Diversity & Inclusion Lead

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care in Camberwell VIC is seeking an experienced Diversity & Inclusion Lead to drive the national DEI strategy and priority workstreams. Reporting to the General Manager, People Experience & Project Delivery, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to embed inclusive practices across recruitment, development and retention.

You will build governance, deliver workforce insights, and coach leaders to create a respectful, valued workplace.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification as stated.
• Experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives within large organisations.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national DEI strategy and priorities across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen inclusive workforce practices and governance.
• Deliver measurable inclusion and belonging outcomes with reporting and insights.
• Provide trusted advice and coaching to leaders on inclusion initiatives.

Skills

DEI leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data analysis

Communication & facilitation

Policy development

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/OD/psychology/social sciences/business

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Camberwell VIC

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

18h ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

• Permanent full-time opportunity | Can be based in NSW, VIC or SA
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with national impact
• Lead enterprise-wide inclusion, belonging, reconciliation and cultural safety initiatives

About the role:

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Diversity & Inclusion Lead to lead the implementation of our national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and associated priorities. Reporting to the General Manager, People Experience & Project Delivery, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to strengthen inclusive workforce practices, build organisational capability and deliver measurable inclusion and belonging outcomes.

This is a national, specialist leadership role with the opportunity to shape how diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural safety are embedded across the employee lifecycle. You will bring strategic priorities to life through practical programs, governance, reporting, workforce insights and capability-building initiatives.

Working collaboratively with leaders, People & Culture teams, employee networks and key internal and external stakeholders, you will support reconciliation outcomes, identify systemic barriers and influence sustainable organisational change. You will also provide trusted advice and coaching to leaders, helping create a workplace where people feel respected, valued and connected.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Business or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, employee experience or workforce initiatives within a large and/or complex organisation.
• Experience influencing leaders and partnering with stakeholders to implement organisational change and workforce initiatives.
• Strong understanding of contemporary DEI, belonging, cultural safety and employee experience practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse workforce data and translate insights into practical actions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement capability.

Highly regarded:

• Experience supporting Reconciliation Action Plans and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Experience working in health, aged care, community services or other human services environments.

If you are a collaborative and influential inclusion leader who can turn strategy into meaningful, measurable outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including a police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.