Organisation : Melba Support Services
Location : Melbourne, Work from home jobs and Hybrid jobs ( Scoresby or Lilydale office and working remotely)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Employment Services
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
We are an established, values-based not for profit organisation providing disability support services for close to 50 years. Our valued services include Accommodation, Participation & Learning, Respite Care & Employment, Volunteering and Skill Building. We are passionate about human rights and we have a strict Zero Tolerance approach to all forms of abuse.
With over 1500 employees we are a collaborative team dedicated to working together. We create an environment where you can bring your full selves to work each day and deeply rooted in our culture is a feeling of respect, work-life balance and flexibility.
About the role
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- Make an impact in shaping D&I across our organisation
- Join a collaborative and supportive team
- Flexible working – Hybrid
Melba Support Services is actively recruiting for a Senior Advisor – Diversity & Inclusion on a 6-month Fixed Term Part Time basis (0.8), located in our Scoresby or Lilydale office and working remotely (Hybrid Working).
Melba has a reputation for delivering human rights-based disability services to our community across Victoria. We are about to embark on a journey of implementing our Board Approved D&I Strategy to ensure we realise the goal of reflecting the diversity of our community in our workforce. Using your lived experience and by sharing your insights you will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve this.
People living with a disability, First Nations people, and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Working as part of a team, finalise and oversee the implementation of our Disability Employment Strategy
- Working as part of a team, finalise and oversee the implementation of our Diversity Action Plan including our Age and Gender Employment Strategy, CALD Employment Strategy, LGBTQI+ Employment Strategy, Targeted Positions Policy, Flexible Working Arrangements Policy, Workplace Adjustments Policy and Reasonable Adjustments Policy
- Become the central contact point for advice, feedback and escalation of issues around access, inclusion and diversity for our workforce
- Work with external bodies to achieve accreditation including, reconciliation groups, CALD, LGBTQI+ representative groups and diverse talent pipelines such as Disability Employment Agencies
- Review existing policies, procedures, and documents to ensure that they reflect and include equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion goals.
- Drive educational campaigns & workshops for our workforce to increase understanding and awareness around D&I.
About You
- Able to draw from your own lived and/or living experience to contribute to a broad range of D&I Initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to service excellence, human rights, and zero tolerance
- Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to relate to and influence people at all levels within the organisation
- High-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- High-level organisational and time management skills including a proven ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work autonomously
- A flexible, positive and self-motivated attitude
You will also bring with you or be willing to obtain:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
- Working with Children Check
- The right to work in Australia
- COVID-19 Vaccination certificate
Why Join us?
- Join a well-connected and collaborative culture making an impact in a purpose-driven organisation
- Play an integral role in our transformational journey
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits including meals and entertainment allowance
- Flexible Working – Hybrid Role
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Senior Advisor – Diversity & Inclusion via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Employment_Services
