Job description

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Policy & Projects Team at the Diversity Council Australia (DCA).

The Policy & Projects Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Coordinating DCA strategic projects (including developing project plans, project administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget, and stakeholder relationships);
• Responding to and managing the administration of DCA inquiries about leading diversity thinking, research and practice; and
• Contribute to DCA’s government relations activities and identify opportunities to be ahead of national debates on diversity and inclusion policy.

Flexible role (hours & location) but must work in AEST time-zone reporting to the Sydney based Policy & Programs Director.

This is a 12-month contract with a view to permanency.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The applicant must address the following selection criteria:

1. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to write concisely for a business audience;
2. Be able to coordinate projects in a timely, inclusive and resource effective manner, to help ensure key deliverables are met by due dates and to budget;
3. Have subject matter expertise about diversity and inclusion in a workplace context;
4. Be able to manage relationships effectively with key stakeholders including with DCA member organisations, partners, academics and government; and
5. Model DCA values of inclusion, respect, adaptability, courage and integrity.

ABOUT US

DCA is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of over 750 member organisations. www.dca.org.au.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & attention to detail;
• Strong subject matter expertise in diversity and inclusion;
• Experience managing and coordinating strategic projects;
• Experience or ability to draft submissions to government inquires;
• Self-starter with plenty of drive, initiative and motivation, and the ability to work unsupervised,
• Able to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders,
• Models DCA values of inclusion, respect, adaptability, courage and integrity

DCA is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are valued, and can contribute, regardless of gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. We strongly encourage applications from diverse people.