DEI Specialist People and Culture | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Melbourne | Contract, six months with genuine extension potential | $575 to $650 per day plus super (equivalent to $130,000 to $150,000 plus super)

A large scale operator with a unionised, volume blue collar workforce is bringing in a DEI Specialist to deliver on existing gender equity and reporting commitments. This is a hands on, contributor level role with real scope from day one.

The business operates in a highly regulated, structured workplace, with a small internal People function that works closely with embedded business partners across the organisation.

The Role
Owns delivery of gender equity programs across a male dominated workforce
Leads DEI metrics collation, analysis, and reporting, including WGEA style reporting
Reports internally and externally against existing strategic commitments
Partners with People business partners and employee network groups
Manages relationships with external DEI providers on assigned initiatives
Works within a small, close knit team with genuine autonomy





Background Required
Direct experience delivering WGEA or equivalent gender equity reporting
Comfortable operating as a sole contributor with limited internal support
Experience in a highly regulated, highly unionised, or complex operational workplace
Confident translating DEI value into commercial, business facing terms

What's On Offer
$575 to $650 per day plus super (equivalent to $130,000 to $150,000 plus super)
Six month contract engagement with a genuine chance of extension based on fit.
Real ownership from day one in a lean, high accountability team.

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📌 Dei And Engagement Specialist Melbourne
🏢 weave. Recruitment
📍 Melbourne