People And Culture Advisor – Gender Equity, Psychosocial And Child Safety

Permanent Part Time

22.8 hours (3 days)

$95,403.67 pro rata (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available

Who we are

The Surf Coast Shire is located in south-western Victoria, 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 20 minutes south of Geelong, and the official start of the iconic Great Ocean Road. Our region spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of the land and we are committed to walking with them, and all First Nations people in our community, towards Reconciliation.

The Surf Coast Shire is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own culture and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it, more than ever, a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life. Our workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.  At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

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

Your New Career

The People and Culture Advisor – Gender Equity, Psychosocial and Child Safety plays an important role in driving a coordinated approach to Council’s commitment to gender equality, psychological wellbeing, and Child Safety across the organisation.

Reporting to the Manager People and Culture the ideal candidate for this role will be confident in providing advice and liaising with key specialist areas to ensure actions within Gender Equity and Diversity Action Plan, Psychosocial Safety approach and Child safety policy are carried out.   

About the Role

This role will be responsible for:

• Delivering and driving actions identified in the Surf Coast Shire Council’s Gender Equality and Diversity Action Plans
• Developing and delivering actions to further embed the Victorian Child Safe Standards framework within Council.
• Collaborating across the organisation to design, implement and review an annual wellbeing plan that relates to psychosocial safety & wellness. 

What we’re seeking

Mandatory Requirements:

• Relevant degree, diploma or demonstrated work experience in the broad fields of community services including social work, social sciences, community development, human resource management, psychology, education, public health, public policy or related discipline. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating health and wellbeing projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk and protective factors related to Child Safe and Reportable Conduct, Psychosocial andGender Equity legislation.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise a demanding workload, along with demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative to complete objectives within given timelines. 
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• A current WWCC.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in Local Government in either Human Resources, Work Health Safety, Change Management or Organisation Development.
• Experience in the design and implementation of psychosocial safety or wellbeing programs at work, and any relevant qualifications in Safety, Occupational Health or other related field.
• Experience in implementing complex cultural initiatives and with creative and innovative strategic wellbeing responses.

Working for 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 and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success. 

What you’ll love 

• Purchase of additional annual leave 
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and award winning staff wellbeing program

More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available on our website.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Jill Moodie on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

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

To apply for this position, you must have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 25 February 2024

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and Child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.

For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Working-with-us/Employment.