TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Strong knowledge of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. 
• Ability to represent AIA’s campaigns and human rights research to decision makers, departmental staff, diplomats and other influencers in an impactful, authoritative and professional manner. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing submissions, briefing papers and the ability to represent the organisation in public contexts, including in the media. 
• Understanding of Australian parliamentary processes and experience in developing government relations and advocacy strategies that deliver positive outcomes. 
• Demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with communities with lived experience. 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Please describe your approach to developing government relations and advocacy strategies to achieve positive outcomes. Provide an example where possible. 

2. How would others describe your collaboration and stakeholder management skills? 

3. In approximately 300 words, identify the three most serious threats to global human rights. You may focus on specific issues, countries, or both. 

Please ensure you address the selection criteria in your cover letter. 

People from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds and First Nation Australians are strongly encouraged to apply. 

BENEFITS: 

You will benefit from generous work/life initiatives including working from home arrangements and a flexible leave and working hours scheme, a supportive environment working alongside committed and dedicated individuals and an opportunity to create a meaningful human rights impact.  

To view more of the fantastic benefits that you will be offered as an employee, please visit our website. 

The salary for this position is $114,774 (FTE) + super + not for profit salary packaging.

To learn more about this role, please view the position description below or contact humanresources@amnesty.org.au for a copy. 

If this role sounds like you, please apply below.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International Australia is one of Australia’s largest not for profit organisations. We are an independent, global movement that campaigns courageously for human rights for everyone. 

We’re ordinary people from all walks of life, standing together for justice, freedom, human dignity and equality. We use our passion and commitment to bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people imprisoned just for voicing their opinion. 

We’re independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion to ensure we can speak out on human rights abuses wherever they occur. 

Every day we move closer to a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. 

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

AI Australia is committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work, community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential, which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia, our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We have a global, multicultural following and want to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team at AI Australia. 

AIA is committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability or other access needs during the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please email us at humanresources@amnesty.org.au using the subject line: International Campaigner.