Senior Consultant, Gender Equity Programs
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- A$143.6K–A$152.2K
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- Based either at our Geelong or Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time & 12 Month Fixed Term
- $143,627 - $152,229 (HEW 9) + 17% Superannuation
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
As the Senior Consultant, Gender Equity Programs, you will lead the governance, compliance and reporting activities that support Deakin's legislative obligations under key Commonwealth and Victorian legislation. You will provide expert advice to leaders, develop and implement initiatives that advance gender equity outcomes, and coordinate the delivery of Deakin's Gender Equity Action Plan. Working closely with stakeholders across the University, you will champion evidence-based approaches, foster organisational capability and ensure that gender equity remains embedded within strategic decision-making and institutional practice.
As a Senior Consultant, Gender Equity Programs you will:
- Lead the development of initiatives that advance gender equality and inclusion for staff and students, provides data-driven strategic advice, and coordinates actions to ensure best practice, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance reporting in advancing gender equity.
- Support the delivery of Deakin’s commitment to upholding the principles of Positive Duty and to ensuring staff and students comply with relevant legislation, in particular the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic), Higher Education Support Act 2003, Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Disability Standards for Education 2005 and Positive Duty under the Equal Opportunity Act 2020 and Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA)
- Provide advice on best practices, policy development and program implementation to advance gender equity
- Monitor, evaluate and report on progress and impact to ensure measurable results.
- Design and deliver training and capability-building initiatives that foster inclusive behaviours on gender equity topics, to enhance the capacity of leaders and staff to address gender-based challenges.
- Partner with stakeholders across the University to embed gender equity into policies, practices and strategic priorities, ensuring the successful delivery of key initiatives.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in law and extensive relevant experience; or Extensive experience and management expertise; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and tailor training and education programs to suit a wide range of audiences
- Extensive experience in program and project management and delivery within a complex organisation
- Strong knowledge of gender equity principles and relevant Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of an organisation.
- Proven ability to provide expert strategic advice and influence senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high-risk matters relating to gender equity, inclusion, discrimination, harassment and organisational culture.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Oslewski (Associate Director, Equity & Governance) on p.osborne@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.
