At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on governance, support leaders, and shape decisions for equal opportunity and human rights.
- Company: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, promoting fairness and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and culturally diverse candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping policies that promote human rights and equality.
- Qualifications: Experience in governance and human rights, strong writing skills, and sound judgement.
The predicted salary is between 142790 - 166938 $ per year.
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under three Victorian laws - the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.
Our vision is for a fair, safe, and inclusive Victoria where every person is respected and treated with dignity. We work with others to eliminate inequality and build a community that respects and promotes human rights and equal opportunity.
We are a small and buzzing organisation that embraces creativity, accountability, rigour, and empathy as our values. Our teams are filled with highly-motivated, conscientious and collaborative people who love what they do and uphold our values.
We know that our work has the greatest impact when it is informed by diverse experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people and we support flexible work arrangements.
If you have the skills to do this job and think you'd be a good fit for our organisation, we'd love to hear from you!
Help shape decisions that support equal opportunity and human rights. Advise senior leaders and guide the work of the board. Use your judgement to solve problems and improve public services. Build your skills across planning, risk and governance.
Fixed-term, full-time role lasting 18 months, earning $142,790 - $166,938 per year, plus super.
About us: The Corporate Services Branch maximises the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission's ability to achieve its strategic objectives through supporting and enabling a professional, engaged and high performing workforce and culture. The branch provides a strong internal service culture that is responsive to the strategic and operational needs of the organisation in the areas of people and culture, information management and technology, finance, audit and risk, governance, business planning and performance.
What you will do: As senior governance adviser, you will help the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission make sound decisions. You will guide planning, support leaders and help staff meet their duties.
- Provide clear advice to the commissioner, board and leaders on plans, risks and decisions.
- Coordinate business plans and track progress towards agreed goals.
- Prepare and check accurate reports, speeches, letters and briefing notes.
- Organise board and committee meetings, prepare papers and record key decisions.
- Maintain effective policies and records for risk, integrity, privacy and information security.
About you: You do not need a mandatory qualification. You will ideally bring a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
You should also have:
- Experience providing expert advice on equal opportunity and human rights.
- Experience supporting boards and committees, with knowledge of government processes and governance or the ability to learn quickly.
- Strong writing skills to draft, edit and check complex documents with care.
- Sound judgement to solve problems, build working relationships and respond calmly to change.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safe statement of commitment. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Senior Governance Adviser in Melbourne employer: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an attractive employer due to its commitment to a fair, safe, and inclusive work environment. Employees are part of a motivated and collaborative team that values diverse experiences and perspectives, fostering professional growth and development. The organization upholds strong values such as integrity, respect, and leadership, making it a fulfilling place to work.
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Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Recruitment Team
