Senior Manager Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

Proven leadership in equity and cultural transformation

Expertise in embedding intersectional, inclusive practices

Skilled in stakeholder engagement and team leadership

About Us:

Join Victoria University's Equality, Inclusion & Belonging Unit—leading bold, systemic change through our Progressive Inclusivity agenda. We build visibility, drive leadership action, and uplift capability across the institution, supported by strong representative networks that embed inclusive excellence into every corner of university life.

About the Role:

As Senior Manager, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team, collaboratively delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that deepen impact, embed inclusive excellence, and drive intersectional equity across the University.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver strategic initiatives that redefine inclusive practice across people, culture, and systems.

Oversee transformative partnerships, including our landmark five-year collaboration with Our Watch under the Educating for Equality initiative.

Provide strategic direction, resourcing, and evaluation frameworks to ensure lasting, measurable impact.

Position Victoria University as a global leader in Progressive Inclusivity and values-driven innovation.

Influence policy, culture, and institutional systems to embed inclusive excellence across the university.

Deliver expert advice, navigate complex matters, and foster high-level collaboration across VU and with external partners.

This is a fixed term position for 18 months (36.75 hours per week) at the HEP Level 9 classification and the salary range is $128,446per annum - $133,636 perannum, plus 17% employer superannuation contribution and offering annual leave loading.

What you bring:

Proven leadership in equity, inclusion, and cultural transformation, with a track record of driving bold, systemic change in higher education.

Strategic thinker with deep experience in complex stakeholder engagement, influence, and trust-building across diverse communities.

Provenexperienced in leading ahigh-performance team culturewithin complex organisational environments, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Expertise in Progressive Inclusivity, embedding intersectional practices and inclusive excellence across academic, operational, and governance systems.

Strong knowledge of Federal and State legislation relevant to both TAFE and Higher Education, with the ability to translate policy into practice.

Comprehensive understanding of sector frameworks, including benchmarking, accreditation, governance, and quality assurance processes.

Why Join Us:

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit ourJobs at VU Webpage

Applications must be submitted as asingle documentcomprising:

A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.

A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description.

Your resume/CV.

Application Closing Date: Friday 22 August 2025 at 5pm

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria willNOTbe considered.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Marian Cronin, Director Equality, Inclusion and Belonging via email at [emailprotected]

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:

Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve, this means we strive to attract, retain, developand empowertalented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who areAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally andracially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, including with position descriptions, application forms, or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment processplease contact us at [emailprotected] or call(03) 9919 5999 .

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Education, Training & Professional Development

Victoria University (VU) is the University of the West.

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne's west and beyond.

We are one of Australia's few dual-sector universities, with currently over 40,000 enrolled vocational and higher education students studying across our campuses.

Our moral purpose is to provide vocational and higher education that transforms the lives of students and the communities we serve. Our values are a living set of actions that underpin our moral purpose.

The VU Values are that we are always:

• shaping the future

This is the VU Way. We are always WEST.

At VU we believe diversity is a strength – the more diverse perspectives, identities, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience of our students and staff, the better our working environment, research and educational experience of our students.

With a culturally diverse population of students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and staff are respected, valued and enabled to thrive.

Victoria University (VU) is the University of the West.

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne's west and beyond.

We are one of Australia's few dual-sector universities, with currently over 40,000 enrolled vocational and higher education students studying across our campuses.

Our moral purpose is to provide vocational and higher education that transforms the lives of students and the communities we serve. Our values are a living set of actions that underpin our moral purpose.

The VU Values are that we are always:

• shaping the future

This is the VU Way. We are always WEST.

At VU we believe diversity is a strength – the more diverse perspectives, identities, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience of our students and staff, the better our working environment, research and educational experience of our students.

With a culturally diverse population of students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and staff are respected, valued and enabled to thrive.

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