Inclusion and Cultural Ambassador

We are seeking a talented and experienced professional to join our team as an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Manager.

This is a part-time role for an Inclusion, Diversity and Equity expert in the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the firm's ID&E strategy and initiatives.

Key elements of the current ID&E priorities include gender equality, parents and carers, disability inclusion, mental health & wellbeing, mainstreaming flexibility, culture/ ethnicity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

• Deliver ID&E initiatives in the region;
• Support the global ID&E team in delivering key projects to integrate and embed ID&E into the region;
• Implement diversity awareness education programming, workshops, and seminars to support all personnel and to further drive the long-term embedding and sustainability of ID&E as part of the firm's core approach throughout all aspects of the firm;
• Attend relevant Sydney-based forums;
• Manage and work closely with the office ID&E Committees to ensure that initiatives and programs are planned for each year, with input and contribution from Committee members;
• Work closely with the Australian Office ID&E Committee and Australian management team to drive the Australian ID&E initiatives;
• Lead ID&E events within the Australian offices;
• Manage key internal and external annual reporting and compliance requirements for Australia, including WGEA, Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and AWEI, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information, and design and develop business reports;
• Liaise with external stakeholders across the region (including: Pride in Diversity, WGEA, Resilience@Law);
• Ensure that committee spending is in line with the ID&E budget;
• Collaborate with the firm's business professional teams;
• Compile, analyse, and maintain internal and external ID&E-related data and metrics, and own and maintain ID&E dashboards to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of ID&E initiatives and strategies;
• Build relationships with lawyers and business service professionals who participate in the committees, with a focus on the Australian offices;
• Take part in inter-firm peer support groups and networking opportunities to stay abreast of best practices; and
• Monitor external best practices and relevant external thought leadership.

• Minimum 12 months experience in inclusion, preferably in a large firm;
• Bachelor's degree required; HR, Psychology, Organizational Development, Law Degree or Masters degree a plus;
• Passion for the field of inclusion and diversity;
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently;
• Strong organization skills, including setting priorities, structuring project deliverables, and ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent presentation skills;
• Financial benefits: competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your family;
• Learning & development opportunities: client and international office secondments and regional and global development programs;
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle;
• Leave: 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with no minimum service, ability to purchase additional annual leave and flexible public holidays;
• Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.