• Drive change and champion inclusion across Glen Eira
• Full time permanent role
• $94K - $103K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the role
As Diversity and Equity Policy Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping policies and plans that deliver better outcomes for Glen Eira’s diverse community, with a focus on supporting people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+, First Nations and Traditional Owners and multicultural groups.
This position is all about embedding equity, access, and inclusion into Council’s strategic planning and decision-making, while supporting accreditation processes that showcase best practice.

Other responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the implementation of the Council Plan 2025–2029 to ensure inclusive, equitable and accessible priorities and actions that meet the needs of Glen Eira’s diverse community.
• Lead the organisation's approach to diversity action planning, ensuring actions are strategically aligned and deliver meaningful and robust outcomes for community members in Glen Eira, and provide ongoing support and assistance in implementing actions.
• Develop and review inclusion, equity, and access-focused policies and frameworks.
• Lead First Nations and Traditional Owner policy initiatives, including the 2026 Reconciliation Action Plan development, Treaty guidance and Closing the Gap support, in consultation with the Aboriginal Community Officer.

About you
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating inclusive communities and driving positive social change. You’ll be a strategic thinker who can turn ideas into action, build strong relationships, and champion equity and diversity across everything you do.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in humanities, health sciences, community development or related discipline with some relevant experience in a similar role, alternatively lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in the development of project plans, specific experience related to diversity, accessibility, equity and inclusion will be highly regarded.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, including the ability to support and inform shared projects and initiatives.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Diversity and Equity Policy Officer - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 19 January 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Kelly Naughton, Senior Wellbeing and Social Policy advisor on 9524 3756 or email knaughton@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.