Inclusion Officer

Peel; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Modern workspaces

Workspace hubs in CBD/Fremantle/Joondl

Corporate discounts

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

Department of Housing and Works is seeking an Inclusion Officer to translate equity initiatives into practical action. The role builds strong ties across the department and supports flexible, inclusive practices that foster meaningful change.

You will contribute to research, analyze current processes, and help identify opportunities to strengthen equity and workplace culture, reporting to leadership in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diversity, inclusion and equity principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Experience contributing to projects supporting strategic organizational outcomes.
• Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Genuine commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships across the department.
• Provide flexible, practical support that encourages meaningful change.
• Contribute to research and analysis.
• Review current practices and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve equity and inclusion.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Research skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Accountability

Job description

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

To better represent the diverse community we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability and young people aged 24 years and under, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) apply to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability and young people aged 24 years and under are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Marti Hartley-Parsons on (08) 655 11185 or via email at [e-mail]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

The Inclusion Officer helps put our inclusion and equity initiatives into practice. The role builds positive relationships across the department and provides support that is flexible, practical and encourages meaningful change. The Inclusion Officer contributes to research and analysis, reviews current practices, and processes, and identifies opportunities to improve equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About You:

You are passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where people feel respected, valued and able to contribute. You can think strategically as well as deliver practical outcomes, helping to shape initiatives that strengthen inclusion, belonging and organisational culture across the Department.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Knowledge of diversity, inclusion and equity principles and practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Experience contributing to projects, programs or initiatives that support strategic organisational outcomes.
• Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Marti Hartley-Parsons on (08) 655 11185 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

Currently there is one (1) full-time or part-time, fixed-term appointment for 13 months available for filling, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.