.</p> <ul> <li>Employees are encouraged to undertake healthy lifestyle activities for improved health outcomes and work life balance and a per annum allowance is available per staff member for this purpose.</li> <li>The Commission provides a free and&nbsp;confidential employee assistance program (EAP).</li> <li>The Commission is committed to developing a regular program of health and well-being sessions delivered in-house by reputable and credible providers based on staff identified interest areas such as dementia awareness, fitness and nutrition, stress management techniques.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h2 class="subtitle">Listening &amp; Acting at the Commission</h2> <p>The Commission cultivates a strong culture by listening to its employees and providing opportunities for feedback</p><ul><li>Staff are encouraged to complete the APS employee census every year (see the results from the 2024 survey below)</li><li>Staff are encouraged to undertake corporate responsibility roles such as First Aid, Fire wardens etc.</li><li>Q and A sessions with the Commissioners</li><li>Staff actively participate in the annual planning and strategic planning processes</li><li>Lunchtime learning sessions</li><li>Internal focus groups and cross-Commission activities</li></ul><p>Our staff demonstrate the goals set at the Commission through their work</p><ul><li>Understanding and respect for rights (we empower people and foster change through education and awareness-raising about human rights)</li><li>Human rights are respected and discrimination is addressed (we identify and address human rights breaches and resolve disputes about discrimination and human rights)</li><li>Leadership and influence (we are a respected and influential advocate for human rights)</li><li>Organisational excellence (we have a collaborative and innovative work culture and maintain efficient and effective systems)</li></ul><h3>Results from the APS Employee Census Survey and Action Plan</h3><h4>2024</h4><span data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10aae57c-20d5-49a4-a921-a66996db532e" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="file:file_default" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;use_description_as_link_text&quot;:1,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Download the 2024 Census Action Plan (PDF)&quot;}" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <div class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/2024_census_action_plan.pdf_0.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="2024_census_action_plan.pdf.pdf">Download the 2024 Census Action Plan (PDF)</a></div> <span>(93.41 KB)</span> </span> <h4>2023</h4><span data-langcode="en" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a7b3501a-8308-4aee-9482-a004993328df" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="file:file_default" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;use_description_as_link_text&quot;:1,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;2023 AHRC Census Action Plan (PDF, 2.3MB)&quot;}" class="embedded-entity"> <div class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/2023%20AHRC%20Census%20Action%20Plan.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="2023 AHRC Census Action Plan.pdf">2023 AHRC Census Action Plan (PDF, 2.3MB)</a></div> <span>(231.99 KB)</span> </span> <span data-langcode="en" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="52f7b5e8-4555-43a5-a973-d16cd2568466" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="file:file_default" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;use_description_as_link_text&quot;:1,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Download the 2023 APS employee census results (PDF, 1.2MB)&quot;}" class="embedded-entity"> <div class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/APS01983%20-%20AHRC%20Results%20from%20Employee%20Census%202023.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="APS01983 - AHRC Results from Employee Census 2023.pdf">Download the 2023 APS employee census results (PDF, 1.2MB)</a></div> <span>(1.18 MB)</span> </span> <span data-langcode="en" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="20ff3640-1df2-49b6-8cad-404d9ce19511" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="file:file_default" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;use_description_as_link_text&quot;:1,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Download the 2023 APS employee census results (XLSX, 39KB)&quot;}" class="embedded-entity"> <div class="file file--mime-application-vnd-openxmlformats-officedocument-spreadsheetml-sheet file--x-office-spreadsheet"><a href="/sites/default/files/2023-12/APS01983%20-%20AHRC%20to%20publish.xlsx" type="application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" title="APS01983 - AHRC to publish.xlsx">Download the 2023 APS employee census results (XLSX, 39KB)</a></div> <span>(38.89 KB)</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:31:04 +0000 blissmedia 35 at Guidelines & eligibility /about/jobs/guidelines-eligibility <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Guidelines &amp; eligibility</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>blissmedia</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-24T11:45:12+10:00" title="Monday, September 24, 2018 - 11:45" class="datetime">Mon, 24/09/2018 - 11:45</time> </span> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Information for Job Applicants</h3> <p>The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ values inclusivity and diversity and seeks to employ people who will support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, carers, LGBTQI+ people and people with disability.</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustment as required to assist your participation in our recruitment process. We can provide information in alternative formats on request.</p><p>Selection for Commission vacancies is based on merit. An assessment is made of the relative suitability of applicants using a competitive selection process. This usually involves a job application, interview and referee's report. Interviews may include a short practical exercise.