Project Manager, Athena SWAN
Project Manager, Athena SWAN
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Job Description
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Part Time Opportunity (18.75 hours per week)
- Health Translation Hub (HTH) Randwick NSW
- Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026
- Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $95k Base to $120k Base (dependent on experience skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
At The George Institute Athena SWAN accredition is a key aspect of our strategy to build a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. This is an internationally recognised program that helps organisations advance gender equality diversity and inclusion.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to lead our Athena SWAN program driving meaningful change by identifying barriers creating an action plan for change to ensure we foster an inclusive workplace culture. We are aspiring towards a Silver award and this role is key to shaping a future where equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead and managethe Athena Swan program including conducting staff consultations data analysis writing and and submission of Silver and Cygnet Award applications.
- Implement and supportGender Equity Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) policies and initiatives aligned with the Institutes People strategy.
- Coordinatethe Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team and maintain relationships with key external GEDI networks (e.g. UNSW SAGE AAMRI).
- Drive GEDI projects promote training and events track progress against benchmarks and embed best practices across the organisation.
For more information on this role please see our detailed Position Description here
Skills Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate
- Demonstrated relevant experience working in a Diversity and Inclusion role and/or tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or extensive experience in a generalist HR role with significant involvement in the delivery of Diversity and Inclusion-related projects and initiatives
- Experience working on the Athena Swan accreditation process is advantageous
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment including the ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks to meet competing deadlines
- Strong knowledge of developing practices policies processes and evaluation tools in diversity and inclusion and organisational change.
- Experience building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders within an organisation
- Passion for enhancing the work environment for all team members.
- Ability to understand and learn about a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and managing diverse perspectives in a respectful way
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated collaboration skills
- A proactive approach demonstrating initiative judgement and a high degree of confidentiality.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours of work for collaboration and contact with global teams based on requirements of the position
The closing date for applications is10th September 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home The George Institute for Global Health
Benefits of a career at The George Institute
We are committed to attracting developing rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.
Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.
- Competitive market salary and benefits
- Salary packaging (lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
- Flexible working arrangements - onsite hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
- Being part of a global team making an impact on global health outcomes
- A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys reward and recognition programs steps challenges and more...
About the George
The George Institute for Global Health(The George) is 700 employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.
As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:
- Lead world-class large-scale clinical trials epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
- Look beyondsingle diseases across the life courseto identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
- Develop low-cost innovative solutions to global unmet needs
- Drive our global impact through a program of research advocacy thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence integrity can-do approach creativity impact and humanitarian commitment.
Please apply now!
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
