"Senior Adviser, LGBTIQA+ Inclusion"

Position Details

Position Number: JR-005625

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department/School: Office of the Provost

Salary: UoM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead LGBTIQA+ Action Plan / Drive strategic DEI initiatives / Collaborate with university-wide stakeholders
• Apply now to shape and enhance LGBTIQA+ inclusion at the University of Melbourne, impacting the future of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity

As the Senior Advisor LGBTIQA+ Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University of Melbourne's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. You will lead the re-development and implementation of the LGBTIQA+ Action Plan, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the University community. This is your opportunity to utilise your expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion to drive meaningful change and enhance the University's inclusive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Implement LGBTIQA+ Action Plan: Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the University's LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan.
• Provide Specialist Advice: Offer expert guidance on equity, diversity, and inclusion to University leaders, preparing impactful reports and briefings.
• Foster Strategic Partnerships: Build strong relationships with key organisational areas and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of diversity initiatives.
• Manage and Support Teams: Provide leadership and line management for up to two direct reports, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a skilled professional with extensive experience in strategic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, possessing strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to advancing LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

You may also:

• Have significant expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion, including LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• Possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication abilities.
• Be adept at engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Have experience working in large, complex organisations.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Office of Provost

Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid Abdullatif via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description: JR-005625 Senior Adviser, Lgbtiqa+ Inclusion_PD.pdf

Applications close: Sunday, 7 December 2025, at 11.55PM Melbourne time.