Organisation : Melba Support Services
Location : Melbourne, Work from home jobs and Hybrid jobs ( Scoresby or Lilydale office and working remotely)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, HR & Employment Services, Program Coordination & Management
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
- 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
Click the Apply button today and attach your current resumé.
For a confidential discussion please David Glazebrook our GM – Marketing, CALD, and Sustainability on 0407 093 146.
We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Please quote in application: Senior Advisor – Diversity & Inclusion via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Employment_Services
