Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist (6-month contract)

• HR & Recruitment
• HR - Officer / Adviser
• Melbourne
• Contract or Temp

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced DEI and Engagement Specialist to support the delivery of meaningful initiatives across a large and complex organisation. 

Working within the People and Culture function, the position will focus heavily on gender equity, gender pay-gap analysis, workforce metrics and DEI reporting.

This role combines DEI program delivery, employee engagement, data analysis, reporting and stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of organisation-wide DEI and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance to employee resource groups and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement surveys and other recurring employee experience activities.
• Manage DEI and engagement platforms, including user access, permissions and data integrity.
• Collect, analyse and interpret workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Translate complex data into practical insights that support leadership decision-making.
• Prepare accurate internal and external reports in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Coordinate DEI programs, events and partnerships with external providers.
• Monitor program outcomes against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and success measures.
• Develop and deliver tailored education and awareness sessions for leaders and employees.
• Provide specialist DEI input into recruitment campaigns and programs supporting underrepresented jobseekers.
• Maintain policies, procedures and documentation in accordance with governance and compliance requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships across People and Culture teams, employee networks and external advocacy groups.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, employee experience and ways of working.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience in a similar DEI, employee engagement or People and Culture role.
• Requires a strong DEI background, ideally with specific experience in gender equity, workplace initiatives, reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of current diversity, equity and inclusion practices, trends and emerging issues.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience supporting programs within a large, complex or highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to transform workforce data into clear and meaningful recommendations.
• Excellent written communication, reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating initiatives, programs or events from planning through to evaluation.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• A collaborative, proactive and improvement-focused approach.

Experience working within a unionised workforce, implementing a DEI strategy or using formal project management methodologies will be highly regarded.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that have a genuine impact on workplace culture and employee experience. You will work with a broad range of stakeholders while helping to strengthen inclusion, engagement and belonging across the organisation.

If you are passionate about creating equitable and inclusive workplaces and can combine strategic thinking with hands-on program delivery, we encourage you to apply.