At Baker McKenzie we have an exciting new opportunity for a part-time Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Manager.
About Baker McKenzie
At Baker McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave. The first local, truly global law firm in Australia, we commenced operations in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014. Our lawyers work seamlessly with our global colleagues, collectively providing a capacity of more than 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers who work alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable and inclusive.
Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market-leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds–people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.
The Team
The Firm’s People function has responsibility for recruiting, supporting and developing all of the Firm’s people, including our Partners, Lawyers and Professional & Business Services, working closely with the Firm’s leadership to design and deliver the Firm’s people strategy, building on the Firm’s core commitments to collaboration, excellence and inclusivity.
This role will report to our Senior Manager ID&E AP Region. No travel will be required in this role.
Role Purpose
The Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Manager will take proactive action in the Asia Pacific region on ID&E initiatives, to support and be responsible for executing the Firm's agreed ID&E strategy, initiatives, including a focus on metrics and policies in the Australian offices. This position will collaborate closely with the various Inclusion & Diversity Committees, local leadership and business services teams to advance inclusion and diversity goals. The key elements to the current ID&E priorities include gender equality, parents and carers, disability inclusion, mental health & wellbeing, mainstreaming flexibility, culture/ ethnicity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
The ID&E Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across the Firm's network and support the Senior Manager ID&E for the AP region on global programs such as BakerWellbeing, gender equity commitment and regional/AP discussions and projects.
In addition to the above, other responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Delivery of ID&E initiatives in the region;
- Support the ID&E global team in delivery of key projects to integrate and embed ID&E into the region;
- Implement diversity awareness education programming, workshops, and seminars to support all personnel and to further drive the long-term embedding and sustainability of ID&E as part of the Firm’s core approach throughout all aspects of the Firm;
- Attend relevant Sydney based forums;
- