Diversity and Capability Specialist

5 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victorian Building Authority Full time

The VBA and its People & Capability Division is undergoing an exciting transformation journey and the first phase which is well underway, is to build a Strengths-Based Workplace where we create the foundations to drive strategic value to the organisation so that it is best positioned to deliver Vision 27, our Strategic Plan.
As the Diversity & Capability Specialist you will be an integral member of the People Experience & Capability Team, responsible for leading the development of VBA's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy in addition to supporting the design and delivery of contemporary, enterprise-wide people development solutions to meet VBA's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Head People Experience & Capability, this role has a strong Diversity & Inclusion remit and is required to partner closely with key stakeholder groups across the enterprise and build new partnerships outside of VBA and with external agencies, to deliver a contemporary approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Demonstrated experience in developing DEI Strategy with proven results at an enterprise-wide level.
- Significant experience in designing, embedding, and evaluating strategic DEI and people development solutions, frameworks, and processes that are scalable and create lasting change.
- Strong ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders to create buy-in and cut-through for strategic initiatives.

The Victorian Building Authority embraces a diverse and inclusive culture who work together for the benefit of all Victorians. Our recruitment is best practice and free from bias, we recruit based on merit and equity regardless of age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.
What you can expect
- A diverse and passionate team that are results driven.
- Hybrid Remote/Office working opportunities for greater work life balance
- A competitive salary plus 11% superannuation

How to Apply

**We require you to upload**:

- A detailed copy of your resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what attracted you to the role
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the position description.

**Please note**:

- As a public sector and service standard, generally all new employees will start at the base entry level and increment throughout the salary range each year based on performance. Current public sector employees at the same grade will be considered for a transfer of entitlements with evidence. A request above entry level may be considered



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