Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Cimic Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMIC Group is seeking an experienced Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to support the delivery of our enterprise Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, with a strong focus on gender equality and measurable business outcomes.

In this role, you will partner with People & Culture teams and business leaders across the Group to translate strategic objectives into practical initiatives, programs, reporting and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within a large or complex organisation.
• Knowledge of gender equality frameworks and reporting requirements, including WGEA.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple business groups.
• Experience coordinating programs, reporting and governance activities.
• Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CIMIC Group's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, with a focus on gender equality outcomes.
• Coordinate and deliver diversity initiatives, awareness campaigns, workshops and events across the Group.
• Partner with operating companies to embed diversity and inclusion practices into everyday operations and project environments.
• Develop diversity resources, tools and guidance materials to support consistent implementation.
• Prepare diversity analytics, reports and external disclosures, including regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) governance, action tracking and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide practical advice and subject matter support to business leaders and People & Culture teams.
• Support bid and project teams with diversity initiatives, performance data and strategy requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry bodies and diversity partners.
• Support compliance with governance, policy and reporting obligations across the Group.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Sciences or a related discipline

Job description

Drive Meaningful Change. Shape an Inclusive Future.

CIMIC Group is seeking an experienced Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to support the delivery of our enterprise Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, with a strong focus on gender equality and measurable business outcomes.

In this impactful role, you will partner with People & Culture teams and business leaders across the Group to translate strategic objectives into practical initiatives, programs, reporting and governance activities. You'll play a key role in fostering an inclusive, respectful and high‑performing culture across one of Australia's leading infrastructure, engineering and resources organizations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, you will help drive diversity initiatives across CIMIC Group and its operating companies, ensuring alignment with business priorities, governance requirements and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CIMIC Group's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, with a focus on gender equality outcomes.

• Coordinate and deliver diversity initiatives, awareness campaigns, workshops and events across the Group.

• Partner with operating companies to embed diversity and inclusion practices into everyday operations and project environments.

• Develop diversity resources, tools and guidance materials to support consistent implementation.

• Prepare diversity analytics, reports and external disclosures, including regulatory reporting requirements.

• Support Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) governance, action tracking and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Provide practical advice and subject matter support to business leaders and People & Culture teams.

• Support bid and project teams with diversity initiatives, performance data and strategy requirements.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry bodies and diversity partners.

• Support compliance with governance, policy and reporting obligations across the Group.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within a large or complex organisation.

• Knowledge of gender equality frameworks and reporting requirements, including WGEA.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple business groups.

• Experience coordinating programs, reporting and governance activities.

• Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to translate strategy into practical initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

Why Join CIMIC Group?

• Influence diversity and inclusion outcomes across a leading international organisation.

• Be part of a collaborative People & Culture team committed to meaningful change.

• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives that create lasting impact.

• Access career development opportunities across the CIMIC Group.

• Help shape a diverse, inclusive and high‑performing workforce.