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Conditions of employment</h3> <p>The <em>ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ </em><a href="https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-search/view/3/aHR0cHM6Ly9zYXNyY2RhdGFwcmRhdWVhYS5ibG9iLmNvcmUud2luZG93cy5uZXQvZW50ZXJwcmlzZWFncmVlbWVudHMvMjAyNC80L2FlNTI0MDYwLnBkZg2?sid=&amp;q=australian%24%24human%24%24rights%24%24commission"><em><strong>Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027</strong></em></a>&nbsp;outlines conditions of service for employees.&nbsp;It is also available in <a href="/sites/default/files/ahrc-enterprise_agreement-2024-2027_0.pdf">PDF format</a> [1.1MB]</p><p>Find out more information on <a href="/our-work/human-resources/life-commission">Life at the Commission</a> and our workplace culture and pathways.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Lodging your application</h3> <p>Applications must be received by 5.00pm AEST on the closing date. The selection committee is under no obligation to accept late applications.</p> <p>Applications should be submitted via our online application portal by selecting the 'apply online' option available on each job vacancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are unable to lodge your application through the online application portal, please send your application to:</p> <blockquote> <p>Manager, Human Resources<br> ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ<br> GPO Box 5218<br> Sydney NSW 2001</p> <p>Or via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@humanrights.gov.au">jobs@humanrights.gov.au</a>.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> </blockquote> <p>The Commission acknowledges all applications electronically on receipt.&nbsp;If you have not received an acknowledgement after submitting your application, please contact Human Resources promptly on (02) 9284-9600 or via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@humanrights.gov.au">jobs@humanrights.gov.au</a>, to ensure that the Commission has received your application.</p> <p>Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date to advise the date and time of the interview.</p> <p><strong>Reasonable adjustment can be made available for applicants with disabilities at any stage of the process.</strong></p> <p>To those applicants who are not shortlisted, we extend our thanks for considering the Commission as a potential employer.</p> <p>Email enquiries on recruitment matters can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:humanresources@humanrights.gov.au">humanresources@humanrights.gov.au</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Eligibility Criteria</h3> <p>All ongoing positions are generally open to all Australians. Australian citizenship is a usual requirement of engagement unless waived by the Agency Head.</p> <p>There are restrictions on employment of people who have, within the previous 12 months, accepted a redundancy benefit from an APS agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer.</p> <p>More detailed general information on eligibility requirements is contained in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apsjobs.gov.au/NoBot/gazettedownloads.aspx?ifm=true"><em>Commonwealth of Australia Public Service Gazette</em></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Application Guidelines</h3> <p>The primary function of your job application is to provide sufficient information about your skills, knowledge and experience to allow the Selection Committee to assess your suitability for the position and, if interviews are being conducted, whether you should be interviewed for the position.</p><p>Applications should contain the following information -</p><h4>Personal details</h4><p>Please provide your contact details and current employment details via our online recruitment portal.</p><h4>Resume</h4><p>This should outline your previous work history in chronological order, together with a brief description of the duties associated with the positions you have held. It should also outline your education and training and be no longer than two or three pages.</p><h4>Cover letter</h4><p>Please attach a cover letter that outlines your specific interest in the position and for working with the Commission. The information you provide will assist us to determine whether your skills, knowledge and experience are the right fit for the position, so be accurate, succinct and show a clear connection with the selection criteria for the role.&nbsp;<strong>There is no longer a requirement to&nbsp;address each selection criterion&nbsp;separately</strong>. On occasion, we may ask candidates to respond to 1-2 questions which are intended to assist us to distinguish between candidates.</p><h4>Referees</h4><p>Please provide the name and contact details of at least two people who have agreed to act as a referee for your application. One of these people should be your current supervisor. You should advise your referees that they might be contacted and asked for either verbal or written comments on your work performance in relation to the selection criteria.</p><h4><strong>More Information</strong></h4><p>Applicants may also find the following guide produced by the Australian Public Service Commission useful&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications-and-media/current-publications/cracking-the-code">Cracking the Code: How to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service</a>. The guide provides a series of fact sheets with information and tips to&nbsp;help you understand&nbsp;what types of jobs are available in the Australian Public Service, where to find them and how to apply.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph--type--section-13 paragraph-display-mode-normal"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x "> <div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg color-link"> <h3 class="subtitle">Internships, Graduates and Volunteers</h3> <ul><li><strong>Interns</strong>:<br>Intakes are advertised on our website.&nbsp; Please refer to the Jobs - Current vacancies page for further information about the program and associated dates.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Graduates</strong>:<br>The Commission does not have a formal Graduate Program, however graduates are encouraged to apply for positions vacant at the Commission.