Recruitment

Paid Positions

Thank you for your interest.  There are currently no paid positions on offer.

Volunteer Positions

Volunteering in the field of Human Rights and Social Justice takes special people.  When we support members of marginalised communities and work with impoverished people who suffer social injustices, we must do so with a strong understanding of their situation and consider our impact on their community, lifestyle and human dignity. 

Please be aware of the specific Volunteer Training prerequites to proceed with becoming an ERISJ Volunteer.  Download Job Descriptions for full details.

• Accommodation Services Development Coordinator (PDF 27.9Kb)
  Meet with and develop positive relations and partnerships with Accommodation Providers, from backpackers to four star, within a one kilometre radius of the ERISJ Fremantle.

• Activist Coordinator (PDF 19.52Kb)
  The Social Justice Activist Coordinator will develop and maintain an Activist register.  They will organise activist events, guest speakers, letter writing and petitions.

• Events Support Officer (PDF 19.44Kb)
  Events support staff will be required to assist the Major Events Coordinator with the organisation and promotion of the events, and on-site support on the day.

• Evaluation Forms Developer (PDF 19.42Kb)
  We are looking for someone with experience at developing Feedback and Evaluation forms to create these forms for all our educational and awareness raising programs.

• Funding, Grants and Tenders Database Coordinator (PDF 19.06Kb)
  You will manage notification of due funds, grants or tender applications and ensure that due dates are met. You will collate support information for submissions and seek line item quotes as necessary.

• Immersions Promotional Assistant (PDF 19.32Kb)
  Will assist in the promotion and administration support work. This includes traveling to Universities and Community locations to promote participation in the ERISJ Immersions.

• Librarian (PDF 26.72Kb)
  Listing and labeling all existing resources. Develop resources for use in the Institute, e.g. booklets, handouts, etc. Developing and maintaining a resource database.

• Philanthropic Appeal Coordinator (PDF 20.09Kb)
  They will develop and manage relationships and networks with potential investors. We seek someone on a long-term basis to maintain the ongoing success of the strategy.

• Philianthropic Appeals Strategist (PDF 19.3Kb)
  We seek someone with experience in the development of Philanthropic Appeals strategies and who may also have networks of prospective donors.

• Photography, Filmaking & Journalism Team (PDF 19.53Kb)
  To work together or separately on multimedia based projects that highlight Social Justice Issues on behalf of the ERISJ. We are looking both for experienced professionals and students.

• Publicist & Media Advisor (PDF 19.54Kb)
  To prepare materials for promotional purposes and write articles for newspaper publication, magazines and other forums. Assist in preparing and writing interviews for visual and audio media.

• Relief Reception (PDF 19.34Kb)
  You will be required to meet & greet visitors and attend the telephone and email enquiries. Additionally you will be able to provide administrative support to ERISJ staff. 

• Research Assistant - A sacred duty (PDF 27.13Kb)

  This is a 65,000 word book, edited by ERISJ Director David Freeman. Several research, editing and administrative roles to support completion are available.

• Research Assistant - core concepts claims evidence of social justice project (PDF 28.58Kb)
  This 8000-word article to be completed by late 2008 will suggest the core insights of the Social Justice project, unifying understandings and research from across sociology, political science, philosophy and economics.

• Research Assistant - Public use human rights law (PDF 30.51Kb)
  The research project is divided into four components. The position involves undertaking research activities in each of these areas. The project is under the leadership of the ERISJ Director.

• Research Assistant -Int initiative Indigenous Aspirations (PDF 30.51Kb)
  We aim to document accomplishments within indigenous communities in Australia, NZ, Canada and the USA. The intention is to record success stories, identifying ‘what is working’.

Please contact our Volunteering & Internship Coordinator to register you interest of for more information, on +61 (8) 9432 2410

Why volunteer with us?  Reasons to become a trained ERISJ Volunteer include:

• achieve heightened awareness of Social Justice issues in order to become a valued Social Justice Volunteer worker;
• many positions we make available are in areas otherwise difficult to get involved in as an outsider;
• volunteering experience with us supports your progress in various fields of employment; and
• we offer Certificates and documented evidence of volunteer hours worked