Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Advisor

• Part-Time 0.5 FTE/18 hours per week job share, Fixed-Term position until December 2026

• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Advisor, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of workforce development strategies, projects and policies for workplace-related cultural change that support RMIT’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Framework.

The focus will be on Gender Equality, Accessibility and Disability, LGBTIQA+, Cultural Inclusion, and you are encouraged to bring and share a diverse perspective from your background, identity and experiences.

The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, preparing and delivering workshops and community focused events, and the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of community diversity, with the proven capacity to draw upon related skills and expertise to develop and deliver equity and inclusion programs that are targeted and responsive.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of consultancies across a broad spectrum of organisational development areas with particular interest in supporting RMIT’s Diversity and Inclusion Framework. 

• Excellent communication skills, including facilitation, negotiation, influencing skills, report writing, presentation skills and stakeholder management.

• A passion for continuous improvement and success in delivering People initiatives that have

• resulted in improved outcomes.

• Effective planning, organisational, and project management skills, including coordinating staff for the effective delivery of events and programs.

• Highly developed organisational, research and analytical skills, exposure or interest in external benchmarking or accreditations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to interpret relevant legislation, Industrial Agreements to inform the research, benchmarking and development RMIT practices, initiatives and policies.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The People & Culture (P&C) Portfolio is comprised of a team of strategic HR professionals who provide outstanding, client focused, proactive and effective solutions and services for all RMIT employees. Our success is achieved by understanding our business and operating as a business partner to our clients. We deliver responsive, innovative and practical solutions and services that allow the University to enter the Future of Work.

The P&C portfolio operate in a manner that supports the RMIT values and achievement of the RMIT Strategy. By providing tailored, quality human resources services and products and ensuring a high level of expert support and advice, the P&C team will enhance College/Portfolio and Groups ability to meet their business objectives. This in turn will allow the University workforce to better support the current and future student population at the University.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the RMIT Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au .  

Position Description - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Advisor

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Applications Close:
8 Feb 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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