Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VEOHRCDJ3293
Job description
About the Commission
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (the 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 the VPS values - Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
We know that our work has the greatest impact when it is informed by diverse experiences and perspectives.
All roles at the Commission can be worked flexibly and we highly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. We also encourage applications from applicants who represent intersectional views, attributes and perspectives and lived experiences of the diverse communities we support.
The Commission is committed to fostering a culturally safe and respectful workplace of all staff. We seek to prevent harm and recognise that our staff, communities' children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised, and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
For more information on working with us please visit https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/
About the Role
The Senior Advisor Dispute Resolution and Enquiries role manages the enquiry service delivered under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Racial Religious Tolerance Act 2001, Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. The enquiry service supports people in Victoria to understand their rights and responsibilities under our laws. This role ensures there is a structured approach to customer service, is responsive to the needs of a diverse range of people and is delivered in a timely manner.
The Commission offers a free and impartial dispute resolution service which is flexible, confidential and timely. Dispute resolution may be offered in various ways which is fair for all involved such as face to face conferences, audio and video conferencing or shuttle negotiation especially where complaints are suitable for early dispute resolution.
The Senior Advisor Dispute Resolution and Enquiries undertakes dispute resolution of complex disputes relating to discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification. The role is responsible for managing and triaging complaints waiting for dispute resol ution.
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:
Qualifications
How to Apply
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We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people and we support flexible work arrangements.
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.