Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant

Job description:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

• $124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time / Ongoing
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

People & Culture plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience at WorkSafe. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive. As our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, you will be instrumental in delivering initiatives that strengthen inclusion, remove barriers to equity and help embed a safe, respectful and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are a key part of our success. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation, partnering with leaders, employees and stakeholders to advance WorkSafe's DEI maturity. As a dynamic professional, you'll bring fresh thinking, evidence-based insights and a passion for driving positive organisational change.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and action plans that enhance inclusion, support organisational priorities and meet legislative obligations.
• Lead end-to-end DEI programs, including planning, stakeholder engagement, delivery, evaluation and reporting to drive meaningful workforce outcomes.
• Partner with People & Culture, leaders and employees to provide expert advice on inclusive policies and practices, workforce diversity, equity barriers and cultural capability.
• Leverage workforce data, research and insights to monitor progress, evaluate impact and inform evidence-based DEI strategies and future initiatives.
• Work closely with WorkSafe’s DEI employee led networks, while collaborating with external experts to ensure initiatives reflect leading and emerging practice.
• , Prepare high-quality briefings and communications, and ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance and record-keeping requirements.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here (hyperlink) for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an experienced DEI, or People & Culture professional who is passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and delivering meaningful organisational change. You combine strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate data and insights into practical, evidence-based outcomes. You enjoy building trusted relationships, influencing at all levels and creating opportunities for people to feel a genuine sense of belonging at work.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering diversity, equity and inclusion programs within a complex organisation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Ability to analyse workforce data, identify trends and translate insights into practical actions and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings and presentations.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Human Resources, Business, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm, Monday 7 September 2026. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sarin Khan via [email protected]