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WORK AT ACON’S PRIDE INCLUSION PROGRAMS

We’re here to help make the places where our community members live, work, study and play more inclusive of LGBTQ people. We do this by working with a range of organisations to help ensure that LGBTQ people feel included and supported.

Why work for ACON?

ACON is an inclusive employer offering an innovative, inclusive and welcoming workplace.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are, they are strengths that we celebrate and demonstrate through our workforce and the delivery of all of our programs and services.

Our staff are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness. We are committed to our employee’s professional development and engagement – ensuring we build our capabilities with people that have the right values, attitudes, skills and knowledge.

In addition, we offer flexible working arrangements and generous array of entitlements above and beyond the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

An extra week of paid leave to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period
12 days of paid personal leave per year (10 days under NES)
3 months Long Service Leave of at 10 years of service (2 months at 10 years under NES)
Five days of paid bereavement/compassionate leave (2 days under NES)
12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government arrangement
Paid Additional Health Care Leave for ongoing and once-off issues affecting health (including Family and Domestic Violence Leave).
Option to purchase additional Annual Leave beyond the 4 weeks mandated
Education Leave by negotiation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Sydney Relationship Manager

Help build LGBTQ+ inclusion in Australian workplaces.
Join a diverse and passionate national team who work hard to drive workplace inclusion.

What’s Pride in Diversity you say?

Pride in Diversity is the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion specialising in HR, organisational change and workplace diversity. Pride in Diversity publishes the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), Australia’s national benchmarking instrument for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Pride in Diversity has, since its launch in 2010, been providing advice, guidance and expertise to Australian organisations of all sizes, within all sectors, states and territories. Our mission is to support our member organisations in their pursuit of best practice LGBTQ+ inclusion and the attraction and retention of talent through the adoption of progressive inclusive policy, practice and behaviours.

Ok, so what’s the role?

The Role:

Pride in Diversity is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who has a passion for workplace LGBTQ inclusion.
You will become trusted adviser to a range of employers, some of whom are Australia’s largest and best known, across all sectors.

To provide proactive advice, guidance and support to the assigned membership portfolio, including but not limited to membership strategy development, policy and practice reviews, enablement and training, advice and guidance on analysis of member and sector survey data, as well as providing advice and guidance to members completing the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
Proactively seek new membership opportunities, promoting the Pride in Diversity Program at every opportunity, seeking assistance as required to grow membership
To contribute to a strategic initiative or key divisional piece of work showcasing best possible strategic design, professional execution and collaboration with both subject matter experts and fellow colleagues; participating in governance meetings and providing progress updates and reports as required
Develop skills in the role of trusted advisor; build a strong strategic mindset; develop a consultative engagement mode of working with members alongside the ability to engage effectively with executive at all levels

Who are we looking for?

Proven experience in and/or understanding of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion initiatives.
Proven experience in or solid understanding of strategy development; in particular the alignment of activity and plans to strategic D&I goals.
Significant experience in a Relationship Manager role or similar, providing support to a diverse range of clients with a strong customer service focus.
Proven track record of effective training delivery within a corporate or government setting.
Ability to diplomatically and effectively liaise with a diverse group of people at varying levels of seniority.
Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where jobs may overlap and team collaboration and engagement is essential.

What else can we tell you?
ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.
To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

Flexible working arrangements.
Generous learning and development opportunities.
Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

Salary:                 Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location:            Sydney
Hours:  The full-time position is 38 hours per week.
The role will require working flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends.
We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How can I find out more details and apply?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.
We’d love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Chris Nelson, Associate Director, via email at cnelson@acon.org.au.

All applications must include:

Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria; and
Your Resume.

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager (Sydney)

Applications close: Sunday 12 January 2025

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

Canberra Relationship Manager

Help build LGBTQ+ inclusion in Australian workplaces.
Join a diverse and passionate national team who work hard to drive workplace inclusion.

