Senior Manager, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
Senior Manager, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
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Job Description
- Proven leadership in equity and cultural transformation
- Expertise in embedding intersectional inclusive practices
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and team leadership
About Us:
Join Victoria Universitys Equality Inclusion & Belonging Unitleading bold systemic change through our Progressive Inclusivity agenda. We build visibility drive leadership action and uplift capability across the institution supported by strong representative networks that embed inclusive excellence into every corner of university life.
About the Role:
As Senior Manager Equality Inclusion & Belonging you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team collaboratively delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that deepen impact embed inclusive excellence and drive intersectional equity across the University.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver strategic initiatives that redefine inclusive practice across people culture and systems.
- Oversee transformative partnerships including our landmark five-year collaboration with Our Watch under the Educating for Equality initiative.
- Provide strategic direction resourcing and evaluation frameworks to ensure lasting measurable impact.
- Position Victoria University as a global leader in Progressive Inclusivity and values-driven innovation.
- Influence policy culture and institutional systems to embed inclusive excellence across the university.
- Deliver expert advice navigate complex matters and foster high-level collaboration across VU and with external partners.
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This is a fixed term position for 18 months (36.75 hours per week) at the HEP Level 9 classification and the salary range is $128446per annum - $133636 perannum plus 17% employer superannuation contribution and offering annual leave loading
What you bring:
- Proven leadership in equity inclusion and cultural transformation with a track record of driving bold systemic change in higher education.
- Strategic thinker with deep experience in complex stakeholder engagement influence and trust-building across diverse communities.
- Provenexperienced in leading ahigh-performance team culturewithin complex organisational environments fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Expertise in Progressive Inclusivity embedding intersectional practices and inclusive excellence across academic operational and governance systems.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and State legislation relevant to both TAFE and Higher Education with the ability to translate policy into practice.
- Comprehensive understanding of sector frameworks including benchmarking accreditation governance and quality assurance processes.
Why Join Us:
VU provides competitive salaries excellent superannuation and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel achieve their goals and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity inclusion and family-friendly policies VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information please visit ourJobs at VU Webpage
How to APPLY:
You can submit your application via the Apply button or by visiting VUs Careers Page:Senior Manager Equality Inclusion & Belonging
Applications must be submitted as asingle documentcomprising:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description.
- Your resume/CV.
Application Closing Date: Friday 22 August 2025 at 5pm
Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria willNOTbe considered.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.
Who to Contact
For further information relating to the position please contact Marian Cronin Director Equality Inclusion and Belonging via email at
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity
Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives identities and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive respectful and supportive of all.
We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve this means we strive to attract retain developand empowertalented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who areAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability culturally andracially marginalised people those from the LGBTQIA community people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone feels they belong.
VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments including with position descriptions application forms or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment processplease contact us ator call(03).
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
