The position of Diversity and Inclusion Manager will continue to address Adelaide Fringe’s increasing commitment to diversifying organisational practice, striving to eliminate, as far as possible, any type of discrimination in Adelaide Fringe’s events and services and to continue to prioritise and improve work satisfaction for all.

The Diversity and Inclusion Manager is to prioritise inclusion and create a fair and equitable culture within the organisation and external operations. The role will navigate many important relationships with external stakeholders in the community, seeking guidance and support to ensure Adelaide Fringe prioritises cultural safety both internally and throughout its major collaborations, and champions cultural safety throughout our stakeholders.

The Diversity and Inclusion Manager will have a practical approach, and hands on attitude. The role requires high level administration skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, communicate effectively and complete their work to a high standard in a busy environment. The role comprises a vital component in an agile team, implementing and growing Adelaide Fringe’s strategies and practices to actively move beyond the minimums in pursuit of inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice to the organisation, and other stakeholders as required, on the integration of employee diversity and inclusion dimensions into policies, plans, strategies and programs.
• Manage the implementation of Adelaide Fringe Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Manage the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan to review all accessibility requirements across Adelaide Fringe.
• Manage the implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan.
• Support the implementation of Adelaide Fringe’s Aboriginal Workforce Strategy, in partnership with the Executive Director - Operations & Finance, to deliver upon State Government Aboriginal employment targets.
• Seek ways to promote and develop pathways to secondary students looking to the Creative Industries sector
• Together with the Executive Director - Operations & Finance and other relevant internal departments, work on the new Multicultural strategy to be ready for the 2024 Adelaide Fringe and beyond.
• Actively participate in organisational strategies that positively transform organisation culture in the domains of diversity and inclusion.
• Provide support and information to staff and participants of Adelaide Fringe specific terminology and guidelines in relation to inclusivity and diversity.
• Actively build, maintain, facilitate and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness and keep up-to-date with diversity and inclusion practices.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships and knowledge networks within the organisation and the community that promote employee diversity and inclusion.
• Work to develop, coordinate, implement and monitor diversity and inclusion strategies and frameworks to ensure the achievement of diversity objectives and targets, including annual KPI reporting.
• Develop, analyse and review complex diversity and inclusion metrics and reporting mechanisms to capture diversity and inclusion data and trends and monitor the implementation of strategies and initiatives to ensure that milestones are met and commitments are delivered.
• Collaborate with other Festivals and ensure Adelaide Fringe is the driving force in the Diversity space.
• Seek to streamline the recruitment and on boarding process alongside the Operations Support Manager, in order to reduce barriers of candidates to obtain employment and/or volunteer at Adelaide Fringe and improve the process internally for staff.
• Together with the Executive Director - Operations & Finance, manage all staff surveys including a yearly Engagement survey as well as a yearly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey.
• Manage the Traineeship and Internships process and liaise effectively with external stakeholders to make Adelaide Fringe a viable option for Traineeships and Internships to take place.
• Manage and report on the various budget associated with these programs and outcomes.
• Research and apply for Grants to support the work in the Diversity and Inclusion department.
• Observe and follow all Work, Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Whilst this position description summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken. Tasks can vary from time to time at the discretion of your Manager. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Understanding of social justice, diversity and inclusion principles
• Demonstrated knowledge and capacity to support workforce diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Capacity to work collaboratively and build partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing policies or strategies
• Project management and administration skills

Please view the PD for more information: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/join-our-team/diversity-inclusion-manager.

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