Diversity And Inclusion Manager

• Make an impact, supporting and engaging with our large, diverse workforce championing the Diversity and Inclusion portfolio
• Full time opportunity, with hybrid working arrangements
• Heidelberg location with multiple public transport options

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the role

Austin Health is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a highly capable and engaged workforce. Championing the Diversity and Inclusion workforce agenda, areas of focus include; designing and leading events, delivering a range of organisational wide initiatives and supporting policy development to advance the benefits of workforce Diversity and Inclusion. Key initiatives include the overarching Diversity & Inclusion Plan, Gender Equality Action Plan, Aboriginal Employment Plan, as well as contributing to other projects and plans, such as our Reconciliation Action Plan.

A regular day will see you:

• Engage with stakeholder groups across the organisation to progress and deliver actions outlined in our key plans
• Actively lead and oversee the implementation of our plans
• Lead Austin Health’s recognition of significant cultural events that celebrate and acknowledge the diversity of our workforce
• Provide relevant Diversity and Inclusion training and tools to both enhance employee awareness and understanding, and also build capability in relation to inclusion issues
• Work closely with leaders to drive the Diversity and Inclusion agenda across Austin Health 
• Collaborate internally on Diversity and Inclusion matters that also relate to the patient interface

About you

You will be an experienced and motivated individual, who will play a pivotal role in driving our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. You will be influential in leading strategic initiatives, collaborating across departments, and championing efforts that promote diversity, foster inclusion, and ensure equity across our diverse workforce.

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

• Experience in leading workforce Diversity and Inclusion in a large, complex organisation

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
• Experience in the implementation of workforce Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and plans
• Understanding of the relevant legislative frameworks
• Experience in policy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data, identify key insights and present these in reports and presentations for senior management
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on delivering results
• Ideally some experience in the health sector

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.