Consultant, Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

Details - Consultant, Equity, Diversity, and InclusionJob No.

568562

Work type : Continuing

• Can be based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) or Bendigo campuses

About the position Join La Trobe University's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team as an EDI Consultant, where you'll play a pivotal role in enabling La Trobe's commitment to fostering an inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace culture.

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager and as part of a small, dedicated EDI team, you'll be instrumental in providing operational support to deliver the University's EDI function, drive the EDI agenda and contribute to measurable progress across various action plans and programs.

A key aspect of this role is ensuring the University meets its strategic EDI commitments by supporting governance, monitoring, reporting, and project management.

The role oversees and assists in delivering staff-focused EDI initiatives and projects aligned with the University's Strategic Plan, HR priorities, relevant diversity action plans, as well as the University's new EDI Strategy and Framework.

Additionally, the role will manage and streamline internal EDI reporting, ensuring accurate data collection, thorough analysis, and high-quality reporting to support informed decision-making on EDI initiatives and highlight progress and impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in EDI at La Trobe University.

Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have :

An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and / or experience.Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.Demonstrated skills in research, evaluation or interpretation of data.Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

How to apply Closing date : By 11 : 55pm Tuesday the 18th of February 2025

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents : Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page);An up to date resume;A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria 'Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is located in the position description.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.

If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised : 03 / 2 / 2025 Closing Date : 18 / 2 / 2025

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