Senior Manager - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Job Requisition ID: 37001 

• Opportunity to drive gender equity initiatives that shape a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

• Mentoring programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career  

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best

Are you passionate about driving change and making a meaningful impact? Join our team as a Senior Manager in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, with a specific focus on gender equity. Help us create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, while shaping strategies that build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future.

What will your typical day look like?

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our gender equity initiatives. From developing targeted programs and evolving policies, to delivering training that fosters awareness and understanding, your day will be varied and impactful. You’ll analyse gender-related data to inform strategic decisions, champion partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and manage high-profile programs such as WGEA certifications and Family Friendly Workplaces. Through advocacy and leadership, you’ll ensure our organisation continues to advance its DEI goals.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Create and implement effective and targeted gender equity strategies aligned with our DEI objectives.

• Policy Enhancement: Evolve policies and processes to support gender equity, particularly through our Talent lifecycle.

• Educational Initiatives: Develop and facilitate training sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of gender equity issues.

• Data-Driven Insights: Ongoing analysis of gender-related data to identify trends, monitor progress, and inform strategic decisions.

• Collaborative Engagement: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to champion gender equity initiatives and build new partnerships.

• Program Oversight: Manage the implementation of gender equity programs and certifications (e.g., WGEA, Family Friendly Workplaces) ensuring compliance, effectiveness ad impact.

• Advocacy and Communication: Advocate for gender equity and promote its importance within the organisation.

About the team

We are a passionate and committed team who are progressive yet pragmatic in our aspirations. And like yourself, we believe that Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing aren’t just words on a page, they’re core values that sit at the very heart of what we do.

At Deloitte, we prioritise outcomes and empower our people to design work around their lives. We’re deeply committed to wellbeing and offer the flexibility needed to make time for what truly matters—whether that’s family, personal passions, or volunteer commitments. Whatever your priorities, we’re here to have the conversation and support you in finding the balance that works best for you.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be passionate about the business case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and driven to make an impact. You’ll have experience designing and delivering strategies that drive real change and a proven track record of developing market-leading programs within fast-paced, dynamic environments.

You may have all or some of the following skills and experiences:

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in HR, DEI, or a similar role, with experience driving effective gender equity initiatives highly regarded.

• Exceptional problem-solving and strategy design skills—you’re innovative, analytical, and results-driven.

• Outstanding project and program management experience, with a strong ability to plan, execute, and deliver.

• Confident and clear communication skills—both verbal and written.

• A proven ability to overcome barriers and execute initiatives with tenacity and drive.

• Experience engaging with a broad range of senior stakeholders to gain buy-in and alignment.

• Creative and innovative thinking to design impactful, forward-looking solutions.

• Strong analytical skills—you can identify trends, interpret data, and inform strategic decisions.

• A strong network and the ability to leverage relationships to champion DEI initiatives.

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!

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By applying to this job, you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally.

At Deloitte, we know we’re at our best when we look out for one another; prioritise respect, fairness, development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. 

The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.