About Us:

Arc is the cool older sibling at UNSW. We pride ourselves on our obsession with student life because we know that the best part of going to uni is all the fun stuff you do outside the classroom. Our mission is to create the best student experience and we do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of passionate people who believe in listening to students, working together and constantly being better. Plus there are plenty of employee perks like cake, volleyball, Arc Wellness and heaps more.

About the Role:

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator will support the development and implementation of a wide variety of best-practice equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives. This will include developing and running events and campaigns, activations and training programs including Arc’s Be A Better Human Program. This role will support Arc in increasing awareness of EDI to the benefit of all students.

Key tasks and accountabilities

• Deliver initiatives, events, programs and developmental opportunities which support Arc’s strategic pillars and prioritise equity, diversity and inclusion.
• This may include but is not limited to Respect Week, Diversity Week initiatives, Be A Better Human
• Undertake the administration of EDI initiatives including Focus Groups and Mental Health First Aid training.
• Undertake end-to-end project management including project design, development, implementation, documentation and evaluation.
• Supervising a casual staff member working primarily with communications and events.
• Support in Arc to identify areas of opportunity and improvement in areas including Clubs, Volunteering, Sport and Student Leaders.
• Support Arc to appropriately respond to gendered violence incident reports.
• Organise and facilitate an internal series of events for Arc employees based on the principles of the Be a Better Human campaign.
• Produce and/or support the production of range of content including internal and external reports, policy submissions, event collateral, applications and recommendations.
• Represent Arc in engagement with key stakeholders including UNSW divisions and faculties and student leaders.
• Actively engage in fair and equitable workplace practices and behaviour to ensure discrimination free workplace in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Demonstrate behaviour in accordance with Arc @ UNSW values and Code of Conduct
• Comply with Arc WHS policy and procedures to actively participate in the achievement of a safe working culture.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

• Passion for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Experience in all or either:
  • Social Media & Communications
  • Events Management & Programming
  • Administration & People or Volunteer Management
  • Social justice, activism or advocacy
• Capacity to approach issues with objectivity and empathy enabling informed, considerate decisions.
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating integrity, reliability, and a professional attitude
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Ethical Practice, along with the ability to apply these principles in the workplace

Desirable

• Lived Experience in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion cohorts.
• Proven experience and ability to work with students in a student-oriented environment

What we can offer you

• 15.2 hrs or 2 days per week at $70,000 FTE.
• While we offer a flexible working arrangement, we have an epic office at the heart of the UNSW campus at Kensington with superb access to the light rail.
• Culture that truly values and supports diversity and inclusiveness.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment offering work from home options
• Rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of students and the extended UNSW community
• Get 24/7 access to unlimited counselling for you and your family when you need it through our EAP Service.
• Strong culture of development opportunities
• Fun, social and supportive culture (with monthly cake, run club, crafternoons and more)

How to Apply

• Submit your resume and a covering letter
• Please note: interviews may take place while this advert remains open.
• For any questions, please email ([email protected]) using the subject line: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.