Group Equity

**ABOUT THE ROLE:
- We are seeking a passionate and experienced Equity & Inclusion specialist to play a key role in the delivery and successful implementation of a range of leading plans, strategies, policies and initiatives pertaining to equity and inclusion.
- Located at our Support Services office in Richmond within the People, Learning & Culture Department (and working remotely as required), this permanent full time opportunity will see you lead the coordination and implementation of Mercy Health’s leading workforce equity and inclusion based initiatives across gender, accessibility, flexibility and much more.
- In addition, you will collaborate with stakeholders (internal and external) to further embed Mercy Health’s organisational wide narrative on equity and inclusion.
- In this role, you will partner with stakeholders to enhance knowledge and awareness of responsibilities related to equity and inclusion and contribute to the regular review and development of policies and processes with an equity and inclusion lens to deliver measurable and sustainable results.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- You have a genuine interest in and commitment to Equity and Inclusion in addition to:

- Prior experience working in the specialist HR area of equity and inclusion
- Proven ability to collaboratively engage with a range of stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills is essential
- Successful completion of a HR related undergraduate degree.

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**Contact Details**
- Alicia Wright - Group Organisational Development & Diversity Manager

Alicia Wright