At The Disability Trust, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work and belong in an inclusive world. The Manager - Inclusion and Belonging has a real impact on ensuring our we champion diversity, equality, safety and wellbeing in our workplace.

We offer a part-time role (4 days per week) based at our Head Office in Coniston, located in serene Dharawal Country. Understanding the complexity of our organisation is important to us - so travel across our footprint is required from time to time.

Let's talk role specifics

This opportunity encompasses several priority areas which is perfect for those who value autonomy, creativity and challenge in their work. Some of your duties will include:

• Leading our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RWG).
• Developing, implementing and maintaining our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).
• Design and delivery of learning and development activities that enhance cultural safety in the workplace.
• Support our leaders to understand and achieve their cultural safety objectives and obligations.
• Establishing working relationships with external stakeholders and representing the organisation at diversity and inclusion events.
• Managing communication channels to uplift the workforce’s understanding of cultural safety and participation in initiatives.
• Implementing the annual Inclusion Index survey across the organisation and reporting on outcomes.
• Compiling monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports on workforce diversity metrics.

About you

Our ideal candidate will showcase their success in leading workforce diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly designing and implementing First Nations initiatives. Additionally, you are:

• Adept in using evidence-based sources and information to develop strategically informed project plans.
• An expert in communicating and presenting confidently and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Able to lead, influence and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Agile in your approach in thinking and problem solving to overcome challenges.
• Skilled in data analysis and reporting.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce, human resources, business, health and safety, psychology or related discipline (desirable).

Previous experience in the Community Services or Health Sector will be highly regarded. However, we welcome applications from all industries.

The Disability Trust was awarded Australian HR Awards ‘Employer of Choice’ in the not-for-profit and public sector category in 2024, 2020, 2019, and finalists in 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021 – a true testament to our people strategy and investment in our workforce. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Base salary package based on 4 days per week of $88,000-$91,000 plus a phone and travel allowance and superannuation, dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.
• You’ll work from a modern office near central Wollongong, with free onsite parking.
• Enjoy extra rest and recreation with 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• Take advantage of salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year.
• Birthday cake is sure to taste extra sweet with an additional paid day off for birthday leave.
• We offer flexible public holiday leave options to celebrate recognised days of religious or cultural significance.
• Never stop learning with our abundance of professional development opportunities.
• Celebrate success through our reward and recognition programs.
• You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and members of your immediate family.

We’d love to connect!

If you are ready to take on this new opportunity, apply now and attach your CV and a 1-page cover letter detailing your relevant skills, experience and qualifications.

Please contact our Senior Manager – People Safety & Wellbeing via ph: (02) 4250 2214 or e: [email protected] if you’d like to discuss this opportunity.

Applications close midday 16 July 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as applications are received.