Lgbtiqa+ Advisor

• You are motivated and have experience working with the LGBTIQA+ community and looking to implement real change
• Passionate about engaging with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative and best practice approach
• Permanent Part Time role (32 hours per week) in a hybrid and flexible working environment
• Band 6 Role $94,184 - $102,660 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) plus super

As part of Council’s commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, LGBTIQA+ people are encouraged to apply for this role. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in, or strong community ties to, LGBTIQA+ communities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

About Casey

The City of Casey is the largest and one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 364,600 residents who call Casey home.

At Casey we live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other and making our community proud. 

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, located in Narre Warren, which is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s south east.  Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively meeting place.

About the role

This role sits in the Diversity, Equity and Wellbeing team as part of the Community Life division which strives to develop healthy, active, connected, and safe communities through the delivery of community facilities, events, experiences and life cycle services from birth to older age.

As an LGBTIQA+ Advisor you will lead the implementation of Casey’s first Rainbow Action Plan in close collaboration with Casey’s diverse LGBTIQA+ communities and key internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will:

• Develop strategies and initiatives that support the wellbeing for Casey’s diverse LGBTIQA+ communities.

• Implement Casey’s Rainbow Action Plan.

• Facilitate training, education and networking opportunities for staff around operational best practice in relation to wellbeing and LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• Identify and address gaps in services and support for LGBTIQA+ people

• Build and maintain effective partnerships and networks (local, regional and State) towards shared development and implementation of Council’s Rainbow Action Plan. 
• Lead increased organisational capacity to embed the protection, promotion and support of the health and wellbeing of Casey’s LGBTIQA+ communities within policies, programs and services.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary degree of post graduate qualifications in health promotion, community development, social sciences with substantive relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience working within the LGBTIQA+ space
• Strong understanding and experience in person-centred and human rights-based approaches to LGBTIQA+ initiatives. 

• Knowledge of relevant government legislation and policy, current research and best practice models for LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including: National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check.

Please visit our careers page at www.casey.vic.gov.au/careers/jobs to view a detailed position description.

Our benefits

Our workplace is an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include:
- A supportive learning environment
- 2 minutes’ walk to all amenities – Westfield Shopping Centre, gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs

What’s next?
If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.  

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed. 

To find out more about the role, please contact Shelley Karpathakis, Team Leader Equity & Inclusion, ************@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11:55PM on Tuesday 9th April 2024.  

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