Inclusion, Equity And Business Growth Specialist

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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager - Part-time
Business Services | Sydney
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager - Part-time
Description
At our organization, we have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager.
We are different in the way we think, work and behave. We commenced operations in Australia with a global network of lawyers who work alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable and inclusive.
Our organization can offer you access to complex, market-leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds–people who know the law and who understand business. We have an ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our network. Locally, we have a culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.
The Team
Our People function has responsibility for recruiting, supporting and developing all of our people, including our Partners, Lawyers and Professional & Business Services, working closely with our leadership to design and deliver our people strategy, building on our core commitments to collaboration, excellence and inclusivity.
This role will report to our Senior Manager ID&E AP Region. No travel will be required in this role.
Role Purpose
The Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager will take proactive action on ID&E initiatives, to support and be responsible for executing our agreed ID&E strategy, initiatives, including a focus on metrics and policies in our Australian offices. This position will collaborate closely with our various Inclusion and Diversity Committees, local leadership and business services teams to advance inclusion and diversity goals. The key elements to our current ID&E priorities include gender equality, parents and carers, disability inclusion, mental health & wellbeing, mainstreaming flexibility, culture/ ethnicity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
The ID&E Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across our network and support the Senior Manager ID&E for the AP region on global programs such as BakerWellbeing, gender equity commitment and regional/AP discussions and projects.
In addition to the above, other responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Delivery of ID&E initiatives in the region;
Support the ID&E global team in delivery of 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 our core approach throughout all aspects of the Firm;
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);
Ensure that committee spending is in line with the ID&E budget;
Collaborate with our business professional teams;
Compile, analyze 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.