• $140K - $145K TPV + Salary Packaging
• Initial focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• A collaborative and respectful team environment where you can thrive

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider supporting people to live their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Your New Role

Within this newly created role, you will report to the Director Capability and Culture and support the organisation in cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. Some of the key aspects of this exciting opportunity will include project managing the implementation of the Benevolent Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. You will support the establishment and sustainability of Diversity Networks, which may include culturally and linguistically diverse staff, LGBTIQA+ staff with Disabilities and neurodivergent staff. You will be responsible for providing strategic and specialist advice on key issues that aim to improve inclusion, accessibility and equity for staff and clients and project manage and support implementation of organisational culture initiatives. There will also be an opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders responsible for delivering actions from our Reconciliation Action Plan to ensure alignment with Inclusion and Diversity initiatives.

Why this opportunity?

• A chance to make positive change by bringing awareness and a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Make a real difference by nurturing an environment where all staff, clients and communities we work with can connect, contribute, belong and be valued.
• Continuous learning opportunities and a chance to create meaningful relationships in a highly visible role with impact!

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!  
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.    
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.     
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. 
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

What you need to succeed?

• Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g. Human resources, social work, psychology, diversity and inclusion, or significant equivalent knowledge, skills and experience).
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across a large organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and project managing employee experience and organisational culture programs.
• Strong understanding of human rights, social justice principles and their application in the workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics and manage conflict effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to diversity and inclusion.

Interested? Apply below today!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. If you have any questions, please contact Kalena Smitham on 0481 450 106 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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