Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Lived Experience Coordinator

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free meal & entertainment card

Flexible work options

12 weeks parental leave

3 extra leave days annually

Well-being allowance

Gym membership discount

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a passionate DEI and Lived Experience Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Allambie Heights, NSW. You will drive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, strengthen employee voice, and coordinate networks and lived-experience input to inform policy and practice.

You will promote inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments and meaningful change across the organisation, supporting First Nations reconciliation and accessibility initiatives with

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or a related field.
• Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of disability inclusion and lived experience in shaping workplace practices.
• Experience building, supporting or facilitating networks, groups or communities.
• Confidence facilitating meetings, supporting governance and building member capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for disability inclusion, accessibility and meaningful organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Build the capacity of Employee Networks, supporting governance, planning and engagement.
• Use feedback and survey insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments and employment pathways.
• Establish CPA's Critical Friends Network through co-design principles.
• Coordinate lived experience consultation and co-design activities for decisions.
• Support disability inclusion, neuroinclusion and equitable employment initiatives.
• Build capacity of Burbangana and support First Nations reconciliation and learning.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Employee networks

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Job description

Location Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

About the role We are seeking a passionate DEI and Lived Experience Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support the delivery of CPA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, with a focus on building an inclusive culture, promoting equitable opportunities, disability inclusion and First Nations reconciliation. A key part of the role will be strengthening employee voice and building the capability of employee networks and communities of interest. You will use employee feedback and engagement survey insights to identify opportunities for improvement and support initiatives that enhance the employee experience. You will also support CPA's Lived Experience Enabler and coordinate the Critical Friends Network, ensuring people with lived experience of cerebral palsy, disability and similar experiences can meaningfully influence organisational decisions, policies and practices.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• Build the capacity of Employee Networks, supporting their governance, planning and engagement.
• Use employee feedback and engagement survey insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments and employment pathways for people with disability.
• Establish CPA's Critical Friends Network, through co design principles.
• Coordinate lived experience consultation and co-design activities to inform organisational decisions and improvements.
• Support disability inclusion, neuroinclusion and equitable employment initiatives.
• Build the capacity of Burbangana and support First Nations reconciliation and cultural learning initiatives.

About you:

• 2–3 years' experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or a related field.
• Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• An understanding of disability inclusion and the importance of lived experience in shaping workplace practices is essential.
• Experience building, supporting or facilitating networks, groups or communities.
• Confidence facilitating meetings, supporting group governance and building member capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for disability inclusion, accessibility and creating meaningful organisational change.

Working for CPA offers you exceptional remuneration & benefits:

• Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per year
• Flexible ways of working - working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
• 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply)
• $100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class, the choice is yours)
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be generously rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.

Our Values:

• At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous.
• Great Minds Think Differently.

We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs.

For the safety of staff and clients we have assessed that this role requires a low level of physical functionality. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for therights of clients, we are achild safeorganisation and all workers must adhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

More information about working for CPA:

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy.

Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au