The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with expertise in implementing gender equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives? Would you like to join a not-for-profit organisation focused on achieving better health for vulnerable communities? Then this could be the role for you!

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Diversity & Inclusion Manager to join our Human Resources team at Burnet. You will work closely with the Chair of our Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Committee and will oversee implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of key projects.

Some of your duties will include:

• Monitoring and driving the implementation of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) accreditation program action plan
• Overseeing the work of the GEDI sub-committees focused on women’s career progression, LGBTQIA+ issues, and our reconciliation action plan
• Chairing the Disability sub-committee to develop and implement a Disability policy and track progress of its implementation
• Identifying, developing and implementing GEDI strategy, activities, and policies
• Evaluating the effectiveness of Burnet’s GEDI activities and making recommendations to improve outcomes
• Exchanging learning with counterparts at peer organisations and representing Burnet in relevant external forums
• Providing advice and information to staff and stakeholders on the institute’s GEDI objectives and policies

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

This is a 0.6 FTE permanent position. Enjoy flexible working hours and the option of working from home or in the office, it’s up to you! This is a fantastic opportunity to work on really meaningful and important projects, make an impact, and put your name on it!

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing equity, diversity and inclusion policy and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience undertaking research to identify current trends and industry best practice relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated experience influencing and negotiating to successfully gain support for equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Strong strategic planning and organisational skills to keep projects on track

The following experience is desirable but not essential:

• Lived experience/ identifies with one or more marginalised or diverse population groups
• Degree qualification in relevant field (e.g. Social Work, HR, Human Rights, Community Development, Social Policy etc.)

The Burnet experience…

We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – improving the health of vulnerable communities around the world. Hear from some of our talented staff about their career journeys at Burnet here!

We offer:

• A monthly accrued day off for full-time staff
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities for career and professional development

Who are we?

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation that uniquely links medical research with practical action to achieve better health for disadvantaged communities and help solve devastating global health problems.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 400 staff and students working across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Disease Elimination, Behaviours and Health Risks, and Health Security, are at the heart of our daily decision making. Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the most relevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.

Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Bring your whole self to work

At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE).

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Click Apply Now and attach the following documents:

• Brief cover letter
• Resume

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or National Police Check. Australian working rights and evidence of full vaccination against Covid-19 will also be required.

A position description is attached.