• Help build LGBTQ inclusion in Australian workplaces.
• Join a diverse and passionate national team who work hard to drive workplace inclusion.

What’s Pride in Diversity you say?

Pride in Diversity is the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion specialising in HR, organisational change and workplace diversity. Pride in Diversity publishes the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), Australia’s national benchmarking instrument for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Pride in Diversity has, since its launch in 2010, been providing advice, guidance and expertise to Australian organisations of all sizes, within all sectors, states and territories. Our mission is to support our member organisations in their pursuit of best practice LGBTQ+ inclusion and the attraction and retention of talent through the adoption of progressive inclusive policy, practice and behaviours.

Ok, so what’s the role?

Pride in Diversity is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who has a passion for workplace LGBTQ+ inclusion. You will become a trusted adviser to a range of employers, some of whom are Australia’s largest and best known, across all sectors – to:

• Provide proactive advice, guidance and support to the assigned membership portfolio, including but not limited to membership strategy development, policy and practice reviews, enablement and training, advice and guidance on analysis of member and sector survey data, as well as providing advice and guidance to members completing the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
• Proactively seek new membership opportunities, promoting the Pride in Diversity Program at every opportunity, seeking assistance as required to grow membership.
• Contribute to a strategic initiative or key divisional piece of work showcasing best possible strategic design, professional execution and collaboration with both subject matter experts and fellow colleagues; participating in governance meetings and providing progress updates and reports as required.
• Develop skills in the role of trusted advisor; build a strong strategic mindset; develop a consultative engagement mode of working with members alongside the ability to engage effectively with executive at all levels.

Who are we looking for?:

A person with:

• Proven experience in and/or understanding of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion initiatives.
• Proven experience in, or a solid understanding of strategy development; in particular the alignment of activity and plans to strategic D&I goals.
• Significant experience in a Relationship Manager role or similar, providing support to a diverse range of clients with a strong customer service focus.
• Proven track record of effective training delivery within a corporate or government setting.
• Ability to diplomatically and effectively liaise with a diverse group of people at varying levels of seniority.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where jobs may overlap, and team collaboration and engagement is essential.

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

Salary: Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.

Location: Melbourne

Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week.

The role requires working flexibly, including some evenings and occasional weekends.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

• Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
• Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How can I find out more details and apply?:

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Chris Nelson, Associate Director, via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager - Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager – Melbourne

All applications must include:

1. Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
2. Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria; and
3. Your Resume.

A position description is attached.

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

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