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Project and Compliance Coordinator - Sydney, Australia - Australian Human Rights Commission

Australian Human Rights Commission

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Sydney, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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About us:

The Australian Human Rights Commission is seeking an APS 4 Project and Compliance Coordinator to join their Positive Duty Team on a 12 month contract with the possibility of ongoing employment.

Salary range is $72,294 to $80,033 pa + 15.4% superannuation.

Background
- to inquire into a duty holder's compliance with the positive duty
- to ensure compliance with the positive duty
- to promote an understanding and acceptance, and public discussion, of the positive duty to undertake research and educational programs in relation to the positive duty.

The Project and Compliance Coordinator reports to the Director of the Positive Duty Team and under broad direction from senior staff, undertakes a range of duties including:

Assist the ongoing compliance program, including coordinating compliance activities and their implementation, as necessary under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist and coordinate the establishment and maintenance of reporting and compliance activities to ensure the program's legislative and compliance requirements are met.
Contribute to research, education and compliance development activities/outputs of the team that are evidencebased and include both quantitative and qualitative research and data.
Assist to develop and refine resources for diverse organisations, communities and industries.
Provide information to duty holders, community groups and other stakeholders as to the rights and obligations under the legislation administered by the office, including answering general enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
Coordinate and participate in a range of projects in relation to the compliance, research and educative functions of the positive duty team.
Assist with project coordination activities of the Positive Duty team.
Other duties consistent with the above as directed.
These duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and Commission policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the Commission may reassign the duties of an employee from time to time._

Skills & Experience:

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Technical

Knowledge of or relevant experience in legislative compliance and enforcement activities or law will be considered highly desirable.
Certificate IV Government Investigations would be highly regarded.

Contributes to strategic thinking

Aligns own work to business directions and goals. Identifies issues and problems that may impact on work area plans and objectives. Participates actively in planning for the achievement of work area goals.
Is able to undertake less complex research and to analyse and report on findings. Interprets and applies legislation and guidelines for decision making tasks using sound reasoning. Applies an appropriate level of investigation, consideration and critical evaluation to issues. Has a broad view of issues and context and is able to reason objectively to develop practical solutions to work issues.

Achieves results

Shows flexibility in responding to uncertainty and changing demands. Supports and provides input into change initiatives. Modifies own work practices to support changing circumstances and organisational focus. Helps others in dealing with uncertainty and change.
Contributes to planning own and team work targets and deadlines. Sets priorities and monitors work flow to achieve workplace goals within set timeframes. Regularly monitors own work performance against stated objectives and can work independently and manage specific tasks, processes or activities. Takes personal responsibility for work outputs and/or service provided to others.

Supports productive working relationships

Demonstrates trust, respect and understanding towards others. Recognise individual differences at work and attempts to understand diverse perspectives. Works effectively with a diverse workforce in the Commission.
Works collaboratively and encourages cooperation with team members and clients. Works effectively across work areas to ensure a collaborative approach. Actively participates as a valuable team member and supports participative decision making.

Displays personal drive and integrity

Accepts responsibility for mistakes and tries to learn from the situations. Demonstrates willingness to seek advice and assistance from others if needed. Considers risks that will impact on own and team's work and applies appropriate steps to mitigate those risks.
Shows resilience and optimism and persists to achieve good outcome despite barriers or difficult circumstances. Responds appropriately to criticism and conflict situations. Maintains a balanced perspective on issues and supports others in times of crisis. Balances work and life and acts to maintain personal health and wellbeing.

Communicates with influence