• Flexible working / Hybrid options available
• High performing team
• Full-time position - fixed term tenure until 30 June 2025 – Cheltenham, Melbourne
• Band 8 $125,248 - $140,487 per annum, plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The Community Diversity and Inclusion Team works alongside community and partners to create stronger and more connected communities with a focus on reconciliation, diversity, access, equity and inclusion.

The role

We are seeking a Team Leader Community Diversity & Inclusion professional to join the Inclusive Communities Department. Reporting to the Susan Quach, Acting Manager of Inclusive Communities, your role is to:

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team responsible for community diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategic policy and programs that foster social inclusion.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development, service planning, and community engagement efforts.
• Provide leadership in developing programs that celebrate diversity and promote reconciliation, cultural diversity, and LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community diversity and inclusion in a forward-thinking and vibrant environment. As the Team Leader, you will have the chance to shape strategic initiatives that empower diverse communities, foster social cohesion, and promote equitable access to resources and services.

You'll be leading a passionate, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to positive change, working on a broad range of portfolios from reconciliation and cultural diversity to LGBTIQA+ inclusion and positive ageing. The position also is responsible for management of the Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, is driven by purpose, and wants to influence long-term, sustainable outcomes for the community.

In addition, the role provides the opportunity to contribute to policy development, engage with diverse stakeholders, and seek out innovative solutions to emerging community issues, offering a dynamic and rewarding leadership experience. The inclusive values of Kingston City Council further enhance the appeal, creating a supportive and respectful workplace where diversity is not just valued but actively championed. 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development or related Social Sciences, with extensive project management experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop staff in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience in community consultation, engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic policy and initiatives that enhance diversity, inclusion, and community resilience.

Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of;

• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together 

What we can offer

This is a full time fixed term position to 30 June 2025. Part-time arrangements will be considered.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives
• dDiscounted gym membership
• Social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• Salary packaging
• Study/development assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance  
• Access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description please contact Susan Quach, Acting Manager Inclusive Communities, on [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader Diversity & Inclusion enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.