Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist (Gender Equity)

• Join a World Top 100 University and imbed the only internationally recognised framework for gender equity
• Base salary range: $103,364 – $112,981 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
• Level 8, full-time appointment on a three-year fixed term basis

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
Human Resources (HR) enables the University vision, strategy and objectives by partnering with the business to provide high quality strategic and operational people and culture support across the organisation. HR is responsible for providing efficient and fit for purpose organisational wide HR policy, process and systems and specialist advisory services covering culture, capability, talent, reward and employee relations.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Organisational Development and Workforce Diversity, you will implement and imbed the University’s gender equity plans and related projects and initiatives, with a particular focus on the SAGE Athena Swan Action Plan. You will ensure projects are effectively initiated, scoped, and managed to deliver the planned objectives. You will also be responsible for supporting the University’s annual submission under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial relevant experience in developing and executing organisation wide projects in gender equity, organisational development or a related field using appropriate project management methodology and systems to achieve the defined project outcomes. You will also demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant legislation (State and Commonwealth) including the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 and the Fair Work Act 2009.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Gender Equity Specialist (509799).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 8 January 2023

Shortlisting will commence immediately following the University shutdown period (23-Dec-22 to 9-Jan-23) with flexibility offered to accommodate interviews in January.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Laura Davis, Manager Organisational Development and Workforce Diversity, at [email protected] . 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:01 Dec 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:08 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time