Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Lived Experience Coordinator

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; United States; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free meal, entertainment & venue卡

Flexible working - from home options

12 weeks parental leave + 2 weeks part

Leave days

Wellbeing allowance

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is seeking a passionate DEI and Lived Experience Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia. You will drive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy, strengthen employee voice, and coordinate networks that meaningfully influence organisational decisions.

The role focuses on disability and neuroinclusion, First Nations reconciliation, and building governance capacity across employee networks.

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 and understand lived experience in shaping workplace practices.
• Experience building, supporting or facilitating networks, groups or communities.
• Confidence in facilitating meetings, governance support and building member capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for disability inclusion, accessibility and 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 for people with disability.
• Establish CPA's Critical Friends Network through co-design principles.
• Coordinate lived experience consultation and co-design activities to inform decisions.
• Support disability inclusion, neuroinclusion and equitable employment initiatives.
• Build capacity of Burbangana and support First Nations reconciliation and cultural learning initiatives.

Skills

DEI strategy

Lived experience

Network facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

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 including member
• 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.

More information about working for CPA:

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 the rights of clients, we are a child safe organisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.