1FTE: Full-time ongoing position.

Location: Based at either Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Emerald or Gympie + Travel across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, and Central Queensland regions as required.

Flexible working arrangements.

Salary: $46.97ph + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550

Are you passionate about diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety?

Do you have the skills to lead change, create inclusive strategies, and make a meaningful impact on communities in need? Join Better Connect as our Inclusion and Diversity Specialist and help us deliver culturally safe and inclusive services to diverse and marginalised communities.

Responsibilities include:

Lead I&D Strategy: Develop and implement an Action Plan in collaboration with staff, communities, and partners.

Foster Inclusive Culture: Embed I&D principles across policies, services, and organisational culture.

Community Engagement: Strengthen access and inclusion for LGBTIQA+, multicultural, disability, and other underrepresented groups.

Workforce Development: Support inclusive recruitment, training, and cultural competence initiatives.

Training & Capability Building: Design and deliver I&D training across key service areas.

Policy & Practice Review: Ensure policies reflect I&D and cultural safety commitments.

Data & Reporting: Analyse I&D and workforce data to inform strategy and measure impact.

Support ERGs: Enable employee groups that foster connection and representation.

Partner Collaboration: Work with consortium partners and the Indigenous Engagement Manager to improve service delivery.

Issue Resolution: Provide guidance on addressing discrimination and promoting equity.

Travel: Engage communities and partners across regional Queensland as needed.

For more information please contact Jordyn Chapman (Workforce Development Manager • CCQ Mental Health AOD Hubs) at [email protected]

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience: Extensive background (min 5 years preferred) in I&D, community engagement, or similar roles, ideally in mental health, AOD, or social services.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence, particularly in the context of mental health and AOD services.

Skills: Expertise in I&D training, data analysis, leadership, and effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Passion: A genuine commitment to creating positive change for diverse and underrepresented populations.

Cultural Understanding: Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and experience in developing culturally safe services.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in relevant field is preferred.

About the program

Each is leading the Better Connect program – an exciting new initiative providing integrated, person-centred care across Central Queensland, Wide Bay, and the Sunshine Coast.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible working conditions tailored to you.

Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.

Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.

Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.

Relocation support: If you have relocated permanently for work purposes you may be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.

Career growth: Access a range of professional development opportunities, from leadership training to discipline-specific learning.

Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.

More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.

17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)

Next steps

If you're ready to lead a collaborative, supportive environment and help make a real difference in people's lives, apply now!

Applications close: Thursday 19th June 2025
We review applications as they come in, and interviews may occur during the advertisement period.