People Experience & Inclusion Coordinator

Melbourne Park; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Family & Carers leave

Wellbeing support

Event tickets

Free parking

Inclusion education

Job summary

Melbourne Park is seeking a collaborative People Experience & Inclusion Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join the People & Culture team. Reporting to the People Experience Manager, you will coordinate initiatives that create a more inclusive, connected and engaging employee experience.

You will support GEAP, RAP and DIAP, alongside employee engagement, communications and People Experience projects, coordinating events, timelines and stakeholders to turn inclusion commitments into

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, events or initiatives in People & Culture, employee experience, inclusion or engagement.
• Strong project coordination, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting inclusion, accessibility, employee engagement or recognition initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including internal communications.
• An understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles.
• A curious, improvement-focused approach and confidence to explore better ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate People & Culture actions across the GEAP, RAP and DIAP.
• Coordinate inclusion, accessibility, engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Support the Inclusion Committee, employee consultation and participation activities.
• Develop internal communications, including casual workforce newsletters.
• Coordinate employee events, engagement activities and the People Experience calendar.
• Maintain project plans, timelines and reporting requirements.
• Research contemporary inclusion and accessibility practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver People Experience projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Inclusion initiatives

Internal communications

DEIA understanding

Continuous improvement

Job description

People Experience & Inclusion Coordinator

People Experience & Inclusion Coordinator
Melbourne, VIC

ABOUT US

From global spectacles to once-in-a-lifetime performances, Melbourne Park is where sport, entertainment, culture and community come to life. We welcome millions of guests to our precinct each year, and behind every experience are our people, working together with care and at pace to create the unforgettable. Home to Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, Centrepiece and the Australian Open, we are proud to be Melbourne's world stage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a collaborative People Experience & Inclusion Coordinator on a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract to join the People & Culture team at Melbourne Park. Reporting to the People Experience Manager, you will coordinate initiatives that create a more inclusive, connected and engaging employee experience.

You will support Melbourne Park's Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP), Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), alongside employee engagement, recognition, accessibility, internal communications and People Experience projects. Working across the organisation, you will coordinate projects, events and communications, manage timelines and stakeholders, and help turn inclusion commitments into practical action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate People & Culture actions across the GEAP, RAP and DIAP.
• Coordinate inclusion, accessibility, engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Support the Inclusion Committee, employee consultation and participation activities.
• Develop internal communications, including casual workforce newsletters.
• Coordinate employee events, engagement activities and the People Experience calendar.
• Maintain project plans, timelines and reporting requirements.
• Research contemporary inclusion and accessibility practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver People Experience projects.

ABOUT YOU

You are an organised, passionate and people-focused coordinator who enjoys bringing projects and people together. You have a strong delivery mindset, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in inclusion and creating positive employee experiences.

You have:

• Experience coordinating projects, programs, events or initiatives in People & Culture, employee experience, inclusion or engagement.
• Strong project coordination, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting inclusion, accessibility, employee engagement or recognition initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including internal communications.
• An understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles.
• A curious, improvement-focused approach and confidence to explore better ways of working.

WHAT WE OFFER

To deliver world-class events with world-class customer experiences we believe in fostering working environments that support our people to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and home responsibilities
• Generous paid Family & Carers leave scheme, including a staggered return to work plan and check-in days
• Free 24/7 safety, wellbeing & medical support for employees and families through our holistic care platform, Sonder
• Access to free event tickets through team member ticketing programs, Tickets 2 U and Mystery Guest
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing cultural awareness and inclusion education

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities and identities. If you do not meet every criteria but believe you could excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday, 5th October 2026

Please Note: Applications may be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible as this ad may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via phone or email.

Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at ***************@mopt.vic.gov.au. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.

Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy.

Melbourne Park values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to protecting personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

For all enquiries regarding this role, contact *******@mopt.vic.gov.au. While we truly value your interest in our opportunities, please note that our recruiters may not be able to respond to individual LinkedIn messages.