<br>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Volunteers</strong>:<br>For insurance reasons, the Commission is not able to employ people on a voluntary basis. People wishing to volunteer for human rights organisations may wish to contact agencies such as non-government organisations (NGO's) or other community groups.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:45:12 +0000 blissmedia 34 at 3. Practical guidance on designing and implementing ‘special measure’ recruitment strategies /our-work/3-practical-guidance-designing-and-implementing-special-measure-recruitment-strategies <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">3. Practical guidance on designing and implementing ‘special measure’ recruitment strategies</span> <h2><a name="_Toc433284964"></a><a name="Heading229"></a></h2> <p>This section sets out practical steps an employer can take to make it clear that a targeted recruitment program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a special measure. Taking these steps will minimise the risk of complaints that such measures are discriminatory, and provide a strong basis to dispute such a claim in the unlikely event a complaint is made.</p> <h3><a name="_Toc427915957"></a><a name="_Toc429381933"></a><a name="_Toc429735275"></a><a name="_Toc430356293"></a><a name="_Toc431204948"></a><a name="_Toc433284965"></a><a name="Heading231"></a><strong><em>3.1 Record in writing the intent, design and evidence for the targeted recruitment strategy to be a special measure </em></strong></h3> <p>It is very important for an employer to document why and how a targeted recruitment strategy will be a special measure to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This documentation should address all the requirements mentioned in the section above (i.e. the intent of the employer, the evidence of the need for the measure etc). The template attached to this guideline as Appendix 1 can be used for this documentation.</p> <p>The recruitment should be consistently documented as an employment strategy to address the underrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the employer’s staff/industry/local area. Reference should be made to the need to help address the general employment gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.&nbsp;</p> <p>A written record of the intent and evidence for the special measure will not only be important to demonstrate that the recruitment strategy is a special measure in the unlikely event of a complaint, but also will be useful in gaining executive support for the program within organisations. An employer can also use this information to measure the success of the program, to determine whether and when its objective has been achieved.</p> <h3><a name="_Toc427915958"></a><a name="_Toc429381934"></a><a name="_Toc429735276"></a><a name="_Toc430356294"></a><a name="_Toc431204949"></a><a name="_Toc433284966"></a><a name="Heading235"></a><strong><em>3.2 In all documents make reference to the ‘special measure’ provisions which provide the legal basis for the targeted recruitment strategy</em></strong></h3> <p>It is good practice for employers to clearly identify that their decision to target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates for a certain position or group of positions has a legal basis. This will minimise the risk of other applicants challenging the employment as a possible breach of discrimination laws.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Commission and state and territory discrimination/equal opportunity authorities recommend that all advertisements and selection documentation for the special measures position(s) contain the wording:</p> <blockquote><p>‘The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the <em>Racial Discrimination Act 1975</em> (Cth), and [select appropriate jurisdiction/s from: s 27 of the <em>Discrimination Act 1991</em> (ACT) / s 57 of the <em>Anti-Discrimination Act 1996</em> (NT) / s 105 of the <em>Anti-Discrimination Act 1991</em> (Qld) / s 65 of the <em>Equal Opportunity Act 1984</em> (SA) / ss 25 and/or 26 of the <em>Anti-Discrimination Act 1998</em> (Tas) / s 12 of the <em>Equal Opportunity Act 2010</em> (Vic) and s 8(4) of the <em>Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006</em> (Vic) / s 51 of the <em>Equal Opportunity Act 1984</em> (WA)].</p> </blockquote> <div class="box"> <p><strong>Case study: Comments from the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal</strong></p> <p>In <em>Re AP Eagers Limited </em>[2012] QCAT 567, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal suggested that the employer Eagers include in its advertisement for targeted recruitment positions ‘<em>Eagers considers this advertisement to be an equal opportunity measure under s105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991’. </em>In <em>Downer EDI Mining</em> [2013] QCATA 276 the Tribunal stated that using such wording can be useful ‘to assist with limiting the potential for any complaint’ and to ‘indicate the Company’s intentions to raise this exemption should a complaint be made’.</p> <p>The position/s is/are therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.’</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><a name="_Toc427915959"></a><a name="_Toc429381935"></a><a name="_Toc429735277"></a><a name="_Toc430356295"></a><a name="_Toc431204950"></a><a name="_Toc433284967"></a><a name="Heading243"></a><strong><em>3.3 Consider linking the recruitment strategy to an Indigenous Employment Strategy and/or Reconciliation Action Plan</em></strong></h3> <div class="box"> <p><strong>Case study: Connecting a special measure to an Indigenous Employment Strategy</strong></p> <p>The Ian Potter Museum of Art (part of the University of Melbourne) wanted to recruit an Indigenous person in the role of an Assistant Curator. When asked to consider whether this recruitment was a special measure, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal looked at the University’s <em>Indigenous Employment Framework 2010-2013</em>. This document recognised the disadvantage suffered by Indigenous Australians, included reference to relevant statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the number of Indigenous staff at the University, and stated the University’s commitment to increase its number of Indigenous employees. This document contributed to the Tribunal’s finding that the recruitment met the test for a special measure (see <em>The Ian Potter Museum of Art (Anti-Discrimination Exemption)</em> [2011] VCAT 2236).