Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Job No.: 684876
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, this role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team working to advance equity, inclusion and belonging for Monash staff. With a focus on promoting inclusive workplace practices across the entire employee lifecycle, you will help enhance equity, foster a sense of belonging and contribute to shaping a culture where all staff can thrive.
What you’ll bring:
- A strong commitment to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion and a genuine passion for creating positive change
- Proven ability to cultivate trust and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Project management skills with emphasis on impact and ensuring compliance
- Outcome-oriented and values-driven approach, bringing a strategic and adaptable mindset to your work
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:
- Providing expert advice on inclusive practice, supporting the development of staff-focused EDI initiatives and strategies
- Driving the implementation of HR-led actions across multiple EDI-related action plans and monitoring progress
- Collaborating with HR teams and stakeholders to embed inclusive practices across the employee lifecycle
- Managing EDI-related projects, reporting on impact and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislations
- Facilitating consultations and engagement activities to build awareness and capability
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups are often more hesitant to apply unless they meet all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you believe you can bring the core skills and passion to this role. Diverse perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Lucie Joschko, Director, Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, +61 3 9902 0246
Position Description: Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Applications Close: Wednesday 7 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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