Aps 6 - Diversity And Inclusion Officer

• $88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
• Brindabella Park - ACT

The Role
The Diversity and Inclusion teams are committed to actively promoting and shaping positive and inclusive workplaces where all people are respected and valued. You will:

• Deliver strategic and operational advice and activities across the organisation.
• Prepare complex and/or sensitive correspondence, briefs and documentation in a timely manner.
• Contribute to delivering on actions aligned to Defence’s culture strategy
• Represent the department at relevant internal and external networks and forums, and working groups relating to Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Implement best practice inclusion policies, processes and systems to support department and Government initiatives and priorities.
• Be responsible for whole-of-government reporting requirements, as they relate to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Lead preparations and communications for Diversity and Inclusion events of significance and importance such as (but not limited to) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, National Reconciliation Week, International Women’s Day, International Day of People with Disability and National Harmony Day.

About our Team
The People and Culture Branch lead Defence's culture evolution through strategy, action, regular engagement with the workforce, and ongoing evaluation. The branch is structured to build momentum by embedding practices, and enabling evaluation to shape and strengthen our engagement and priorities.
Our vision is for: ‘A Culture that values our people and serves to defend Australia’.
Our work ensures Defence continues to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that drives performance, in line with Defence Values and Behaviours. We are led by six strategic objectives:

• Defence prioritises people and culture to deliver on the Defence mission.
• Defence is aligned and connected in driving cultural change.
• Defence is diverse and inclusive.
• Defence culture contributes positively to individual, team, and organisational resilience and wellbeing.
• Defence values the contribution of ADF, APS and Industry in achieving the Defence Mission.
• Defence is recognised by the government and the public as a trusted national institution.

Our Ideal Candidate
Are you interested in positive change and want to make a difference? We have multiple exciting opportunities for you to join our Diversity and Inclusion teams.
We are looking for passionate people to drive culture, and Inclusion policy and initiatives in the following areas:

• Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
• Disability and Accessibility
• Gender
• First Nations
• LGBTQIA+
• Intersectionality

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in human resources, culture and Inclusion or programme management is highly desirable;
• Good attention to detail and a professional approach;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once;
• Good written and verbal communication skills and judgment;
• The ability to be flexible and work as part of a team; and
• Strong collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.