Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (Indigenous Talent)

• Contribute to shaping and building ANU's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent profile
• Access generous leave entitlements, including cultural leave, along with supported flexible work conditions
• Contribute to building connection, community, and growth of our staff from within a collaborative work environment

The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure and are aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement.

The Position 

The Australian National University (ANU) is committed to increasing the representation, participation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our workforce.

We are seeking a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Indigenous Talent, to play a key role in strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes across the University. This role will focus on;

• Support the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment initiatives, including targeted recruitment activities, early career pathways and workforce development programs.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention and belonging, including onboarding, mentoring and networking opportunities.
• Collect, analyse and report workforce data and insights to identify opportunities, monitor progress and support evidence-informed decision making.
• Assist with the implementation of ANU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion priorities, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

We’re looking for a motivated and culturally aware professional to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes across the University.  In order to support the role responsibilities, the person we are looking for will have;

• Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment initiatives, workforce participation and career development pathways.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse communities and partner groups.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver projects, programs or initiatives and contribute to successful outcomes in a collaborative environment.
• Experience using workforce information systems, data reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety, inclusion, reconciliation and equity, and an understanding of their application in a university or complex organisational environment.

For more information about these roles and your suitability please contact Lauren Sayers on lauren.sayers@anu.edu.au using the subject line: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (Indigenous Talent) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au. 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. 

A position description is attached.