Manager Inclusion & Cultural Safety (anywhere in Australia)

Overview

• Leadership opportunity to apply an intersectional approach to create real impact in a vibrant, growing not for profit with a people first culture
• Flexibility & family friendly – Hybrid work from home & our modern offices in LaTrobe St Melbourne opposite the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens (other States will be considered)
• Part time (0.8 FTE) fixed term contract until Feb 2023 (maternity leave position)
•  $110,954 pro rata + super & generous salary packaging benefits (up to $18,000/year tax – free)

The Manager Inclusion & Cultural Safety will develop and support the implementation of an organisation wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan and strategy by leading a range of diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, focusing on Reconciliation Action Plan, Rainbow Tick expansion and Improvements to cultural safety for clients and workforce.

Responsibilities

The Manager Inclusion and Cultural Safety will be grounded in intersectional theory and practice and will provide strategic and operational support to build capability, and embed inclusion and cultural safety within client services and the workplace.

You will provide advice on Diversity & Inclusion program planning & implementation, client participation, and partnering with priority population groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, migrant and refugee women and communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and support the implementation of an organisation wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan and strategy by leading a range of diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, focusing on Reconciliation Action Plan, Rainbow Tick expansion and Improvements to cultural safety for clients and workforce.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Bachelor degree in social policy, social work, humanities, sociology or equivalent experience other relevant field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role. In addition, Lived Experience expertise would be highly valued.
• Experience in implementing Diversity and Inclusion programs /initiatives
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of full Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

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