Inclusion & Wellbeing Business Partner

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

BCaring program

BWell program

Professional development support

Job summary

BDO Administration Pty Ltd is seeking an Inclusion & Wellbeing Business Partner to help shape and deliver initiatives that strengthen our inclusive culture and improve the employee experience. Reporting to the Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager, you will combine project delivery, stakeholder management, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing expertise, and data-led insights to influence outcomes across the firm.

You will lead inclusion and wellbeing programs, collaborate with networks, develop policies,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an inclusion, diversity and/or wellbeing role within Human Resources, People & Culture or a similar environment.
• Experience delivering people programs or initiatives across a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of workplace inclusion, diversity, gender equality and wellbeing principles and familiarity with relevant legislation.
• The ability to interpret workforce data, employee feedback and research and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience with WGEA gender equality reporting or other regulatory reporting would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inclusion and wellbeing programs and initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Work closely with BDO’s inclusion and wellbeing networks to elevate diverse voices and strengthen employee experience and belonging.
• Support the ongoing development and embedding of policies and practices that meet legislative requirements and promote an inclusive, equitable and psychologically safe workplace.
• Develop practical frameworks, resources and toolkits that build capability, promote wellbeing, and support our diverse workforce.
• Act as a trusted adviser, partnering with People & Culture teams and key stakeholders to embed inclusion and wellbeing practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Use workforce data, employee feedback and research to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support key internal and external reporting and compliance requirements, including WGEA gender equality reporting.

Skills

Inclusion & wellbeing

People programs

Data interpretation

Written communication

Regulatory reporting

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inclusion & Wellbeing Business Partner to join our team and help shape and deliver initiatives that strengthen our inclusive culture and make a meaningful difference to the employee experience at BDO. Working as part of our People & Culture team and reporting to the Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting BDO’s inclusion, gender equality and wellbeing priorities across the firm, helping to create an environment where our people feel they belong and can thrive. This is a varied role where you’ll have the opportunity to combine project and program delivery, stakeholder management, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing expertise, and data‑led insights to influence outcomes across the firm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inclusion and wellbeing programs and initiatives from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Work closely with BDO’s inclusion and wellbeing networks to elevate diverse voices and strengthen employee experience and belonging.
• Support the ongoing development and embedding of policies and practices that meet legislative requirements and promote an inclusive, equitable and psychologically safe workplace.
• Develop practical frameworks, resources and toolkits that build capability, promote wellbeing, and support our diverse workforce.
• Act as a trusted adviser, partnering with People & Culture teams and key stakeholders to embed inclusion and wellbeing practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Use workforce data, employee feedback, surveys and external research to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support key internal and external reporting and compliance requirements, including WGEA gender equality reporting.

About You

You’ll be someone who is passionate about creating positive and inclusive employee experiences, and can turn ideas into practical, well‑managed projects and initiatives. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an inclusion, diversity and/or wellbeing role within Human Resources, People & Culture or a similar environment.
• Experience delivering people programs or initiatives across a complex organisation.
• A strong understanding of workplace inclusion, diversity, gender equality and wellbeing principles and familiarity with relevant legislation.
• The ability to interpret workforce data, employee feedback and research and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience with WGEA gender equality reporting or other regulatory reporting would be highly regarded.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.