Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead

Dementia Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Extra leave entitlements

Employee support programs

Job summary

Dementia Australia is seeking a skilled DEI Specialist to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our organisation's inclusion, accessibility and equity initiatives. You will partner with leaders and teams to deliver programs, learning and engagement that enhance our workplace culture and employee experience.

Reporting to the Organisational Development Manager, you will analyse workforce data, advise on policy and practice, and drive collaboration with internal and external

Qualifications

• Experience with workforce analytics, people metrics and HR systems.
• Experience supporting accreditation, benchmarking or compliance frameworks such as WGEA, AWEI, Rainbow Tick and disability inclusion frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with Employee Resource Groups, employee advocacy programs or lived-experience-led initiatives.
• Knowledge of disability inclusion, neuroinclusion, accessibility and workplace adjustment practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Dementia Australia's DEI Strategy, priorities and initiatives.
• Providing specialist advice on inclusion, accessibility, cultural safety, psychological safety and equitable workplace practices.
• Partnering with leaders, People & Culture and employees to deliver DEI programs, campaigns, learning and engagement initiatives.
• Building inclusive leadership and workforce capability through practical tools, resources and learning.
• Using workforce data, employee feedback and lived experience to identify barriers, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Reviewing policies, systems and people practices to strengthen equity, accessibility and inclusion across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinating DEI governance, reporting, benchmarking and external programs, including RAP, WGEA and AWEI.
• Building effective internal and external partnerships to drive sustainable improvements in workplace culture and employee experience.

Skills

Workforce analytics

People metrics

HR systems

DEI program delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, social sciences, diversity and inclusion or a related discipline

Job description

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Full time permanent position based in North Ryde, NSW or Milton, QLD. Reporting directly to the Organisational Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Dementia Australia's DEI Strategy, priorities and initiatives
• Providing specialist advice on inclusion, accessibility, cultural safety, psychological safety and equitable workplace practices
• Partnering with leaders, People & Culture and employees to deliver DEI programs, campaigns, learning and engagement initiatives
• Building inclusive leadership and workforce capability through practical tools, resources and learning
• Using workforce data, employee feedback and lived experience to identify barriers, trends and opportunities for improvement
• Reviewing policies, systems and people practices to strengthen equity, accessibility and inclusion across the employee lifecycle
• Coordinating DEI governance, reporting, benchmarking and external programs, including RAP, WGEA and AWEI
• Building effective internal and external partnerships to drive sustainable improvements in workplace culture and employee experience

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents. You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family. Access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, social sciences, diversity and inclusion or a related discipline
• Experience with workforce analytics, people metrics and HR systems
• Experience supporting accreditation, benchmarking or compliance frameworks such as WGEA, AWEI, Rainbow Tick and disability inclusion frameworks
• Experience collaborating with Employee Resource Groups, employee advocacy programs or lived-experience-led initiatives
• Knowledge of disability inclusion, neuroinclusion, accessibility and workplace adjustment practices
• Builds and fosters stakeholder relationships, internally and externally to drive Dementia Australia?s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy
• Strong advocating, influencing and negotiating skills, and work collaboratively with others to achieve outcomes

Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia

• LivIng Experience
• Inclusive
• Empowering

To find out more about our ALICE principles see link here: https://www.dementia.org.au/about-us/alice-stronger-voice-together

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au