• Flexible Location: NSW, QLD & VIC

At Aruma, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.

When you're part of the Aruma team, you're not just supporting people. You're pioneering new paths, challenging assumptions, daring to think differently, and telling society to raise its bar higher.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Lead! Reporting to the Employee Experience & Insights Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementations of Aruma's diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives linked to our organisational strategic objectives.

What success looks like…

• Develop a contemporary and relevant organisational Diversity and Inclusion strategy and three-year plan
• Review, update and secure organisational buy-in to the existing Diversity Policy. Ensure D&I elements are reflected in all relevant policies
• Design, execute and evaluate activities and initiatives aligned with the Diversity and Inclusion strategy
• Set organisational diversity and inclusion targets and report on these monthly
• Coordinate, and implement and evaluate tasks and activities aligned to the Diversity and Inclusion strategy
• Promote awareness, encourage employee involvement and design education and training initiatives in the area of diversity and inclusion
• Provide training for line managers and the HR community on D&I and work with HR team to ensure all HR practices are inclusive
• Evaluate progress on the current Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Innovate
• Develop a relationship with Reconciliation Australia and recommend to ELT and Board next stage of RAP
• Coordinate RAP working group, to guide development of RAP, achieve reports on progress and lead internal communication

Skills and experience that make you stand out…

• Masters Degree or post-graduate qualification: Studies or equivalent
• Experience in a marketing or communications role
• Degree qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or relevant field
• Previous experience (min. 5 years) in a Diversity and Inclusion role responsible for organisational delivery of D&I
• Previous leadership of a RAP for a significant organisation of 1000+ employees
• Experience in a human services organisation
• High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills including demonstrated skills in consultation, facilitation, negotiation and capacity to represent Aruma in external contexts
• High level written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high quality written reports, policies, action plans correspondence and other documentation as required
• Project management skills and experience
• A current Australian driver's license and the ability to travel intra or interstate from time to time

Be part of this dedicated, collaborative organisation and make a difference! We offer the benefits of flexibility, ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities, a competitive salary and the option of salary packaging.

Apply now with your cover letter addressing the success criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.