Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Job No:
BAW431
Location:
Warragul
• Permanent Full Time role, Band 6 range $91,912 - $100,184 + super
• Enjoy a hybrid working model and great organisational culture
• Have a positive impact through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Baw Baw Shire
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
A brand new permanent role to Baw Baw Shire Council this is an exciting opportunity to shape what the future looks like for our organisation and community through a diverse and intersectional lens.
Working within the Connected Communities team the role will help facilitate dialogue, provide education, and advocate for frameworks that address systemic inequities, ensuring that marginalised groups and underrepresented communities have equitable access to resources, opportunities, and Council services.
Leading the important and sometimes complex work required for the development of, and then support for the organisational-wide implementation and monitoring of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Action Plan to guide Council’s works as it relates to Reconciliation and diverse and inclusive communities.
The role is varied, we’re looking for someone who can go from being a business partner supporting council staff to utilise tools and resources to undertake Equity Assessments one day to an events planner the following day partnering with a key stakeholder to provide a Council endorsed Day of Significance event as identified through the Connected Communities business plan.
About the Successful Candidate
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer to lead and advance our DEI strategies and programs. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong people focus and background in DEI principles and practices, capable of driving meaningful systemic change and fostering an inclusive environment.
They’ll be a well-rounded communicator with exceptional engagement skills, who can use or learn a range of internal and external programs while working as part of a close-knit team. They’ll have attention to detail, be organised and interested in championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within Baw Baw Shire Council and our community.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 18 August and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.