About the opportunity

The Principal Project Officer, Gender Equality, will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of gender equality initiatives within SRLA. This role is responsible for project managing the Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements to the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector. Additionally, the Principal Project Officer will build capability across SRLA to ensure that Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs) are conducted for all policies, programs, and services with direct or significant impact on the public. This newly created role is instrumental in elevating SRLA’s gender equality initiatives and is intended to help create a more gender-inclusive organisation. We are looking for someone who can drive gender strategies and bring everyone along on the journey. For further information about the role, please refer to the position description.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

Special measure

If you identify as a woman, we encourage you to apply. Under the Special Measures provision section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, you will receive priority consideration. While anyone can apply, we will assess and shortlist candidates from the special measures group first.

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Monday 5 August 2024

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.