Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor

• Help shape and implement Parks Victoria's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, working with leaders, employees and internal networks to create meaningful organisational change.
• Join an organisation whose work supports Victoria's parks, waterways and cultural landscapes, while helping build a workplace where people feel respected, included and able to contribute.
• Flexible work with full-time and part-time applicants encouraged

About the role

As the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor, you will support the development, coordination and implementation of initiatives that strengthen inclusion, equity, belonging and cultural safety across Parks Victoria.

Reporting to the Manager, Organisational Development, you will help develop and implement Parks Victoria's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and related action plans. This includes aligning initiatives with existing commitments such as the Gender Equality Action Plan, Disability Action Plan, Aboriginal employment and wellbeing initiatives, and broader workforce priorities.

You will coordinate consultation activities, internal diversity committees and employee networks, including meetings, communications, action registers and follow-up. A key part of the role will be creating safe, respectful and voluntary ways for employees to share feedback and lived experiences to help shape organisational priorities and meaningful change.

Working collaboratively with employees, managers, senior leaders, People and Safety colleagues, internal committees and external partners, you will coordinate communications, events, resources and programs that improve employee experience and build inclusion capability across Parks Victoria.

You will also use workforce data, survey findings and employee feedback to identify themes, monitor progress and recommend practical improvements. This is an opportunity to translate strategic commitments into meaningful and sustainable actions across the organisation.

About the Team

The Organisational Development team sits within Parks Victoria's People and Safety function and works collaboratively across the organisation to strengthen workplace culture, employee experience and organisational capability.

We are a supportive, values-driven and collaborative team committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value empathy, cultural awareness, sound judgement and practical solutions that enable employees and leaders to contribute to positive organisational change.

Working closely with colleagues across Parks Victoria, the team provides advice, programs and resources that support an engaged, capable and inclusive workforce serving the diversity of the Victorian community.

We're looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in diversity and inclusion, organisational development, human resources, social sciences, communications, business, public policy or a related field.
• Experience supporting diversity and inclusion, organisational development, employee engagement, culture, change or related people initiatives.
• Experience coordinating committees, employee networks, consultations, communications or projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accessible and audience-appropriate materials.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills, including managing competing priorities and tracking actions.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary diversity, equity and inclusion practices, including accessibility, gender equality, cultural safety, belonging and intersectionality.
• The ability to work respectfully with sensitive employee feedback and lived experiences, using empathy, confidentiality and cultural awareness.
• Experience analysing feedback, survey results or workforce data to identify themes and support planning and reporting.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close Date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Sound like you?

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and translating strategy into meaningful action, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Annalise Farquhar on ••••@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

This is an Identified Position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the requirements of the role