Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VEOHRCDJ2679
About the Commission
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 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 the VPS values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
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.
For more information on working with us please visit https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au
About the role
The role of a conciliator guides parties of a dispute towards a mutually acceptable settlement within a legislative framework. A conciliator helps parties to identify their interests, clarify misunderstandings and adeptly manages complex and challenging matters. The conciliator is an impartial third party, promoting a cooperative environment where parties can freely express their concerns and interests. The role designs a resolution process which is most suitable for each dispute to optimize the potential for resolution and in a timely manner.
A conciliator provides easily understood and accessible information to parties about the relevant legislation and case law that may apply to a dispute during intakes and facilitated negotiations.
A key component of this role is to assist with the Commission's responsibilities to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with individualised assistance to access the Dispute Resolution Service. Assistance is tailored and culturally appropriate and empowers them to exercise their rights when experiencing discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment or victimisation. Mentoring and training in the principles of providing dispute resolution under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 will be provided.
The role is an opportunity to:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualification:
Accredited under AMDRAS (the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards) - Desirable and as part of the role, you will be supported by the Commission to obtain this accreditation
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Commission. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
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.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. To be considered for this role, please provide a resume and cover letter.
In your cover letter, we want to hear your story. Tell us why you want to work with the Commission and what draws you to this role. We're interested in understanding how your experiences, whether from community, culture, or professional settings, have shaped your experience.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 13 August 2026.