INTERNAL ONLY - ABORIGINAL TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TALENT MANAGEMENT

Personnel Area: Organisational Services

Branch: People and Culture

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055 - $123,989 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square (CBD)

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 400 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter. 

Our Branch

People and Culture Branch sits within Council’s Organisational Services Division and focuses on all matters relating to the employment, retention and development of our people. 

The Role

This position enhances employment opportunities and support within the Council, focusing on inclusive recruitment, development, and retention practices.

This role participates in general diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, with a specific focus on initiatives or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, offering culturally appropriate consultancy and career coaching to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees reach their full potential. The consultant develops strategic partnerships with community members, industry groups, and government bodies to foster a supportive work environment.

Collaborating across the organisation, the consultant connects employees to internal services that support their career goals. Responsibilities include managing programmes and projects, providing specialist advice on diversity and inclusion best practices, and improving processes with key stakeholders.

This is an identified role and therefore it is essential that the individual is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

To be successful you will have:

• high-level communication skills to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees at Council
• understanding of employment initiatives and culturally appropriate mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on career and capability development
• skills in developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders
• project management and organisational skills to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
• knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion strategies and policies.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280.

If after reading this, you feel you don’t meet all the Key Selection Criteria but have an interest in the role, we suggest you apply anyway.

Brisbane City Council is committed to the deliverables detailed in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and is actively working to increase opportunities for Brisbane’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 02 July 2024 at 11:55pm.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI