Multicultural and Diversity Officer - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary $74K plus super
Convenient Darebin locations, close to public transport

We are seeking a motivated, community focused individual ready to deliver high quality customer service through the development and maintenance of collections, programs and community partnerships.

The focus of this role is to maximise community engagement and learning with an emphasis on socially, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and groups in the Darebin community.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community.

We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.

The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

As the Multicultural and Diversity Officer you will be the Library liaison for communities at risk of exclusion and socially, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals and groups in the Darebin community.

A key focus of the role will be to maximise community engagement and learning through the maintenance and promotion of LOTE collections and by developing engaging and responsive programs and partnerships.

Develop and deliver literacy and learning programs for adults with a focus on communities at risk of exclusion to support community learning, and encourage individuals to form a positive connection to the library and others in the community through the sharing of experiences.
Implement codesign principals for community engagement to develop community led programs, resources and services for adults focusing on communities at risk of exclusion.
Contribute to regular collection maintenance activities in accordance with Darebin Libraries guidelines and plans including strategies for the development of collections for adults with resources that reflect the diverse needs of the Darebin community.
Work collaboratively with teams across Darebin Libraries to provide collections and programs to support the implementation of Darebin Libraries' strategies and plans.

Skills & Experience

A tertiary qualification in library and information management, adult education, community development and/or less formal qualification with relevant experience working with culturally and linguistic diverse communities or those at risk of exclusion.
A current Working with Children Card is essential.
A current Victorian Driver's Licence is desirable

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Amanda Clarke, Team Leader Adult on for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Monday 26 June 2023 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. _
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. _
All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as outlined in the Staff Covid19 Vaccination Policy._