Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Salary: $76,817 - $93,274
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/666688SEP
Job posted: 12/09/2024
Closes: 29/09/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Job duration: Not provided
Contact: Anaab Rooble | 03 8633 4615 / ******
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
THE ROLE
The Adviser, Diversity and Inclusion will support the Senior Advisors with the delivery of the Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2022 – 2027 to promote and foster an inclusive workplace culture and to strengthen inclusion and employment outcomes for diverse employees across the department. You will provide advice, information and support to management, staff and stakeholders in line with relevant departmental policies and project guidelines.
The role will be part of the Aboriginal and Diversity Inclusion team and will work with all levels across Corporate and Delivery Services and be the first point of contact for our employees, candidates and hiring managers who are looking to recruit a diverse workforce that represents the communities that we serve.
Accountabilities Include:
Provide support to the Senior Advisors delivering initiatives under the Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2022-2027 (DIF) and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and government agencies.
Provide advice, information and support to managers, staff, and stakeholders in relation to diversity initiatives and in line with departmental policies and program guidelines and in consultation with the Diversity and Inclusion Manager and Senior Advisors.
Assist with the conduction of the annual workforce diversity survey and undertake comparison analysis to monitor and evaluate the diversity targets. Undertake the learning administrator role by uploading training as requested by Senior Advisors and troubleshooting registration problems. Follow up requests received via the ADI Inbox, manage calendar invitations and cancellations and forward requests to the relevant Senior Advisors.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010 provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role for applicants from diverse backgrounds including race (multicultural), gender identity, disability, religious belief and sexual orientation as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
How To Apply
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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