Coordinator Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - St Kilda, Australia - City of Port Phillip

City of Port Phillip

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St Kilda, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Synopsis:
Coordinator Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Salary Range Band 8 $122,052 - $136,780 plus 11% Super:

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A unique opportunity to be a leader in the City of Port Phillip's response to Community Safety
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Permanent Full time role:

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Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses, and visitors.

These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

This is a specialist role leading the integrated Council response to Community Safety balancing outcomes of amenity, inclusion, safety, and city vibrancy.
This position will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Community Safety and Wellbeing plan
This position requires a highly motivated leader, with strong stakeholder skills as well as a demonstrated capacity to develop strategic responses to complex community safety matters.
Success will come from working collaboratively with all stakeholders (internal/external) and building a culture within the organisation where community safety matters are addressed through environmental and codesign.
The Coordinator Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads a diverse team that works across the organisation and with a range of external stakeholders to deliver Council's diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights objectives outlined in the Council Plan.
Key portfolio areas include diversity policy and planning, Welcoming Cities, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, gender equality, and preventing violence against women.
The position works closely with the community, advisory groups, partner agencies and other Council departments to deliver an integrated and cohesive approach to improving inclusion and wellbeing.
The Position provides strategic guidance on strategy review, development, and implementation, in particular the parts of the Council Plan that align with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Coordinator is also expected to build cooperation and work constructively across the unit, department, division and Council.

Duties:

Lead the development and implementation of organisational wide strategy to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the Council's workforce and developing plans to meet the Councils' targets and objectives.
Undertake analysis, interpretation and presentation of data, trends, environmental and risk analysis and other information to support evidenced based recommendations.
Provide highlevel support and guidance to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team, as well as key advisory groups within the diversity portfolio
Provide strategic guidance in streamlining the role and function of Advisory groups including the expansion of engagement opportunities for people with disability
Support and/or promote internal and external events that celebrate and recognise our diverse community.

Skills and Experience

Ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external
Comprehensive understanding of local government's role and the broader policy framework in diversity, equity and inclusion matters.
Experience in leading teams and developing programs, policies and/or strategies in accordance with evidencebased best practice.
Proven experience working in areas that are complex in a highly political and complex environment

Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.

We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well

- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of the right to work in Australia
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy.
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