Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead

Nillumbik Shire Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Annual leave loading

Monthly RDOs

Flexible working

Parental leave 16 weeks

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council has a permanent full-time vacancy for an Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead in Greensborough, VIC. The role focuses on shaping disability inclusion, equity, child safety, volunteering, and reconciliation initiatives across the council.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop and implement policies, monitor compliance, and build partnerships to deliver equitable community outcomes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Development, Public Policy, Welfare Studies, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in community development, social planning, policy planning and development, program design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Strong leadership experience, including leading strategic projects, influencing stakeholders, and driving organisational priorities and change.
• Experience working within complex organisational environments, preferably within local government or the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Inclusion Equity and Child Safety Team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Provide expert leadership and advice on disability inclusion, child safety, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, reconciliation, gender equity and volunteering, translating Council’s strategic priorities into effective operational outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of Council’s strategic commitments and action plans relating to disability inclusion, child safety, volunteering, reconciliation, gender equity and LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• Administer day-to-day compliance and reporting activities.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships, networks, advisory groups, and stakeholder relationships that strengthen community participation, inform strategic planning and support equitable outcomes.
• Lead and support community advisory committees, reference groups and engagement processes in partnership with the Manager and Coordinator.
• Oversee the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of team programs and action plans.

Skills

Disability inclusion leadership

Policy planning & development

Stakeholder engagement

LGBTIQA+ inclusion knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work / related field

Job description

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Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6943967

• Band 7 salary range of $110,990.79 and $123,952.61 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Permanent full time Position
• Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough VIC 3088
• Access to monthly RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
• 16 weeks (pro rata) paid parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.

About the role:

As the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, driving Council’s disability inclusion, equity, child safety, volunteering and reconciliation initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of policies, programs and practices that foster equitable access, participation, safety and inclusion across the community. You will bring specialist expertise in child safety and accessibility standards, while ensuring organisational compliance with key legislative and regulatory requirements, including obligations arising under the Gender Equality Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Equal Opportunity Act and the Victorian Disability Act.

A typical day might include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Inclusion Equity and Child Safety Team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration
• Provide expert leadership and advice on disability inclusion, child safety, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, reconciliation, gender equity and volunteering, translating Council’s strategic priorities into effective operational outcomes
• Contribute to the development of Council’s strategic commitments and action plans relating to disability inclusion, child safety, volunteering, reconciliation, gender equity and LGBTIQA+ inclusion
• Administer day-to-day compliance and reporting activities
• Build and maintain effective partnerships, networks, advisory groups, and stakeholder relationships that strengthen community participation, inform strategic planning and support equitable outcomes.
• Lead and support community advisory committees, reference groups and engagement processes in partnership with the Manager and Coordinator.
• Oversee the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of team programs and action plans.

What you will bring to the role:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Development, Public Policy, Welfare Studies, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in community development, social planning, policy planning and development, program design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Strong leadership experience, including leading strategic projects, influencing stakeholders, and driving organisational priorities and change.
• Experience working within complex organisational environments, preferably within local government or the public sector.

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Renee Andresson, Manager Community Wellbeing and Inclusion on 0415 458 742.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

Hiring Information:

We employ talented and dedicated people across a diverse range of roles that support our community, councillors, volunteers and colleagues.

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace that values child safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute.

Further information about pay rates areoutlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

For information regarding casual employment opportunitiesat Nillumbik, please see ‘ Other Opportunities ’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note:

• Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply.Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
• Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via [e-mail] or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
• Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.