• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 13 December 2022 for an experienced Diversity and InclusionConsultant to further drive diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives at the University

• Seeking your specialist knowledge to contribute to the creation of an inclusive and diverse University culture
• Base Salary $97,975 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are in a period of significant change and investment within our HR function, striving to achieve a contemporary and integrated service offering in line with the university’s strategic plan. As a result, we are seeking a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant to join the Organisational Development team. Deploying your subject matter expertise, you will play a key role in championing, designing and implementing strategic D&I focused projects and initiatives throughout the university. In this role, you will apply leading practice in D&I and contemporary research to deliver high impact capability solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work collaboratively with your HR colleagues to define business needs, source and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions to build individual, team and organisational capability in diversity & inclusion
• partner with other areas of the university, including Culture Strategy, SAGE team, DVC-ISS, NCCC, employee networks and others, in order to deliver joint initiatives and programs
• support the development of evidence-based frameworks, capability, systems, guides and tools in order to contribute to driving a more inclusive and diverse workforce
• conduct both quantitative and qualitative data analysis to present meaningful insights and recommendations to various stakeholder groups
• monitor process performance in relation to diversity outcomes and drive continuous improvement processes.

About you

• proactive consultation with leaders, delivering creative and contemporary diversity and inclusion projects within a multidisciplinary, complex organisation
• subject matter knowledge of, and experience in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, gender equity, LGBQI inclusion, disability inclusion and cultural diversity
• experience in the development and successful delivery of organisation-wide D&I strategies and policies
• highly developed relationship management skills as you will be managing a complex client base and collaborating with senior leaders, other HR Centres of Expertise and internal stakeholders
• outstanding presentation, communication and influencing skills to deliver messaging on a variety of channels to varied audiences
• flexibility in their organisation and planning skills in order to balance competing agendas and demands in a fast paced, time pressured environment.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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