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Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

24/12/2024
07/01/2025
$95,013.00 - $102,899.00
Permanent - Full Time
Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Diversity, Access & Inclusion

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Please view the below documents for this position:

Job Description

The City of Stonnington is seeking an experienced Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to join the People & Culture team as part of People Capability. This exciting opportunity is responsible for the delivery of our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) programs, campaigns, events, training, compliance and reporting. The role will also lead our commitment to being an inclusive and diverse employer, by maintaining strong relationships formed within the LBGQTI+, First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities:

D&I engagement, campaigns and events:

  • Develop communications and campaigns around D&I awareness 
  • Organise events for key dates of significance 
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive and deliver diversity objectives  
  • Lead the implementation of Gender Equality Action Plan Initiatives. 
  • Drive the implementation of the workforce integration plan to embed Gender Impact Assessments (GIA) into business as usual. 
  • Develop and participate in reference groups, surveys, steering committees, and other forums to gather data or disseminate information.  
  • Make a substantial impact on shaping and executing CoS’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and operational plans.
  • Contribute to the formulation of policies and procedures pertaining to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach.

D&I Compliance and Reporting 

  • Provide regular progress reports and recommendations on workforce diversity, equity and inclusion status and best practice. 
  • Prepare and complete the Council’s GEAP and associated reporting meeting deadlines and producing accurate reporting. 
  • Manage our Gender Impact Assessment (GIA) program

Join us in this full-time permanent role, offering a competitive salary range of $95,013 - $102,899, plus an enticing 11.5% superannuation.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll need to thrive:

  • A tertiary qualification in human resource management, social sciences (or related discipline) 
  • Significant workplace experience in social planning or impact, gender studies, community development, social science, or a related field. 
  • Familiarity with gender impact assessments (GIA), GEAP and associated public sector reporting requirements is required for this role
  • Experience in developing and implementing a range of D&I campaigns, events and programs. 
  • Experience developing and delivering training and education programs across D&I with strong presentation and facilitation skills
  • Thorough knowledge and comprehension of the Gender Equality Act (2020) and associated legislative requirements. 
  • Ability to educate and advocate on social disadvantage and other diversity and access issues. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the demonstrated ability to discuss and partner with others to influence change. 
  • An understanding of the compliance and reporting requirements eg: GEAP 
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 
  • Local government or VPS experience will be well regarded.

Why the City of Stonnington?

  • Join our team to make a difference to the community, deliver meaningful work, and make an impact!
  • Enjoy a range employee benefit including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, generous parental leave and other leave entitlements.
  • You’ll also be part of a supportive team environment focussed on delivering outstanding people programs to develop, engage, support and reward our people.
  • Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner east, the City of Stonnington covers the suburbs of Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East, Glen Iris and Kooyong, Stonnington is home to approximately 108,000 residents.

Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Theo Va'a on tvaa@stonnington.vic.gov.au 
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. 

Submitting your application 
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by early January 2025. We appreciate your patience during the selection process.