• Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
• Hawthorn East
• Part-time, temporary role (ending 30 June 2024) with a view to extend

What you do matters

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to support aged care providers in Australia with their diversity and inclusion policies and practices through tailored mentoring and consultations. The Diversity and Inclusion Advisor will also be responsible for developing new resources to support diversity planning and practices in the aged care sector.

A typical day will have you:

• Conducting individual consultations with aged care provider senior leaders around diversity, equity and inclusion
• Guiding and mentoring senior leaders around policy development relating to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Supporting senior leaders around change management and business development to support inclusive organisations
• Implementing evaluation templates and metrics as part of the Diversity Mentoring Program
• Facilitating sectorial consultations on culturally inclusive care to inform government policies and practice
• Drafting policy documents that advocate for a culturally inclusive aged care system
• Developing sectorial resources that promote culturally inclusive care
• Delivering training and workshops to aged care organisations to promote culturally inclusive service delivery including in regional Victoria
• Participating in team meetings and networks relating to diversity equity and inclusion in aged care including the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program
• Travel may be required occasionally

We’re looking for someone with essential skills below:

• Tertiary qualifications in social policy, diversity and inclusion, community development, education or related fields
• Expertise and knowledge of issues experienced by older Victorians and communities from CALD backgrounds
• Conducting individual consultations with aged care provider senior leaders around diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Guiding and mentoring senior leaders around policy development relating to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Supporting senior leaders around change management and business development to support inclusive organisations.
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to learning and building capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience in active listening, business development and consulting
• Experience in providing consulting, coaching or training and policy development in the area of culturally inclusive practices
• Implementing evaluation templates and metrics

Why work with us?

• $43 hourly rate
• Temporary, part-time role ending on 30 June 2024 with a view to extend
• 45.6 hours per fortnight
• Hybrid work set-up with one day working from home option
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax
• Office location is close to public transport
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Paid training hours to build your skills

Interested in applying

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Click "Apply Now" or email Nikolaus Rittinghausen via [email protected] using the subject line: Diversity and Inclusion Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs or call him through 03 8823 7978 or 0429 418 829 for a confidential discussion.

Please provide a resume and cover letter maximum of 3 pages on your background and experience in relation to the essential skills required for the role. Please note that we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a police check, provide proof of immunisations for 3x COVID and a 2023 flu, and proof of valid rights to live and work in Australia. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

Have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!