We are looking for an integral member of our workforce diversity and inclusion team - fixed term for 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and develop your career while having a positive impact on the workplace culture at the Department of Education and Training.

Diversity and Inclusion - Senior Projects and Policy Officer

You will be working with a small team in the People and Culture Unit to develop, plan and implement a range of diversity and inclusion policies, strategies, programs, and initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture that strives to reflect the diversity of the Victorian community.

This role involves strong project planning and management, writing for a range of purposes and audiences and collaboration across the organisation and externally.  You will have an ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritise workloads and be flexible with changing priorities. The current priorities for 2021 for the team are delivering the Disability Employment Plan, the Aboriginal Employment Plan and the development of the Gender Equality Action Plan, whilst also delivering on other diversity areas.

Applications addressing the key selection criteria, current resume and a short covering letter should be submitted by the due date.

For a confidential discussion please call Jodie Eden-Jones, Manager Workforce Diversity and Inclusion on 0438513818. If you need any adjustments through the recruitment process please email diversity@education.vic.gov.au to enable us to assist you. This position can be undertaken flexibly.  

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

Department of Education and Training is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. If you require assistance, with the recruitment process, have accessibility or adjustment requirements, please communicate with the contact person listed on this job advertisement or contact the People Division via email: vps.hr.services@edumail.vic.gov.au

Information about the Department of Education and Training's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Applications close 02 March 2021