Diversity & Inclusion Officer - Full Time Position

at  Mildura Rural City Council

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Council’s Community Partnerships Branch is recruiting for the position of Diversity & Inclusion Officer R2477
This position is key to building relationships and connections within our community. A fulltime opportunity offering monthly RDO’s and flexible work arrangements in line with Councils Policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or experience in social planning, social development and/or community development.Experience in working with diverse communities around social inclusion and access issues.

• Providing advice and links between community and Council that support appropriate and inclusive practices.
• Facilitating projects, partnerships and initiatives that encourage and support individuals, groups and members of diverse communities to participate in civic and community life.
• Effectively engaging stakeholders to produce, implement and review, evidence based strategies and plans that enhance community wellbeing, generate positive social change and promotes inclusiveness within the local community.
• In alignment with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, develop, implement and evaluate strategies, plans, policies and processes that underpin the delivery of the program objectives.
• Working collaboratively, to facilitate and support organisational change and innovation that celebrates and acknowledges the diversity of the local community.
• Supporting community members in the event of an emergency as a part of Councils emergency management process.Participating in opportunities for improvement aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the service, Community Development Team, Community Partnerships Branch and Council