Senior Inclusion Lead (Aboriginal ID)

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Hybrid work arrangements

On-site gym and parking

Ongoing training and development

Activity based working environment

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW seeks a Senior Inclusion Lead to oversee organisation-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives, advising leaders and building capability to embed inclusive practices across the workforce.

The role requires Aboriginality per NSW law, travel as needed, and relevant tertiary qualifications; hybrid work options are available in NSW.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and review inclusion strategies and programs.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary diversity and inclusion practice.
• Ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, review and continuous improvement of organisation-wide diversity and inclusion frameworks.
• Provide expert, evidence-based advice and build organisational capability to embed inclusive workplace practices.

Skills

Diversity inclusion design

Cultural capability

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in diversity and inclusion, organisational development or related field

Job description

• Temporary Full Time - Up to twelve months
• Clerk Grade 9/10 -Package up to $ 166,549 pa. Package includes salary range ($133,348 pa to $ 146,945 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Or Non-Station Based Team Leader: At rank plus 20% allowance, noting the ranks are Station Officer (with minimum 24 months service), Leading Station Officer and Inspector,
• Based in Greenacre NSW with hybrid work available

Who can apply?

The position can be filled by either a Clerk Grade 9/10 or a operational Firefighter as a Non-Station Based Team Lead

For FRNSW Operational staff only to apply as Non-Station Based Team Leader:

Open to all employees who are a Non-Station Based Team Member in any position across FRNSW, also Inspectors, Leading Station Officers and Station Officers (with a minimum of 24 months service at the rank of Station Officer as of the closing date for applications).

About the role:

The Senior Inclusion Lead leads the design, implementation, review and continuous improvement of organisation-wide diversity and inclusion frameworks, strategies, programs and initiatives. The role provides expert, evidence-based advice, builds organisational capability and influences leaders and stakeholders to embed inclusive, culturally safe and equitable workplace practices that support FRNSW strategic priorities.

About you:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and review of diversity and inclusion strategies, frameworks, policies, programs and services that influence organisational culture, systems and workforce practices.
• Well-developed knowledge of contemporary diversity and inclusion practice, together with strong cultural capability and the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse communities, employee networks and stakeholders to improve inclusive workplace practices.
• Aboriginality is an essential requirement of this role. In accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in diversity and inclusion, organisational development, human resources, social policy or a related discipline.
• Willingness and ability to travel in accordance with operational requirements.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Smith, Manager Organisational Development and Inclusion on 0416 852 ***.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au

Application close 11:55pm 8th October 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 6 months (Non-Station Based Team Leader) or 18 months (Clerk Grade 9/10).