Diversity Equity and Inclusion Facilitator, Aps

Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
- Applications close 27 June

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

**About the division**:
The Business Grants Hub is responsible for design and management of grant programs on behalf of 10 other Commonwealth departments, managing over $7b in government’s investment in Australian businesses.

Grants play a critical role in:

- supporting growth in businesses and industries
- fostering research and innovation
- strengthening communities
- helping the environment
- providing emergency relief

In addition to grant program management, the division encompasses enabling functions that provide a comprehensive support model for grant delivery. These broadly include management of grant assurance and compliance activities, change management, workforce planning as well as delivery of continuous improvement projects.

It is a dynamic division of over 350 people, all our teams are geographically dispersed with staff located all around Australia

**About the team**:
The Grants Capability and Workforce team plays a pivotal role within the division, overseeing a diverse range of functions aimed at fortifying the division’s operational backbone. These encompass:

- management of divisional workforce planning capabilities.
- maintenance of required staffing levels through varied surge options and recruitment processes.
- delivery of training and professional development initiatives to meet divisional capability needs.
- management of contracts for Third Party service providers.
- delivery of induction programs and initiatives to better support culture and people in our division.

The Grants Training section within the Grants Capability and Workforce team manage and deliver on divisional training needs for the Business Grants Hub.

We manage all facets of this process, from training needs analysis through to delivery, and use the talent management models to prioritise and manage project delivery. We work closely across grants delivery and enabling areas of the department to communicate and embed standard practices into day-to-day operations.

As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Facilitator, you will be committed to promoting a culture of learning, teamwork and best practice. You will also have the following skills, capabilities and experience:

- Excellent written communication skills including adherence to the Australian Government Style Manual and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage expectations.
- Ability to effectively engage individuals from diverse backgrounds one-on-one and in a group.
- Experience working with and understanding of support needs for individuals with a variety of diversity requirements.
- Familiarity with diversity, equity and inclusion requirements for large complex organisations.
- Ability to manage workload and projects independently, under limited direction of Manager, providing regular updates and escalating issues.
- Relevant qualification in diversity and inclusion or training and assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and master new systems quickly.
- Understanding of grants administration or government processes.
- Experience working in an Agile team.

**What you will do**:
As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Facilitator you will support the work of the Grants Training section by undertaking analysis of training needs for targeted groups and individuals, developing accessible training materials, facilitating sessions in-person and online, and providing point-of-contact support for individuals. You will:

- Perform analysis to ensure training meets audience needs and select appropriate learning strategies to deliver against strategic learning outcomes.
- Design and review accessible and inclusive learning materials, deliver training and facilitate workshops.
- Provide accurate and specialised advice including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management.