Senior Adviser, Human Rights Education

* Utilise your Education and Training expertise to provide support and advice to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
* A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service for 12 months
* VPS Grade 5: $106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under Victoria's key Human Rights laws - the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Change and Suppression Practice Prohibition Act 2021.
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.
About the Role:
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Some of your duties will include:
* Leading and delivering innovative and tailored education and information programs by face-to-face, live online and digital modes of delivery relating to Human Rights, equal opportunity, vilification and change and suppression practices to support organisations comply with relevant laws and adopt leading practice
* Providing high quality, innovative and evidence-based consulting services, including the design, development and implementation of tailored reviews, leading practice strategies and action plans to advance equality and Human Rights
* As required, managing a small team/an education consultants and contractors to deliver education, and providing professional development, feedback, mentoring, coaching and performance management.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in development, delivery, and evaluation of education services, including tailored face-to-face, digital, and blended programs, tools, and resources.
* Demonstrated experience managing education programs and cultural change projects, involving diverse stakeholders and multiple deliverables
* Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, equal opportunity and Human Rights laws, or capacity to quickly attain this knowledge.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience would be highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
* For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
* For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
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.