Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

Design, Manage and Facilitate Programs, Communications & Events to Raise Awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Flexible Work Arrangements | Hybrid WFH | Central Parramatta Location

**About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at the City of Parramatta**:
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney’s Central City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.

Developed and endorsed in late 2021, our DEI Strategy aims to attract, develop and retain unique talent; foster an inclusive workplace, and reflect the aspirations of our diverse community. Over the past year we have had incredible momentum with raising awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation. This includes launching DEI Employee Resource Groups (LGBTIQ+, Gender, Multi-generational, Veteran’s and Disability), conducting our very first City of Parramatta DEI Survey, becoming a member of Pride in Diversity and a Silver member of the Australian Network on Disability, recently having one of our community plans called the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) endorsed, and much more. We are looking for a passionate individual to help us continue this momentum

**About the Diversity & Inclusion Consultant**:
Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development & Capability (OD&C) and working closely with leaders across Community Services division, the DEI Business Partner is responsible for continuing to build on the great achievements of Councils diversity, equity and inclusion agenda and bring the strategy to life. This is a true business partner role which would suit someone who can operate at all levels of the organisation both from a strategic perspective with our Executive team and senior leaders as well as a hands on implementing the People & Culture deliverables for DEI.

You will actively own and be responsible for all DEI activities which will include scoping, research, analysis, design, delivery, facilitation, evaluation and reporting of DEI initiatives. You will partner and be supported by the broader P&C and OD&C team for all DEI initiatives. This includes but is not limited to:

- Partnering with the Community Capacity Building team to ensure successful implementation of community plans such as the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), the Domestic & Family Violence Action Plan, and contributing to new plans such as the First Nations Strategy
- Supporting the current DEI ERG’s (LGBTIQ+, Gender, Multi-generational, Veteran’s and Disability) and setting up new groups such as Culture & Heritage
- Partnering with PC&W, Community Services colleagues and the broader organisation regarding diversity, equity and inclusion
- Embedding DEI into all people practices such as leadership and talent development, policies, talent acquisition practices
- Leading the early careers portfolio and look to build on the student programs currently in place (internship and graduates) and build a pipeline of diverse talent
- Designing, managing and facilitating programs, communications and events designed to raise awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation
- Designing, managing and facilitating programs to build capability in inclusive leadership
- Embedding DEI into reporting and developing executive reports on DEI progress

**About You**

To be successful, you will be degree qualified (or working towards) in HR, Adult Education or similar.

You will bring at least 5 years’ experience in an L&OD function and can demonstrate your experience in leading portfolios across DEI and Early Careers.

Additionally, you can demonstrate your excellent communication skills with stakeholders, both internal and external and at all levels, project management and reporting.

**What’s on offer**

City of Parramatta employee benefits include:

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, Skin Cancer Checks)

**Want to know more?**

**How to apply**
- City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ, veterans and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment p