Athena Swan Project Manager
Job No:
GEORGE905
Location:
Barangaroo, Australia
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide
- Part-Time 0.5 (FTE)
- Barangaroo, Sydney CBD (Relocation to September 2025)
- Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2026
- Hybrid working environment
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $95k Base to $120k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong background in project management and a passion for equity and inclusion.
Athena Swan is an accreditation and awards program for gender equity, diversity and inclusion, and is part of The George Institute’s people strategy to enhance our inclusive culture.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in diversity and inclusion, with strong project management skills, excellent communication and a commitment to positivity impact our team and our organisation.
The Opportunity:
The Athena SWAN Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing our Athena Swan Cygnet and Silver applications as well as provide expertise in relation to gender equity and diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives at The George Institute.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead and manage the Athena Swan program, including staff consultations, data analysis, and submission of Silver and Cygnet Award applications.
- Implement and support Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) policies and initiatives aligned with the Institute’s People strategy.
- Coordinate the 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.
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
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The closing date for applications is 2nd July, 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 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 adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Why The George?
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.
- Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
- YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
- A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact