• 6 months Fixed-Term Contract (Possibility of Extension) - Part time (0.8 FTE)
• Melbourne based, applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.
• Salary Package: $90,000 to $95,000 per annum (FTE) based on experience

About the role:

The Manager, Workplace Gender Equality is an exciting new senior position for a passionate individual with the expertise to advise on and support organisations to effectively develop their capacity around gender equality.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to requests and tenders from Victorian entities related to their obligations under the Gender Equality Act 2020 to promote gender equality in their workplace.
• Provide technical tailored advice and coordinate a team of consultants to deliver specified outcomes for entities.
• Develop overall strategies and targets to support this body of work and develop a long-term sustainable approach for The Equality Institute (EQI) to continue to grow this area of focus including resource allocation, contract management and engagement.
• Provide quality assurance of workplace gender equality and organisational capacity development projects. This may include developing tools and resources for this purpose.
• Develop content and facilitate training/workshops for clients and stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

• A Masters-level or higher degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, governance and public policy, public health, community development, international development or similar.
• Minimum 7 years Professional experience in workplace equality, gender analysis, inclusion, diversity and belonging, capacity development and/or organisational development.
• Demonstrated report writing ability with experience responding to tenders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills (managing time, resources, budgets, teams etc.).
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and flexibly to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with/in the government, local council and/or university sectors in Victoria.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and work life balance initiatives
• Well-being Services and self-care workshops
• Generous leave entitlements

About Us:

The Equality Institute (EQI) is a global feminist agency working to advance gender equality and end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Our vision is a world in which diversity is celebrated, all people are respected, and power and resources are shared equally.

Our purpose is to transform unequal power structures and support violence (VAWG) prevention efforts to thrive in a rapidly changing world – through research, learning, creative communications and policy advocacy.

The Equality Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age and sex.

The Equality Institute is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. We will work to promote child-safe environments to ensure that all children associated with the activities of the organisation are protected.

For any questions relating to the position, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Manager, Workplace Gender Equality enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please refer to the Position Description for additional information.