Diversity and Inclusion Officer

**Join a passionate team in a rewarding and exciting Local Government department**:

- **1 x Part-time, permanent role (60.8 hours per fortnight)**:

- **1 x Full time, permanent role**

**Are you passionate about improving the health, wellbeing and social connections of our seniors, those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse or people with a disability to support pathways for volunteering?**

**Are you motivated to engage a passionate and committed Rainbow Pride community and Advisory Group?**

**About the roles**

An exciting opportunity exists for two highly organised and motivated people join our Community Development department and become integral to our Diversity and Inclusion portfolio and vision.

These roles will primarily work in the Volunteering, Rainbow Pride, Multicultural and Healthy Ageing portfolios. If you have particular skills in one or more of these areas, we want to hear from you. Your passion and agility will also enable you to contribute across all areas of diversity and intersectionality such as disability and Aboriginal communities as required.

You will be part of a dedicated and highly motivated team that is responsible for the development, review, reporting and implementation of range of strategies plans and initiatives including but not limited to:

- Community Wellbeing Plan
- Gender Equity Access Plan
- Other plans that may be developed across Community Development
- Day to day (role dependent) duties may include but are not limited to:_
- Facilitating the smooth operations of senior citizen social clubs across six centres and support to senior citizens' clubs
- Supporting the newly established Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Support of community organisations looking to increase their capacity to provide accessible and Inclusive volunteers programs with a focus on people with a disability
- Supporting and implementing the recommendations of the Rainbow Pride Advisory group in support of LGBTQIA + community
- Providing advice and support for the successful delivery of the Community for All Abilities projects.
- Developing and implementing communications and engagement plans
- Building the capacity of partners, stakeholders and internal staff for successful outcomes
- Organising various activities in celebration of Diversity and Inclusion for the City of Glen Eira

We are an Employer of Choice with a people-first culture that encourages growth and as such, you will be offered extensive opportunities for further development.

**About you**

You are proactive, agile and resourceful. You will be results focused and have an ability to prioritise, communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. You will bring to the role your community facing experience, having worked across a broad range of diversity and inclusion portfolios.

You will also have:

- A tertiary qualification in the social sciences, planning, health promotion or community development disciplines
- Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and implementing programs, strategies and initiatives.
- The ability to innovate and think outside the box
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining partnerships and stakeholder relations
- Highly refined communication skills with succinct and effective articulation across various audiences, and experience in writing reports.

**Important information**

**About Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. It is home to more than 155,000 people and is known for its attractive parks, its diverse community and its significant Melbourne icons such as the Caulfield Cup.

Glen Eira City Council is a high performing, values-based organisation that has been recognised as employer of choice over recent years. We endeavour to recruit people who share our values, are proud of the work they do, and desire to make a difference to our community.

**Benefits**

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**How to Apply**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a separate cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander p