People & Culture Inclusion Officer

The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading and innovative specialist family violence organisation with a vision of gender and social equality for all.

We are committed to achieving Rainbow Tick Accreditation, reflecting our dedication to building an equitable and inclusive workplace culture for all LGBTIQA+ staff and service users. This accreditation is a key pillar of our broader People & Culture strategy, ensuring that principles of diversity, respect, and inclusion are embedded across all our people practices, policies, and organisational culture.

To support this important initiative, we are seeking an experienced People & Culture Inclusion Officer who will play a key role in embedding LGBTIQA+ inclusion across all Human Resources (HR) functions.

Reporting to the Project Lead – People & Culture, this part-time role (0.7 FTE – 26.6 hours per week) is offered on a fixed-term contract for two years. The successful candidate will have a sound working knowledge of the HR lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce development, employee wellbeing, and policy development. Expertise in inclusive practices and alignment with accreditation frameworks is essential. This role will work closely with the People & Culture team and key stakeholders to ensure Rainbow Tick standards are fully integrated into core people practices.

• Embedding Rainbow Tick standards into recruitment, onboarding, performance, and exit processes.
• Auditing and updating HR documentation to reflect inclusive language and diverse identities.
• Coordinating targeted training and capability-building initiatives.
• Monitoring progress towards accreditation and equity benchmarks.
• Collaborating across teams to champion inclusive HR practices and drive cultural change.

• Qualifications or extensive experience in Human Resources.
• Proven experience in diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inclusive HR practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with accreditation processes (e.g. Rainbow Tick) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to feminist values and CNV’s vision for equity and empowerment.

• Above award wages and salary packaging up to $15,860 (tax-free).
• Generous leave entitlements include 5 weeks’ annual leave, wellness leave, cultural leave, and above award personal leave.
• Access to ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Leadership development through our Leadership Development Program.
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, and a diverse working environment.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program.

To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children’s check, satisfactory criminal record history check, and the proof of the right to work in Australia prior to commencement.
For more information about this role or the application process, contact People and Culture on 03 5430 3000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.

Apply as soon as possible.
We will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.
CNV is a child safe organisation.