People and Culture Advisor Gender Equity and Child Safeguarding

People and Culture Advisor Gender Equity and Child Safeguarding

• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH

Who we are

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. Spanning the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation, our region boasts spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road – an Australian tourism drawcard.

We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

Council’s employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff on-site parking and much more.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career

Join a collaborative and people-focused team that’s passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and thriving workplace.

As the People and Culture Advisor – Gender Equity and Child Safeguarding, you’ll lead Council’s efforts to embed gender equity and child safety into everyday practice. You will :

This is a meaningful opportunity to influence positive organisational change and help shape a culture where fairness and safety are at the heart of everything we do.

What you will bring to the role

We’re looking for an Advisor who is compassionate, purpose-driven and committed to making a genuine difference. You’ll be motivated by fairness, inclusion, and the wellbeing of others, with the confidence to influence positive change across all levels of the organisation.

To thrive in this role you will have

Key selection criteria – Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating health and wellbeing projects.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Benefits

For more information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

Contact Roseta Jacobs, Manager People and Culture, 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a :

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button and we’ll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11 : 59pm Sunday 16 November 2025.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.

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