Inclusion & Equity Lead for Child Safety — Flexible

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDOs

Flexible working arrangements

16 weeks parental leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking an Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for disability inclusion, equity, child safety, volunteering and reconciliation initiatives. You will oversee policies, programs and practices ensuring equitable access, participation, safety and inclusion across the community.

Lead a multidisciplinary team, drive regulatory compliance with acts including Gender Equality Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Equal

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 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 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

Leadership experience

Policy planning

Disability inclusion

Child safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Job description

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking an Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for disability inclusion, equity, child safety, volunteering and reconciliation initiatives. You will oversee policies, programs and practices ensuring equitable access, participation, safety and inclusion across the community.

Lead a multidisciplinary team, drive regulatory compliance with acts including Gender Equality Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Equal