Chief Equity Officer

About this pivotal role:

As our new Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, you’ll play a key role in shaping a culture where all staff feel respected, valued, and empowered.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of diversity and inclusion across our organisation with key projects in gender equality and aboriginal employment.

You’ll lead meaningful change, influence senior stakeholders, and embed inclusive practices that make a real impact. Working closely within our People & Culture team, you’ll bring our Diversity and Inclusion to life – turning strategies into actions and values into everyday experience.

About You

• You have proven experience in a Diversity and Inclusion focused role.
• You can develop new, and refresh existing, Actions Plans.
• You understand intersectionality, inclusive leadership, and compliance frameworks.
• You have a strong understanding of reporting requirements under the Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic).
• You are skilled at stakeholder engagement and can influence at all levels.
• You are passionate about creating equitable systems and a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of our next Gender Equality Action Plan and reporting.
• Undertake a review of the existing strategy and identification of critical focus areas.
• Lead the execution of initiatives aligned with business priorities and aspirations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to co-design impactful initiatives.
• Use data and insights to identify barriers and track progress on our diversity and inclusion goals.
• Represent us at external forums and networks, whilst engaging in shared learning from others.
• Draft inputs for Board and Compliance reporting (e.g. GEAP) and track progress of reporting and initiatives.