Senior Advisor, Culture and Inclusion

About this role

What you will be doing
Reporting directly to Senior Manager, Culture and Capability this role will be responsible for:

• Serve as the key contact for all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) enquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Promoting DEI messaging across the organisation to support inclusive practices and awarenesses.
• Supporting the implementation and integration of the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility) Framework.
• Provide advice and embed DEI principles across the employee life cycle.
• Support the Senior Manager, Culture and Capability to ensure policy alignment with DEI objectives.
• Lead key DEI regulatory requirements, including Gender Impact Assessments (GIA's), and delivery of actions in the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP).

What you will bring to the role

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to interpret policies and enterprise provisions reflecting best DEI practices.
• Proven experience developing, delivering and evaluating DEI strategies, programs and practices that align with organisational goals.
• Ability to analyse data and consult across the organisation to identify trends, patterns, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply contemporary, evidence-based DEI methodologies to drive positive workplace outcomes.
• Commitment to the VEC's core values

How to apply
All applicants must submit:

• a current CV and
• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
• Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 18 May 2025

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail PeopleMailbox@vec.vic.gov.au Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check.
In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.

VEC contact details
For further information please contact Greg Fitzgerald, Senior Manager Culture and Capability at greg.fitzgerald@vec.vic.gov.au.