</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>An existing Indigenous Employment Strategy can provide useful context and support for the employer’s action in implementing a special measure. Such a document makes clear to the public the employer’s commitment to reducing unemployment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</p> <p>An Indigenous Employment Strategy can be adopted as a separate policy document, or as part of a broader Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). A RAP outlines practical action that an organisation can take to build strong relationships and enhance respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. It also sets out an organisation’s aspirational plans to drive greater equality.</p> <p>If an employer’s RAP makes specific reference to the intention to conduct targeted recruitment strategies to increase employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this provides further evidence of the purpose, good faith and proportionality of the program.</p> <p>More information on RAPs, including how to develop one, is available on Reconciliation Australia’s website: <a href="http://www.reconciliation.org.au/raphub/">http://www.reconciliation.org.au/raphub/</a></p> <div class="box"> <p><strong>Case study: Including targeted recruitment strategies in a Reconciliation Action Plan</strong></p> <p>In<strong> </strong>Crown Resorts’ <em>Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-17</em> it recognises that ‘providing meaningful employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is central to reconciliation’. The Plan contains a commitment to ‘employ, develop and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at our properties, at every opportunity’.<br><br>In its Plan, Crown states that it made a commitment in 2009 to hire 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; a goal which it achieved in 2013. Its current target for its Indigenous Employment Program is to provide 2,000 job opportunities by 2021.</p> <p>Its Plan also contains the shorter-term measurable goal of hiring 200 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees by July 2017.</p> <p><span alt="Reconciliation Action Plan screenshot" title="ATSI_targeted7.jpg" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3609d8ab-1271-4fa4-a504-1c3096908b45" data-langcode="und" class="embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/ATSI_targeted7.jpg" alt="Reconciliation Action Plan screenshot" title="ATSI_targeted7.jpg"> </span> </p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><a name="_Toc427915960"></a><a name="_Toc429381936"></a><a name="_Toc429735278"></a><a name="_Toc430356296"></a><a name="_Toc431204951"></a><a name="_Toc433284968"></a><a name="Heading262"></a><strong><em>3.4 Communicate the intention of the recruitment strategy throughout the recruitment process</em></strong></h3> <p>Communicating the intention of a targeted recruitment strategy throughout its development and implementation is crucial to minimising the risk that its rationale might be misunderstood. The employer’s intention, including the legal provision relied upon, should be reflected in the internal documentation prepared in planning the measure, the job description, advertisements for the position/s, the information provided at a formal interview, and any recruitment documentation provided to the successful applicant/s.</p> <p>If applicable, the employer can include links to its Indigenous Employment Strategy or Reconciliation Action Plan in any online advertisements for the position/s.</p> <p>Employers can also consider the involvement of an Indigenous Liaison Officer as a point of contact for applicants for any targeted positions. This Officer could assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the recruitment process, and also explain the concept of and justification for special measures if required.</p> <p><span alt="Aboriginal workers in a country setting" title="ATSI_targeted8.jpg" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8539ab44-b207-4c4b-8f43-a4931dd4c87a" data-langcode="und" class="embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/ATSI_targeted8.jpg" alt="Aboriginal workers in a country setting" title="ATSI_targeted8.jpg"> </span> </p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ahrc.admin</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2015-10-27T17:01:11+11:00" title="Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 17:01" class="datetime">Tue, 27/10/2015 - 17:01</time> </span> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:01:11 +0000 ahrc.admin 13153 at Appendix 5: Staffing profile /our-work/appendix-5-staffing-profile <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Appendix 5: Staffing profile</span> <h4><strong>Table 39: Staffing profile as at 30 June 2014</strong></h4> <table> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Classification</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Male</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Female</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Full Time</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Part Time</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Total Ongoing</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Total Non-Ongoing</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Total</strong></div> </th> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>Statutory Office Holders</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>8</div> </td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">8</td> <td valign="top"> <div>8</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>SES Band 2</div> </td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">1</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>SES Band 