Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
- Drive Diversity and Inclusion outcomes for Sydney Water
- Plan, design and deliver Diversity and Inclusion programs and initiatives
- Work with employee groups to Champion Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
- Fixed Term Contract – June 2021
- Location Parramatta (Currently WFH)
About us
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
At Sydney Water we value diversity of thought and experience and believe that an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture will enable us to deliver on our vision of creating a better life with work-class water services. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment which enables our employees to achieve their full potential.
This is an exciting role for an experienced Diversity and Inclusion Specialist to join Sydney Water’s team and develop and implement a variety of programs and initiatives across the diversity spectrum. The role will focus on supporting initiatives to deliver on Sydney Water’s Diversity and Inclusion action plan, and will work closely with the Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Implementing diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives and supporting the Diversity and Inclusion Council.
- Identifying ways to build a culture of inclusion and champion inclusion best practice.
- Influence outcomes that support diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including cross-functional collaboration to integrate diversity practices and programs across the business.
- Act as the subject matter expert and thought leader, coaching and consulting on diversity issues, tracking diversity and inclusion metrics, and keeping informed on any regulatory developments related to workplace diversity.
- Working collaboratively with Sydney Water’s Reconciliation Committee
- Guiding our employee networks and supporting their role in advancing an inclusive work environment.
About you
Degree qualified in Human Resources or a related field, you should have demonstrated prior experience working in a Diversity and Inclusion role, or extensive experience in a generalist HR role with significant involvement in the delivery of Diversity and Inclusion-related projects and initiatives. Your background will include:
- Prior experience designing and implementing Diversity and Inclusion strategies, policies and programs, preferably within a large organisation
- Demonstrated capabilities in building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to influence and educate stakeholders around Diversity and Inclusion issues,
- Experience in delivering innovative and contemporary engagement initiatives.
- Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work across diverse teams and groups
Application Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2020
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers. We are committed to an inclusive and flexible workplace where you can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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