We are Australia's largest superannuation fund, here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, we create meaningful value for members and our communities through our diverse workforce of highly competent and highly motivated employees.

• Flexible and inclusive work environment

• Exciting growth plans, both locally and internationally

• Exciting permanent opportunity

Your new team
Our People and Culture Group delivers the Fund's people experience and governance, talent management, resourcing and rewards activities with integrity and energy. It is a team led by managers who advocate for their people, are open and approachable, and who share their knowledge. Our environment enables you to seize exciting career opportunities, to feel trusted and respected, and to lead a fulfilling life with true workplace flexibility.

Your new role
The role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead will report into the Head of Organisational Development. This strategic leadership role will design and drive a change program across the global investments team to develop inclusivity as a recognised strength and design and implement initiatives to broaden the attraction, development, and retention of diverse talent.

To be successful in this role, you will need to show commitment to developing inclusivity as a strategic advantage to support our ways of working, decision making and ability to attract and retain talent.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Work in close partnership the Chief Investment Officer, Investments Senior Leadership, CIO-2 leadership and People and Culture team (both in Australia and with our international colleagues) to achieve the desired outcomes

• Continue to demonstrate business value aligned to our diversity, equity and inclusion plans

• Support the delivery of the Fund three-year diversity, equity and inclusion plan, as it pertains to Investments

• Attract, develop and retain mid to senior level female talent from non-traditional career paths

• Design and implementation of strategic initiatives to drive behavioural change and increased representation and success of key cohorts of diversity

• Provide guidance, support and input into the various internal and external reporting requirements as it relates to DE&I accountabilities

• Play a key role as implementation manager with the Male Champions of Change network

What you'll need

• Strategic business partnering or organisational development experience is required in this role

• Extensive experience in designing, implementing and successful delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives

• Proven experience successfully delivering complex programs of change

• Exceptional skills in coaching and influencing senior executives to drive change

• Leadership and collaboration skills are critical for this role

• Prior experience working in a high growth environment is highly desirable

What you'll get in return
You will be working with a manager who values and supports your personal growth, in a growing, dynamic and authentic organisation that promotes integrity and puts members first. Other benefits include a competitive salary, genuine flexible working arrangements, discounted travel, income protection insurance and generous leave entitlements.

We are committed to the recruitment, development, and support of a diverse workforce into an environment which is inclusive, embraces diversity in all its forms and is a place where you can be you. All roles can flex at AustralianSuper and we're happy to discuss what this can look like for you.

We are proud to be a WGEA certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (since 2012) and to be recognised as one of Australia's top 10 workplaces for Dads. Our Chief Executive is also a member of the Champions of Change Coalition.

What's next
Please apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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