1</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>2</div> </td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top">2</td> <td valign="top">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"> <div>2</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>Executive Level 2</div> <div>($111 285-130 787)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>7</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>15</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>18</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>20</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>2</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>22</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>Executive Level 1</div> <div>($92 560-103 493)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>7</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>25</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>22</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>10</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>27</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>5</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>32</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 6 ($73 998-84 563)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>6</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>26</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>24</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>8</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>26</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>6</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>32</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 5 ($66 848-73 617)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>3</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>5</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>7</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>1</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>6</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>2</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>8</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 4 ($59 933-66 351)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>3</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>16</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>14</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>5</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>14</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>5</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>19</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 3 ($53 775-59 178)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>5</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>9</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>10</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>10</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>14</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 2 ($48 512-53 382)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>APS 1 ($41 717-47 010)</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>0</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>Total</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>36</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>102</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>106</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>32</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>100</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>38</strong></div> </th> <th valign="top"> <div><strong>138</strong></div> </th> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>Non-English speaking background</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>32</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>(23.2%)</div> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top"> <div>Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>4</div> </td> <td valign="top"> <div>(2.9%)</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Matthew.Bretag</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2015-06-04T16:49:23+10:00" title="Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 16:49" class="datetime">Thu, 04/06/2015 - 16:49</time> </span> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> Thu, 04 Jun 2015 06:49:23 +0000 Matthew.Bretag 12754 at Life at the Commission /our-work/human-resources/life-commission <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Life at the Commission</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Matthew.Bretag</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time 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meeting sitting around a desk." width="400" height="267" loading="lazy"></a></p><p><a href="/our-work/human-resources/our-people"><strong>Our People</strong></a><br>Meet the people who make the Commission what it is.</p></div><h2>Did you know?</h2><div class="box"><p>100% of the Commission’s staff who responded to the APS State of the Service Survey say that people in their workgroup behave in an accepting manner towards people from diverse backgrounds. (<em>APSC State of the Service Survey 2016</em>)</p></div><h3>Contact Details</h3><ul><li><a href="/node/778"><strong>Contact the Commission</strong></a></li><li><strong>If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, </strong>you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 1800 620 241, or Speak &amp; Listen call 1800 555 727, or Internet relay visit www.iprelay.com.au and ask for 1800 026 132.