Manager Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DFP Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 151,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment has partnered with NSW Government to recruit a Manager, Diversity and Inclusion for a hybrid, delivery-focused role in Sydney. The position leads a team to develop and monitor initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Reporting to the Director of Diversity, the role drives best-practice strategies, engages executives, and ensures compliance with legislation and policy. Eligible applicants must have permanent residency and be able to obtain a national police

Qualifications

• Significant experience and/or qualifications in Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering organisation-wide D&I strategies, programs, policies and initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with experience providing advice to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of organisation-wide diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.
• Drive initiatives, events and education programs that foster an inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
• Lead the Diversity and Inclusion team, providing expert advice aligned with Government priorities, legislation and policy.
• Oversee governance, including the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, and ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with managers and executives to develop strategies that attract, retain and support a diverse workforce.
• Use research, data and insights to evaluate initiatives, identify best practice and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Diversity & Inclusion knowledge

Education

HR/D&I related discipline

Job description

• NSW Government opportunity – hybrid flexibility
• Initial 6-month contract – with possible extension
• $820 - $940 per day + Super
• Locations available: Sydney CBD (Martin Place), Parramatta,or Orange

Our client drives integrated planning and delivery across NSW, including housing, infrastructure, property, environment, natural resources, energy and industry. The Cluster has a strong focus on supporting regional NSW.

The role:

Reporting to the Director of Diversity, the Manager, Diversity and Inclusion leads a team to develop, implement and monitor initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. The role drives innovative, best-practice strategies aligned with NSW Government priorities and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of organisation-wide diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives.
• Drive initiatives, events and education programs that foster an inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
• Lead the Diversity and Inclusion team, providing expert advice aligned with Government priorities, legislation and policy.
• Oversee governance, including the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, and ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with managers and executives to develop strategies that attract, retain and support a diverse workforce.
• Use research, data and insights to evaluate initiatives, identify best practice and recommend improvements.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience and/or qualifications in Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering organisation-wide D&I strategies, programs, policies and initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with experience providing advice to senior leaders.

To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Permanent Residency and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.