WORK AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
The Australian Human Rights Commission invites applications from a motivated lawyer or graduate at law for the position of Associate to President Catherine Branson. The successful applicant will be responsible for drafting speeches for the President of the Commission, as well as providing research on local and international developments in human rights law. The successful applicant will also be required to provide general administrative services such as responding to correspondence, arranging appointments, filing and word processing. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work with the Commission’s legal section, drafting submissions to Parliamentary Committees and assisting in the preparation of submissions in the Commission’s interventions in court proceedings. Salary: Hours: Duration: Qualifications: $59,681 - $64,459 pa plus superannuation Full-time 12 month contract Applicants must possess a degree in law and have 12 months relevant work experience The position will be advertised on the Commission website in September 2009. Recruitment will take place in October/November 2009. The successful applicant will be expected to commence in February 2010. For important information on how to apply please see the Australian Human Rights Commission website www.humanrights.gov.au/jobs Or, to find out more about the Associate position, telephone (02) 9284 9605.
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Australian Human Rights Commission
Level 8 Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 1042 GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Telephone: 02 9284 9600 Facsimile: 02 9284 9611 Complaints Info Line: 1300 656 419 Teletypewriter: 1800 620 241 (toll free) Website: http://www.humanrights.gov.au ABN 47 996 232 602
ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES TITLE: CLASSIFICATION: UNIT: LOCATION: SUPERVISOR: Associate to President Branson APS Level 5 Executive Sydney President, Australian Human Rights Commission
DUTIES: Under limited direction: 1. Undertake high level legal and policy research and draft speeches for the President. Manage correspondence and draft responses. Maintain effective liaison between the President’s office, the Commissioners and Executive Director, Commission staff, and State/Commonwealth authorities and other human rights organisations. Provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the President. Provide secretariat support to the Commission, including taking minutes at Commission meetings. Provide legal research to the Commission’s Legal Section. This may include drafting submissions to various parliamentary committees and statutory authorities and assisting in the preparation of submissions in Commission interventions in court proceedings, including Federal and High Court matters.
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These duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and Commission policies, including Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the Commission may determine the duties of an employee from time to time.
SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. 2. Demonstrated high level research and analytical skills. Ability to write clearly and effectively, for a wide range of audiences and in various styles. Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision, prioritise work and meet deadlines. Highly developed liaison skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of people and organisations including politicians, senior officials, members of the legal profession and the general public Ability to provide high level executive and administrative support. Understanding of human rights issues and familiarity with Australian and international legislation relating to anti-discrimination and human rights matters. Relevant legal qualifications.
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