Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action water management environment and heritage conservation and protection.

• Join a team that makes a difference across NSW communities
• Temporary up to 31 December full-time (35 per week) potential for extension or ongoing employment in the future
• Office location Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

As Manager Diversity Equity and Inclusion you will provide strategic leadership to embed DEI across the departments workforce systems culture and practices. You will lead a specialist team to design implement and evaluate evidencebased initiatives that strengthen inclusion belonging and equity across the employee lifecycle.

You will:

• Lead and develop a highperforming DEI team delivering departmentwide programs and initiatives
• Drive systematic and structural change to advance workforce participation for diverse communities
• Support the delivery of the departments Diversity Equity and Inclusion Action Plan in line with NSW Government priorities and legislation
• Keep up to date with legislative and government mandates when it comes to Diversity and inclusion outcomes
• Steward risk complexity and sensitivity through discretion and ethical leadership
• Partner closely with Senior Executive leaders People and Culture experts and Employee Resource Groups and key stakeholders
• Provide authoritative advice to senior executives on DEI risks opportunities and emerging issues
• Use workforce data and insights to measure impact inform decisionmaking and demonstrate outcomes
• Build strong partnerships across government industry and the inclusion sector to share best practice and deliver social impact

About you

You are a confident credible DEI leader who can influence at senior levels and translate strategy into practical measurable outcomes. You bring strong stakeholder management skills sound judgement and the ability to navigate complexity and sensitive issues with integrity.

Were looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience designing delivering diversity and measuring impact of equity and inclusion programs in large or complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of DEI legislation frameworks and contemporary best practice
• Proven experience leading teams delivering results and building strong partnership and relationships internally and externally to the department
• Excellent collaboration influencing and communication skills
• Experience analysing workforce data and translating insights into action

We are also particularly interested in candidates who bring social impact experience including:

• Experience working with designing programs for or partnering with diverse and underrepresented communities
• A strong understanding of the social cultural and systemic barriers faced by different communities
• Experience delivering initiatives that create measurable social and inclusion outcomes beyond the organisation

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources organisational development social sciences or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel overnight as required

For more information read the full Role Description:Manager Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Wednesday 6^th May at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Principal Project Manager Diversity and Inclusion Outcomes via PJ

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying

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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Gemma Battison on(please mention reference number 548955.

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