Adviser, Aboriginal and Diversity Inclusion

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/666688

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

The Adviser Aboriginal and Diversity and Inclusion Unit, will support the delivery of initiatives under the Aboriginal workforce strategy, the Diversity and Inclusion Framework, the Gender Equality Action Plan and diversity actions. You will provide advice, information and support to management, staff and stakeholders in line with relevant departmental policies and project guidelines.

The position works with the Aboriginal and Diversity Inclusion teams, works with providers, connects with peers and networks across the Victorian Public Service and provides peer support to people from diverse backgrounds. The department aims to be an employer of choice for people of diverse backgrounds and this role is a unique opportunity for you to bring your passion, skills and lived experience to ensure the department is a leader in diversity and inclusion.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Prepare operational and practice initiatives to meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering high quality services.
- Develop compliance and evaluation strategies to address issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy** **(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE**
**The **_Equal Opportunity Act 2010_**, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.



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