Inclusion Projects Officer

Overview

• Contribute to enhancing LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice across Good Shepherd programs and services.
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and from a Good Shepherd work-site.
• Part-time (0.6FTE), 6-month fixed term contract
• SCHADS Level 6.1 $98,967.51 (pro-rata) plus super + salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free pay per year) & gifted leave

This newly created role supports the implementation and delivery of various activities and projects as part of Good Shepherd’s commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion and maintaining our Rainbow Tick status. This includes working with various service delivery program leaders to review existing processes with a view to enhance LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice as well as supporting the coordination of activities across the organisation to recognise significant LGBTIQA+ days.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications will be considered as they are received. Submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV through to SEEK.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of a range of LGBTIQA+ inclusion activities, applying sound project management principles to deliver projects goals and outcomes.
• Support the coordination of activities across Good Shepherd nationally to recognise significant LGBTIQA+ days (i.e. International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and Wear It Purple Day).
• Support the roll-out of an organisation wide diversity and inclusion survey, including survey monitoring, data analysis and report writing.
• Perform administrative duties necessary to achieve key outcomes and responsibilities, such as record keeping, data collection, scheduling meetings, and minute taking.
• Support and work with client-facing program staff to review existing processes, with a view to enhancing LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in planning and organisation, demonstrating excellent time management and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the demonstrated ability to discuss and partner with internal stakeholders to influence change.
• A sound understanding of intersectional theory and how this can be applied to equity, diversity and inclusion work/initiatives.
• Relevant experience in project work, delivering/implementing equity, diversity and/or inclusion outcomes.
• Experience working effectively online and away from their manager, whilst delivering on key duties and responsibilities.

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