</li></ul> <section class="field field--name-comment-node-page field--type-comment field--label-hidden comment-wrapper"> </section> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> Off Tue, 05 May 2015 00:38:40 +0000 Matthew.Bretag 12696 at /our-work/human-resources/life-commission#comments Pathways /our-work/human-resources/pathways <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Pathways</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Matthew.Bretag</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2015-03-18T16:15:16+11:00" title="Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 16:15" class="datetime">Wed, 18/03/2015 - 16:15</time> </span> <div> <span alt="Three office workers sitting around a computer" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="dcd6a174-f84e-4dbc-933c-1c6c29039ad7" title="people-computer.jpg" data-langcode="und" class="embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/people-computer.jpg" alt="Three office workers sitting around a computer" title="people-computer.jpg"> </span> </div> <p>The Commission offers a range of pathways and opportunities for your career in various business areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3>Corporate - ICT, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll</h3> <p>We have a range of corporate roles providing support for the Commission’s core functions. These include finance, human resources, information technology and office administration roles.</p> <h3>Policy</h3> <p>The Policy section of the Commission fulfils a range of functions in relation to human rights including:</p> <ul> <li>monitoring and reporting on human rights in Australia</li> <li>business engagement</li> <li>policy advice</li> <li>respect for rights and freedoms</li> <li>conducting national inquiries and other consultation-based processes</li> <li>advocacy and agenda setting</li> <li>community engagement, education and capacity building</li> <li>key strategic projects.</li> </ul> <p>The Policy section also provides assistance and advice to the Commissioners by drafting speeches, submissions, briefings and working with Legal Services in preparing recommendations in relation to statutory functions such as exemption processes under discrimination legislation and court interventions.</p> <p>The Policy section is divided into a number of smaller policy and project teams. These teams are each led by a Manager who is responsible for managing all activities and projects of the team, providing advice to the Commissioner, as well as managing staff and the allocated project budgets.</p> <h3>Investigation and Conciliation Services</h3> <p>The Investigation and Conciliation Services (ICS) is the largest staffing section and assists the President to investigate and resolve complaints. The President has the responsibility for the investigation and conciliation of complaints lodged under the Commission’s legislation. The Director ICS assists the President with their complaint handling functions and acts as their delegate.&nbsp; The ICS also provides information to the public about the law and the complaint process through the Complaint Information Service and a range of community education and training activities.</p> <p>The Investigation and Conciliation Section investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying based on a person’s:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/node/716">sex</a>, including pregnancy, marital status, sexual identity, breastfeeding, family responsibilities and sexual harassment</li> <li><a href="/node/717">disability</a>, including temporary and permanent disabilities; physical, intellectual, sensory, psychiatric disabilities, diseases or illnesses; medical conditions; work related injuries; past, present and future disabilities; and association with a person with a disability</li> <li><a href="/node/6944">race</a>, including colour, descent, national or ethnic origin, immigrant status and racial hatred</li> <li><a href="/node/7224">age</a>, covering young people and older people</li> <li>sexual preference, criminal record, trade union activity, political opinion, religion or social origin (in employment only)</li> </ul> <p>It is against the law to be discriminated against in many areas of public life, including <a href="/complaints_information/WOYR.html">employment</a>, education, the provision of goods, services and facilities, accommodation, sport and the administration of Commonwealth laws and services.</p> <p>The Commission can also investigate and resolve complaints about alleged breaches of human rights against the Commonwealth and its agencies.</p> <p>Career paths in this area may progress from entry level as indicated below or more experienced candidates may enter at higher levels:</p> <p>Hotline roles -&gt; Investigation and Conciliation Officer -&gt; Senior Investigation and Conciliation Officer -&gt; Principal Investigation and Conciliation Officer</p> <h3>Communication</h3> <p>Policy areas regularly work with the Communications team on matters relating to external and internal messaging.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Media advisors</strong> are assigned to work with particular Commissioners and on particular issues: they are the primary source of advice on media related matters and draft media releases, opinion pieces, and provide input on speeches, fact sheets and other materials.</li> <li>The <strong>events coordinator</strong> leads development of major commission events, including the annual Human Rights Awards and Rights Talks and provides advice on matters relating to events, sponsorship and partnerships.</li> <li>The <strong>Website team</strong> administer the Commission’s website– this includes design of webpages for projects, administering the Commission’s social media presence and coordinating other electronic forms of communication</li> <li>Communications also coordinate the production of general information / communication about the Commission – such as information brochures and the development of the Commission’s <a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/publications/annual_reports/index.html">Annual Reports</a> (which provide an overview of the Commission and its work during the financial year period).</li> </ul> <h3>Legal</h3> <p>The Legal section provides broad-ranging legal advisory services to the Commission. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>intervention and Amicus Curiae</li> <li>litigation</li> <li>legal analysis for our policy work;</li> <li>support on contracts and tenders; administering the Commission’s administrative law requirements – such as the Information Public Scheme requirements and FOI legislation;</li> <li>advice on discrimination law and human rights matters; and</li> <li>conducting AHRC complaint processes (relating primarily to ILO conventions and the ICCPR).</li> </ul> <h3>Introduction to the Commission</h3> <p><strong>Graduates</strong>:<br><br> Graduates are encouraged to apply for vacant positions as they arise at the Commission.