Job Description
Join to apply for the Equality Officer role at South Dublin County Council.The RoleThe Equality Officer role is within the Corporate Affairs directorate with duties assigned from both the Corporate Services and Human Resources departments. It is a middle management position with responsibility for the areas of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. The Equality Officer will ensure that the council has the policies and structures in place to meet its statutory obligations under relevant legislation and treaties including the Equal Status Acts, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.QualificationsCharacterCandidates will be of good character.HealthEach candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.Education, Training, Experience(i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics.And(b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics),Or(ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination,OrHold a third level qualification of at least degree standard.(iii) Shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff.The Ideal Candidate Will Also HaveA third level qualification (QQI level 6+) focusing on the areas of equality, diversity, inclusion, and/or human rights.A strong knowledge and understanding of disability, equality and human rights legislation and good practice.A passion for and experience of developing and implementing initiatives to address and/or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and/or human rights.Experience in developing policy documents and associated action plans and evaluating/monitoring and reporting on evidence-based outcomes.Experience in developing and maintaining relationships and direct engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.Experience of operating within a complex organisation, and effectively working with colleagues from a range of disciplines to deliver projects and positive outcomes.Experience of ensuring governance and oversight of projects and programmes.Understanding of the changing operating environment in the Council and be capable of leading change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens.Understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver positive outcomes for stakeholder groups.Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.ParticularsThe office is whole-time, permanent and pensionable.Salary€55,090 - €56,405 - €58,006 - €61,019 - €62,819 (max) - €65,055 (1st LSI) - €67,304 (2nd LSI).DutiesThe duties will be such as will be assigned by the local authority from time to time and will include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties will also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other local authority.The Duties IncludeProviding analysis and expert advice on how people practices can be improved from an EDI perspective.Carrying out EDI assessments of wider organisational practices and processes.Creating opportunities for all groups of people to have a voice in the organisation.Creating positive action interventions to support under-represented groups.Coaching and upskilling managers and employees on the importance of EDI and the value it brings to an organisation and its people.Monitoring, analysing and reporting on EDI data and information.Enabling managers and leaders to identify systemic bias and creating plans for change.Celebrating diversity and inclusion through organised events and awareness sessions.Developing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies/action plans and develop the organisational structures to support the council to meet its obligations under the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty and all relevant disability and equality legislation.Develop, co-ordinate and support the Councils various working groups and consultative panels.Report periodically to councillors, staff and publicly on council initiatives relating to equal opportunity.Disability and equality proof Council plans and policies and advise on accessibility considerations in all capital projects in the public realm throughout the construction life cycle.Support the Continuous Improvement, Learning and Development Team in the development and delivery of disability and equality related training.Support the HR Recruitment Section in the development of the targeted recruitment of people with disabilities and from other minority backgrounds, including work experience schemes.Lead/advise on the development of targeted communications campaigns to raise awareness on EDI with the general public, councillors, staff and partner organisations.RecruitmentSelection will be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the Council. Interview may be face to face or conducted through Microsoft Teams and will be at the discretion of the Council.South Dublin County Council reserves its right to shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate which may include desktop shortlisting and/or preliminary interviews.Shortlisting will be on the basis of information supplied on the application form and the likely number of vacancies to be filled. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience on the application form, and to fully complete the competency questions where applicable.A panel may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will be for a period of one year from the date of its formation.The Council will not be responsible for any expenses a candidate may incur in attending for interview.For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Council.Appointment will also not proceed without the Council obtaining two satisfactory references from responsible persons know to but not related to the candidate.South Dublin County Council will require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a reasonable period of time as determined by the Council.Garda Vetting will be sought prior to appointment in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 - 2016.A candidate who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered.Only applications received electronically through the Councils e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 19 September 2024.South Dublin County Council is an equal opportunities employer. 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