Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/666688SEP
Job posted: 12/09/2024
Closes: 29/09/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,274
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.
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. You will 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. Assist with the conduction of the annual workforce diversity survey and undertake comparison analysis to monitor and evaluate the diversity targets. 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.
A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES 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 portal.
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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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