Social Inclusion and Connection Officer - Diversity and Inclusion5 days ago, from Wellington Shire CouncilPosition No. 957Permanent Full-timeBand 6 $89,780 - $97,724 yearly plus 11.5% superannuationAre you Wellington Shire Council's first ever Social Connection and Inclusion Officer - Diversity and Inclusion? This exciting role will help Council deliver innovative social initiatives that focus on diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. We are looking for a passionate, highly skilled person who will lead Council in building connections, delivering action, and creating communities where everyone feels they belong.This is your chance to make Wellington a more inclusive and equitable place to live!Why Join Us?While our base is in Sale (Gippsland), we are open to accommodating the right candidate with hybrid work arrangements. Flexibility is one of our core strengths!What you'll be doing:Policy Development: Provide sound advice and recommendations on social and community issues to Council, senior management, and external stakeholders.Collaboration: Build partnerships across Council, community groups, and key agencies to ensure integrated planning and delivery.Strategic Planning: Lead and evaluate community projects aligned with Council priorities, including the Council Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.Innovation: Develop and implement new strategies to address community needs in Positive Ageing, Access, Inclusion, and Diversity.Capacity Building: Arrange training for community groups and provide tailored responses to inquiries about Council's Community Collaborations Program.Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct research and use evidence-based insights to guide Council's future policies and services.What you will gain:Work with a dynamic team committed to fostering equity, diversity, and social inclusion.Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.Opportunities for professional growth and development.The chance to make a real, measurable impact on the wellbeing of your community.About you:We're after someone who brings fresh ideas, is results-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.Here's what you'll need to succeed:A background in community development, social policy, diversity and inclusion, or a similar field.Proven experience in delivering community initiatives and fostering partnerships.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - you can connect with people from all walks of life.The ability to juggle multiple projects while keeping your cool under pressure.A strategic mindset, with the creativity to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.Flexibility and Inclusivity: We embrace full-time, part-time, and job share arrangements. You don't need to tick every box in the key selection criteria - whether your strengths lie in community engagement, strategic planning, or fostering partnerships, we value transferable skills and a proactive attitude.Join us and make a difference in your community while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment.Why Wellington?Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility, and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives, and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland." As one of the largest employers in the region, we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.About WellingtonWellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.In Wellington Shire, you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands, and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River, or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.From our lively restaurant and cafe culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!How to Apply:If this sounds like your kind of gig, we'd love to hear from you!Apply directly and our awesome team will be in touch. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at ****** if you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear your story. We like to think outside the box where we can and appreciate diverse perspectives in our hiring process.Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 15 December 2024.
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