Inclusion and Belonging Manager - Contract
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 29th October 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3025990
- 6 month contract
- $600 - $720 p/d + super
- Immediate start available
Your new company
Join a large, high-profile organisation undergoing continued transformation, with a strong focus on creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and able to contribute. You'll join a collaborative People function and work closely with leaders, employees and internal networks to deliver meaningful inclusion and belonging initiatives.
Your new role
As Inclusion & Belonging Manager, you will play a key role in translating inclusion strategy into practical initiatives across the organisation. Your portfolio will span accessibility, gender equality, First Nations inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and cultural diversity.
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Deliver initiatives aligned to organisational inclusion priorities and action plans
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Design and facilitate workshops, learning programs and awareness initiatives that build inclusion capability
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Develop practical resources and guidance to help leaders embed inclusive practices
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Provide advice on accessibility, workplace adjustments and broader inclusion matters
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Lead employee consultation and support Employee Networks, including partnering with Network Chairs and Executive Sponsors
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Partner with internal communications on campaigns, content and employee engagement
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Manage relationships with external inclusion and community partners
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Monitor progress, analyse employee feedback and participation data, and support reporting and benchmarking
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Identify barriers and recommend practical improvements to employee and customer experiences
What you'll need to succeed
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Experience across inclusion and belonging, employee engagement, employee experience, learning, communications or a related People discipline
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Strong facilitation, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
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Experience developing learning content, practical resources, employee programs or guidance materials
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An understanding of Australian diversity, discrimination and accessibility legislation and contemporary inclusion practices
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The ability to influence and build trusted relationships across different stakeholder groups
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Confidence analysing employee feedback and translating insights into practical improvements
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Experience across disability inclusion, accessibility, workplace adjustments or neuro-inclusion would be highly regarded
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful inclusion initiatives within a large and evolving organisation. You'll work across a diverse portfolio, partner with influential stakeholders and have the opportunity to directly shape employee experience and inclusive workplace practices.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email jessica.collinson@hays.com.au.
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