</p> <p><strong>Volunteers</strong>:<br><br> For insurance reasons, the Commission is not able to employ people on a voluntary basis. People wishing to volunteer for human rights organisations may wish to contact agencies such as Amnesty International or other community groups such as those listed on the <a href="/about/links/index.html">Links page</a> of the website.</p> <p><strong>Interns</strong>:<br><br> University students wishing to undertake an internship at the Commission should make their request through the Commission’s bi-annual intake process. Appropriate insurance coverage is required through the relevant institution. Opportunities for internships at the Commission are limited.</p> <section class="field field--name-comment-node-page field--type-comment field--label-hidden comment-wrapper"> </section> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:15:16 +0000 Matthew.Bretag 12211 at /our-work/human-resources/pathways#comments Working at the Commission /our-work/human-resources/working-commission <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Working at the Commission</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Matthew.Bretag</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2015-03-18T16:07:06+11:00" title="Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 16:07" class="datetime">Wed, 18/03/2015 - 16:07</time> </span> <div><span alt="Word cloud with Dream Job in the middle" title="dream-job.jpg" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f601e988-097f-4595-925f-dc79537b9fd9" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-langcode="und" class="embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/dream-job.jpg" alt="Word cloud with Dream Job in the middle" title="dream-job.jpg"> </span> </div> <h2>What can you expect from a career at the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ?</h2> <h3>Where are we?</h3> <p>The Commission has a single location in the middle of the Sydney CBD surrounded by a wide range of services and facilities. The office is easily accessible with Wynyard and Martin Place station just one block away from the Commission. Other conveniently located methods of transport include bus and light rail.</p> <p>Our premises have a 4 star green building rating with abundant natural light and interesting design elements.</p> <p>The Commission is located at 175 Pitt St, Sydney NSW. The closest cross street is King St.</p> <h3>What are the great reasons to work for the AHRC?</h3> <p>A career at the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ will assist you with your personal and professional development and as a valued employee you will be offered a range of benefits.</p> <h3>Career support and development</h3> <ul> <li>Opportunities to attend formal and informal courses run by either the Commission or external facilitators.</li> <li>Provision of study leave for those pursuing tertiary studies to improve their career opportunities.</li> <li>Support and guidance to help manage your own development and work to achieve your career goals.</li> <li>Lunchtime education programs.</li> <li>Cross Commission collaboration.</li> </ul> <h3>Flexible work options</h3> <p>The Commission acknowledges that employees have to balance their working life with other commitments, including family and the community. This is recognised through the provision of a range of flexible attendance options, leave provisions and other support programs.</p> <p>Flexible attendance options</p> <ul> <li>Hybrid work arrangements</li> <li>Opportunity to apply for a career break after 5 years of employment with us</li> <li>Flexible start and finish times</li> <li>Quiet rooms</li> </ul> <p>Leave provisions</p> <ul> <li>18 weeks paid maternity leave (18 weeks paid primary carer’s leave from the birth, adoption or foster of the child)</li> <li>Six weeks supporting parent leave</li> <li>Christmas to New Year Closedown</li> <li>Carer’s leave to support an elderly parent or child with a disability</li> <li>Four weeks of annual leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave</li> </ul> <h3>Additional support</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span alt="Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace logo" title="BFFW2_col.jpg" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="efd6c78c-8af6-4135-a7de-a65a8c2f1ee1" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-langcode="und" class="embedded-entity"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/BFFW2_col.jpg" alt="Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace logo" title="BFFW2_col.jpg"> </span> </p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/community-workplaces/breastfeeding-friendly-workplaces">Breastfeeding friendly workplace accreditation</a></li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> </ul> <h3>Your wellbeing</h3> <ul> <li>4 star-rated Green building</li> <li>Employees are encouraged to consider healthy lifestyle activities as a means to develop and maintain work and life balance with a set financial support per year.</li> <li>Support for and facilitation of exercise and fitness programs</li> <li>Flu Vaccinations</li> <li>Discounted gym memberships</li> <li>Employees have access to end of trip facilities (showers, lockers and bike storage)</li> <li>Meet and work with people who have the same interests</li> <li>Employees have access to a confidential, professional counselling service to help them resolve both personal and work related issues.</li> </ul> <h3>Financial rewards</h3> <ul> <li>15.4% superannuation contribution</li> <li>Support for approved tertiary study</li> </ul> <section class="field field--name-comment-node-page field--type-comment field--label-hidden comment-wrapper"> </section> <span class="field field--name-field-cmn-area-of-work field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-area-of-work"> <div class="content eyebrow"> <span class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Human Resources</span> </div> </div> </span> Off Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:07:06 +0000 Matthew.Bretag 12210 at /our-work/human-resources/working-commission#comments