APS 6 – Accessibility and Inclusion Officer (Affirmative Measure – Indigenous) Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (the Strategy) provides a national framework against which all levels of government have agreed to focus on improving outcomes for people with disability over the next decade. In our commitment to the guiding principles, the Department is working across its streams to increase employment opportunities of people with disability.The Accessibility and Inclusion Officer will be responsible for promoting awareness and implementing strategies to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible work environment for employees with disability within the Department. This role will promote and maintain best practice across the Department to attract and retain employees with disability.You will play a crucial role in providing support for employees with disability by working collaboratively with existing teams to educate them on inclusive practices and facilitate the seamless integration of new team members with disabilities. Additionally, the role will contribute to the creation of evidence-based policies and programs that promote and embed equal participation for individuals with disabilities.To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.We aspire to be Australia's pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.Our Responsibilities:•Families and Children•Communities and Vulnerable People•Disability and Carers•Women's Safety•Settlement and Multicultural AffairsThe Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a challenging and meaningful career working at the centre of the Australian Government's social policy agenda.We are a people-based organisation that encourages flexible working conditions and opportunities for promotion and development in a career where you can make a difference to your community.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteWe aspire to be Australia's pre-eminent social policy agency. Our mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of people and families in Australia.Our Responsibilities:•Families and Children•Communities and Vulnerable People•Disability and Carers•Women's Safety•Settlement and Multicultural AffairsThe Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a challenging and meaningful career working at the centre of the Australian Government's social policy agenda.We are a people-based organisation that encourages flexible working conditions and opportunities for promotion and development in a career where you can make a difference to your community.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteDon't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.#J-18808-Ljbffr