Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a 12-month full time maximum term contract based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant will support BSL’s efforts to develop, implement, and maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This role focuses on fostering an inclusive environment, addressing intersectional issues, and promoting equitable practices across the organisation. The DEI Consultant will design and deliver learning programs to improve the awareness and capability of the BSL workforce on DEI considerations.

The DEI Consultant will work consultatively with Diversity Committees and Advisory groups (including the LGBTQIA+ Committee, the Disability Committee and the Reconciliation Action Plan Committee) to conduct Learning Needs Analyses and create learning which underpins the DEI Strategy.

• Design and deliver learning programs to improve the awareness and capability of the BSL workforce on DEI considerations and impact on workplace culture.
• Review and revise BSL policies to ensure they promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Foster relationships with external DEI organisations, community groups, and stakeholders.
• Promote DEI initiatives through internal and external communication channels.

Salary will be in the range of $100,544.29 to $105,096.07 based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Solid track record implementing effective diversity and inclusion policies and/or programs in large, complex organisations.
• Ability to develop and facilitate DEI training programs.
• Collaborative and pragmatic in nature, with a demonstrated strong human centred/customer service focus is essential.
• Highly developed knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices, market insights, and trends
• Demonstrated strong relationship building skills and proven high capability and success in internal and external stakeholder management
• Outstanding change management and influencing skills, ideally with successful experience in enabling change
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Julie Stobo via [email protected] using the subject line: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.