Organisation: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Reference: VG/DJ2669
Play an active role in providing easily understood and accessible information to clients about relevant legislation and case law that may apply to Dispute Resolution.
12-month fixed term full-time opportunity to work within the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights CommissionAbout 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 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.
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The conciliator is required to have excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills to manage clients through complex and at times challenging subject matter. This role is responsible for a file load of complaints, identifying and addressing power imbalances and clarifying the issues in dispute. facts.
A key component of the role is to design a resolution process which is most suitable for each dispute managed to optimize the potential for resolution in a timely manner. A conciliator provides easily understood and accessible information to clients about the relevant legislation and case law that may apply to the particular dispute.
Some of your duties will include:
Deliver a high-level dispute resolution service under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 and Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001Manage a high-volume caseload in a timely manner, setting priorities and meeting organisational performance standardsUndertake pre-conciliation discussions with clients and explore resolution at an early stage of the disputeUndertake conciliation and facilitated negotiation of disputes using specialist knowledge of the law, manage and resolve complex problems and expectations of clients. The role also requires the conciliator to generate a range of solutions and outcomes with an aim to optimize the potential for resolutionFacilitate post conciliation negotiations, including preparing terms of settlement as required 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:
Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills to manage clients through complex and at times challenging subject matter.Strong problem-solving skills to address complex problems, effectively gather relevant information and providing suitable solutions and outcomes.Relevant knowledge and understanding of current practices, policies and legislation within equal opportunity and human rights.Qualifications A relevant tertiary qualification or commensurate professional experience is desirable. Accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) is desirable. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 3 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience against the key selection criteria.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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 or ****** . FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.#J-18808-Ljbffr
