• Diversity and Inclusion Officer – People and Culture
• Permanent Part Time 30.4 hours per week (Flexible)
• $82,081 - $89,467 (pro rata) + Super
  

Yarra City Council is seeking a passionate and skilled Diversity and Inclusion specialist to join their People and Culture team.

This role seeks to strengthen Council’s ability to serve our community through building a dynamic, agile and effective workforce that reflects the community we serve. You will drive the implementation of our Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Gender Equity Strategy and support other key diversity strategies across the organisation.

You are passionate about social justice and inclusion, and skilled in advocacy, policy and strategy, change and project management – with a key focus on gender equity. You will work collaboratively with people from across Council to find innovative and engaging ways to shape the culture of our organisation. This will include developing and delivering training, events, policy and strategy; supporting our Equal Opportunity Officers; and participating in key strategic networks and partnerships.

This role has the autonomy to drive a wide range of projects that make a real difference. As an employee of Yarra City Council, in return for your hard work and contributions, you will be eligible for a variety of benefits including options for salary sacrifice, professional development and broad exposure to a variety of working environments.

Yarra City Council supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

A full position description is attached below.