• Newly created role / Flexible work arrangement - 12 month fixed term
• Exhibit your passion for diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrate your strong understanding of disability workforce needs

About Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients. Do you have a passion for diversity and inclusion, a strong understanding of disability workforce needs, and some experience in the not for profit sector. You will work at both the strategy and planning level and you will be hands on when it comes to practical implementations.

Duties

• Develop and implement a range of diversity workforce plans and initiatives that support Mission Australia’s client focus, a culture of inclusion and respect, and effective people management policies and practice.
• Develop diversity plans to support key the strategic plan, current and future operational requirements.
• Co-ordinate forums and working groups related to specific diversity plans.
• Ensure effective change management across initiatives.
• Review and recommend changes to policy and specific people management practices to support the overall diversity strategy and specific workforce plans.
• Work with HR to identify and overcome barriers to a more diverse workforce within operational roles.

Qualifications & experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Social Science or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in diversity and inclusion practice in complex organisations including not for profit.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing strategies, policies and resources with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. 
• Specific experience and specialist knowledge of Disability and workforce flexibility. Other experience in diversity including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and CALD is also sought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in facilitation of diversity forums and training.
• Effective project management and change management skills ensuring effective implementation.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, staff, people leaders and external organisations.

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National criminal history check. In addition there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.

Benefits

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage)
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply)
• Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers: Coles, Harvey Norman, Apple, Dell & many more
• Free, confidential counselling service
• Volunteering opportunities

 Diversity Consultant PD_v0 2.pdf

For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

Mission Australia is dedicated to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan.