Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager / Specialist

Job description:

· Flexible Part Time Opportunity (0.5FTE/2.5 days per week)

· Purpose built brand new offices in the Health Translation Hub (HTH), Randwick, NSW

· Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028

· Hybrid working environment (1 day per week in the office)

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

Pro-Rata Salary Range of 95k Base to $125k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

The Opportunity:

At The George Institute, Athena SWAN is a key aspect of our strategy to build a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. This is an internationally recognised program that helps organisations advance gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to a passionate and motivated Project Manager to take the lead in our Athena SWAN journey. A transformative initiative that fosters equity, celebrates progress and builds an inclusive workplace culture.

We are proud and celebrate our achievements through the Bronze award. We are aspiring towards a Silver award and this role is foundational to shaping a future where equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

· Lead and manage the Athena Swan program, including conducting staff consultations, data analysis, writing and submission of Silver and Cygnet Award applications.

· Implement and support Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) policies and initiatives aligned with the Institute’s People strategy.

· Coordinate the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team and maintain relationships with key external GEDI networks (e.g., UNSW, SAGE, AAMRI).

· Drive GEDI projects, promote training and events, track progress against benchmarks, and embed best practices across the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrated relevant experience working in a Diversity and Inclusion role, and/or tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or extensive experience in a generalist HR role with significant involvement in the delivery of Diversity and Inclusion-related projects and initiatives

• Experience working on the Athena Swan accreditation process is advantageous

• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks to meet competing deadlines

• Strong knowledge of developing practices, policies, processes and evaluation tools in diversity and inclusion and organisational change.

• Experience building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders within an organisation

• Passion for enhancing the work environment for all team members.

• Ability to understand and learn about a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds

• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and managing diverse perspectives in a respectful way

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated collaboration skills

• A proactive approach demonstrating initiative, judgement, and a high degree of confidentiality.

• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position

Please visit our website for more information: The George Institute

The closing date for applications Friday 26th June, 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Please note that we are currently transitioning to a new recruitment system. As a result, our job advertisements might look a little different and our recruitment process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Profile description:

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

We offer:

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

· Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay

· Learning and career development opportunities

· Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave

· YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location

A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact