Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!
About the role
At Vocus, we know that better decisions are made, companies are more innovative and successful, and people are more engaged when they have a diverse and inclusive workplace.
As our Senior Advisor - Diversity and Belonging, you’ll be instrumental in bringing our D&B agenda to life. In this role you’ll work closely with senior leaders, our People and Culture Team and our Diversity and Belonging Committee to develop and deliver on the next iteration of our diversity and belonging strategy.
In this role you will lead initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging across Vocus. You will use your knowledge of D&B best practices and experience working in complex environments to help to attract and retain diverse talent; embed inclusive workplace practices and drive employee engagement with our D&B focus areas and initiatives.
You will be a passionate advocate for workplace equity and have a talent for bringing others along with you on the journey.
Reporting to our Head of ESG, this role is suited to someone with a background in diversity, equity and inclusion, who has strong communication and analytical skills, loves engaging with their peers and is passionate about making a positive social impact.
Please note: This is a part-time role, requiring 3-4 days of work per week. While we prefer candidates based in Melbourne, we are open to considering other locations for individuals with the ideal skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Develop and Implement D&B Strategy: Consider best practices, industry trends, and Vocus’ culture to create a comprehensive diversity and belonging strategy that supports the achievement of D&B targets.
• Collaborate with P&C Team: Work closely with Vocus’ People & Culture team to embed inclusive practices into recruitment, retention, and development processes.
• Lead and Support D&B Committee: Head the Diversity and Belonging Committee and support its streams to drive awareness and engagement on various topics.
• Design and Deliver Training Programs: Partner with external providers to create and deliver training programs on D&B topics such as unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and cultural competency.
• Analyze and Report D&B Data: Evaluate D&B survey responses and representation data to track progress towards targets, assess impact, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of Vocus’ First Nations Commitment.

What you’ll bring to this role

• Proven Leadership in D&B Initiatives: 3-5 years of experience leading or managing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within a complex organisation.
• In-depth Knowledge of Intersectionality: Strong understanding of intersectionality, systemic inequities, and inclusive organisational development.
• Expertise in Workshop and Training Design: Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training programs, and strategic D&B initiatives.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using HR data and metrics to drive strategic decisions and report to senior leadership.

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Competitive leave benefits, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and much more. We also offer a fifth week of annual leave when you hit five years of service!
• Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
• Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Develop and Implement D&B Strategy: Consider best practices, industry trends, and Vocus’ culture to create a comprehensive diversity and belonging strategy that supports the achievement of D&B targets.
• Collaborate with P&C Team: Work closely with Vocus’ People & Culture team to embed inclusive practices into recruitment, retention, and development processes.
• Lead and Support D&B Committee: Head the Diversity and Belonging Committee and support its streams to drive awareness and engagement on various topics.
• Design and Deliver Training Programs: Partner with external providers to create and deliver training programs on D&B topics such as unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and cultural competency.
• Analyze and Report D&B Data: Evaluate D&B survey responses and representation data to track progress towards targets, assess impact, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of Vocus’ First Nations Commitment

What you’ll bring to this role

• Proven Leadership in D&B Initiatives: 3-5 years of experience leading or managing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within a complex organisation.
• In-depth Knowledge of Intersectionality: Strong understanding of intersectionality, systemic inequities, and inclusive organisational development.
• Expertise in Workshop and Training Design: Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training programs, and strategic D&B initiatives.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using HR data and metrics to drive strategic decisions and report to senior leadership