Diversity and Inclusion Officer - Engagement and Comms
Job no: 537346
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications
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Duration: Fixed term full time until Feb 2027
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Remuneration: $113926 + 17% super (level 7)
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Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Flexible Working)
Why Your Role Matters
The Diversity & Inclusion Officer supports UNSW’s efforts to advance equity, inclusion and social impact across the University. Working within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement (DSIEE), you’ll help deliver initiatives spanning gender equity, accessibility, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, cultural diversity, anti-racism and workplace culture.
This role reports to the Manager, Diversity & Inclusion and has no direct reports.
Main responsibilities include:
• Coordinating engagement activities, events and campaigns for students and staff
• Creating and supporting content that amplifies Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and achievements
• Supporting the planning and delivery of D&I programs, including stakeholder engagement and event logistics
• Assisting with the review and update of training materials and communication resources
Who You Are
You are a strong communicator, energised by working across multiple stakeholders, with a passion for inclusive culture and creating safe environments for staff and students. You bring:
• Previous experience in communications and engagement
• Experience supporting events, campaigns or outreach programs
• Experience in the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity space is highly regarded — passion for the area is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sensitivity to tone and audience
• Experience in digital content creation and engagement activities
• Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Candidates will need to have valid working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship.
This is a fixed term contract (leave cover) until February 2027. The role is hybrid – Monday to Friday.
Application process: please submit your résumé and a cover letter bringing your experience and motivation to life. You will also be asked to answer an application question in the form (you will be able to save and come back to your answer).
Applications close: 4 February 7PM
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed): Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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