To provide proactive advice, guidance and support to the assigned membership portfolio, including but not limited to membership strategy development, policy and practice reviews, enablement and training, advice and guidance on analysis of member and sector survey data, as well as providing advice and guidance to members completing the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
Proactively seek new membership opportunities, promoting the Pride in Diversity Program at every opportunity, seeking assistance as required to grow membership
To contribute to a strategic initiative or key divisional piece of work showcasing best possible strategic design, professional execution and collaboration with both subject matter experts and fellow colleagues; participating in governance meetings and providing progress updates and reports as required
Develop skills in the role of trusted advisor; build a strong strategic mindset; develop a consultative engagement mode of working with members alongside the ability to engage effectively with executive at all levels

Who are we looking for?

Proven experience in and/or understanding of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion initiatives.
Proven experience in or solid understanding of strategy development; in particular the alignment of activity and plans to strategic D&I goals.
Significant experience in a Relationship Manager role or similar, providing support to a diverse range of clients with a strong customer service focus.
Proven track record of effective training delivery within a corporate or government setting.
Ability to diplomatically and effectively liaise with a diverse group of people at varying levels of seniority.
Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where jobs may overlap and team collaboration and engagement is essential.

Flexible working arrangements.
Generous learning and development opportunities.
Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

Salary: Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location: Canberra
Hours: The full-time position is 38 hours per week.
The role will require working flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends.
We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year’s shutdown period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria; and
Your Resume.

DOWNLOAD: Job Pack – Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager (Canberra)

Applications close: Sunday 12 January 2025

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

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How do I apply?

You only need to email us three documents in MS-Word or PDF format at vacancy@acon.org.au

1) An ACON Application Form

Please click here to download

2) Your Cover Letter

You should use your cover letter to tell us how you meet each of the Selection Criteria in the Position Description. Let us know how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of the position and how you can use them to excel in this job.

3) Your Resume

Tell us about your previous employment and your education. Be sure to include:

Your Name and Contact details
Your Education including any degrees you have received, the institution and its location and the date of your graduation. You might also want to include your major/minor fields, any honours, and publications.
Your Work Experience including jobs, internships, and volunteer work. If you have just recently finished high school, you might also include extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports.

How does recruitment work at ACON?

There are five main steps in the process:

1) Application

ACON receives your application, cover letter and resume. You will receive an email from our HR Team acknowledging that we have received your documents.

2) Shortlisting

A selection panel of 2-4 qualified persons will review all the applicants and offer interviews to those applicants whose applications best address the requirements of the position.

3) Interview

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by the chairperson of the selection panel and invited to an interview. Your interview may take the form of a question and answer session, a presentation of your previous work, a test of your computer skills, or any other form that is relevant to the position. The chairperson will let you know the format of the interview and any documents, presentations or examples of previous work that you might need to bring with you.

4) Offer

Appointments to positions with ACON are based on merit. This means that the applicant who is judged to be the most capable of carrying out the duties of the position will be offered the job. The decision to make you an offer is based on your written application, your performance at interview, and successful Referee Checks, Criminal Record Checks and Working with Children Checks (if applicable).

5) Acceptance and Commencement

Once a salary and start date have been agreed, you will receive a commencement pack from the HR Team including your contract and other documents (e.g. the ACON Code of Conduct, Tax File Declarations, Bank Deposit details, Superannuation Choice forms, etc.). Once these are returned to the HR Team, you are ready to start work on your agreed date.

How long does it take to hear back on my application?

If you have applied via email, you will be sent a return email within 1-2 business days acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will then be reviewed and we will contact you within 1-2 weeks after the application closing date.

If you are successful in gaining an interview, the chairperson of the selection panel will contact you by telephone to arrange a suitable date and time for the interview.

Otherwise, we will contact you by email to advise you that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you are not selected for an interview, this is when you will receive an email from our HR Team informing you that your application was not successful on this occasion. Don’t get discouraged if you do not get an interview – you can always apply again when we have another job that catches your eye!

If interviewed, you will be informed of your interview outcome within 5 working days; however this may vary depending on the number of applicants.

Again, thanks for considering ACON as your future employer!

* LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer)

ACON is an EEO employer and encourages people with HIV, in particular, to apply.