Policy and Project Officer – Business and Human Rights Location – Sydney Metro – Parramatta with flexible working arrangements Employment type – Full-time, Temporary up to 12 months Salary – Grade 7/8 ($ 110,266 up to $ 122,058 plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading) Your role The Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner (OASC) assists the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner to monitor the effectiveness of legislation and policies to combat and address modern slavery; identify and provide assistance and support to victims of modern slavery; make recommendations and provide information, advice, education and training to prevent and provide remedy for instances of modern slavery; raise community awareness of modern slavery; monitor reporting concerning risks of modern slavery in public procurement; and collaborate with business, civil society and the research sector.Role Primary purpose of the role The Project Officer – Business and Human Rights performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects to support the OASC .This role also provides procurement and/or business and human rights expertise, including research skills and analytical support services, to inform procurement policy decision-making and strategy relating to modern slavery.What You’ll Do Work with procurement and business stakeholders to develop and implement innovative procurement policy and strategies to combat modern slavery Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans Provide training to key stakeholders on managing modern slavery risks in procurement and business activities Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning Work effectively with team members and stakeholders and contribute to the establishment of a professional, respectful, empathetic, and problem-solving team culture Delivering a range of project management and support services, given tight deadlines, limited resources and the need to manage competing priorities What We’re Looking For Demonstrated experience performing project management and support activities in the field of business and human rights, procurement, modern slavery and/or working with vulnerable populations Stakeholder engagement experience, including coordinating working groups and preparing agendas, PowerPoint presentations and minutes Researching, drafting, writing and/or editorial experience, preferably across different professional contexts Essential RequirementsTertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as human rights, public policy, economics, politics, social work, law, psychology, sociology or criminology, or equivalent level experience.Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 Download the role description .We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. We do work that really matters Working for the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. It’s work that really matters. Are you ready to join us? Are you a business and human rights or procurement professional looking to support the development and implementation of innovative procurement policy and strategies to combat modern slaveryIf so, Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and answering the targeted question belowTargeted QuestionPlease describe an example of when you were tasked to coordinate a diverse range of stakeholders on a project. How did you communicate effectively with all stakeholders (including any stakeholders with lived experience or vulnerable populations) to ensure the project deliverable was completed on time and to a high standard? Applications close : Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for OASC, please contact the hiring manager Victoria Gordon at victoria.gordon@dcj.nsw.gov.au or call on 0436392360If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please email Rajalakshmi Subramanian at rajalakshmi.subramanian@dcj.nsw.gov.au .Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of modern slavery.Other InformationA Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Interviews and assessments may be performed virtually. For more information visit Our Process .Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.