Program Officer – Australian Human Rights Commission
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770662
- Agency: Australian Human Rights Commission
- Job Title: Program Officer
- Position Number: 1164
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Sydney NSW, Various locations – NSW NSW, Various
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $99,734 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Hybrid (Hybrid, Remote)
About Australian Human Rights Commission
To Apply
Position Contact Carla Silbert, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://ahrc.recruitmentplatform.com/details.html?jobId=402&jobTitle=Program%20
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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Duties
- What You’ll Do:
- Support the design, planning, and delivery of human rights technical cooperation programs
- in alignment with the organisational and team strategy.
- Collaborate with overseas partners, primarily from other NHRIs and government agencies, to
- develop and monitor work plans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks for program activities.
- Assist with program implementation including grant agreements and procurements.
- Conduct evaluation and reporting of activities and programs, continuously improving
- initiatives to enhance program outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships with partners, donors, other government agencies and
- development partners.
- Represent the organisation in external forums, meetings, and conferences, and undertake
- interstate and international travel as required
- Monitor program activities to ensure adherence to timelines, quality and compliance
- standards, and budget constraints.
- Assist in identifying program risks and propose mitigation strategies to address challenges.
- Support the design and delivery of training and capacity-building initiatives for overseas
- partners.
- Supervise contractors, consultants, and junior staff with specific tasks, providing mentorship
- and guidance.
- Support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
- Contribute to the identification and development of proposals for new international projects,
- in consultation with senior staff.
Eligibility / Notes
- What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in supporting international aid and development programs, including
- cross-cultural engagement.
- Experience in program design, implementation, budget planning, and monitoring in complex,
- multi-stakeholder environments
- Understanding of human rights, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI),
- and sustainable and locally-led development principles.
- Experience facilitating training sessions and delivering clear presentations.
- Qualification in International Development, Human Rights Law, or related field (desirable).
- Familiarity with Southeast Asia and DFAT-funded programs (desirable).
- Solid knowledge of program management, including planning, implementation, and
- monitoring.
- Experience in applying evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness.
- Ability to provide guidance to contractors, junior staff, and program participants.
- Ability to take a flexible and adaptable approach to responding to change, supporting team
- objectives and contributing to a collaborative and positive culture.
- Strong relationship management skills to support effective partnerships.
- Willingness to undertake interstate and international travel as required.
How to Apply
Position Contact Carla Silbert, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://ahrc.recruitmentplatform.com/details.html?jobId=402&jobTitle=Program%20
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Attorney-General’s Vacancy