Lgbtq+ Inclusion Lead

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia People Full time

**About Woolworths Group**

Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

**The opportunity**

**The role**
The LGBTQ+ Inclusion Lead is pivotal to the success of the Group Inclusion Strategy, bringing the perspectives of those with lived experience to shape the inclusion strategy, LGBTQ+ programs and delivery plans. Working on the critical enablers for our group strategy and sustainability commitments, this role will engage widely with leaders and teams to lead the conversation, drive and embed DEI and belonging for people from LGBTQ+ communities in Australia and New Zealand.

This role is also accountable for activating strategic priorities for LGBTQ+ inclusion through team member networks, guilds and forums and building organisational inclusive capability. Critical to the success of this role is the delivery of measurable outcomes aligned to the sustainability commitments for LGBTQ+ communities that build allyship, advocacy and create a sense of belonging for teams and customers.

**About you**
You have proven experience working within the diversity, equity and inclusion space and are known as a passionate thought leader and advocate for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ communities. You have trusted relationships and an influential presence in LGBTQ+ communities and with senior stakeholders.

**You’ll also have**:

- Specialist knowledge of workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in Australia and a demonstrated commitment to service excellence, human rights, and zero tolerance.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the proven ability to drive cultural change in collaboration with others **_essential _**:

- Experience managing cost allocation of budget and resources/procurement of consulting for specialist capability
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to navigate complexity and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience in a large, matrixed organisation, preferably in an Agile environment desirable

**Day-to-day responsibilities**
No two days will be the same; however, your key priorities will include:

- Contribute to shaping the group inclusion strategy to support the people strategy and meet our sustainability commitments.
- Set the LGBTQ+ strategic direction to deliver on inclusion strategic objectives and build internal capability.
- Own the submission of relevant external citations and accreditations to support a genuinely inclusive workplace.
- Develop and own the LGBTQ+ Inclusion engagement and communication strategy. Actively drive and play a lead role in the effective running of the team member network for the LGBTQ+ team “Proud’ to influence and drive cultural change.
- Support and prepare briefing notes, progress updates and reports for the Group Exco sponsor.
- Maintain industry best practice knowledge and key relationships with peak bodies.
- Provide consultation, guidance and recommendations to the business as required on critical LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives, drawing on deep expertise, best practices and lived experience.
- Define engagement campaigns and activate awareness for key days of significance and celebrations group-wide

**Grow with the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

**We’d love to hear from You
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.



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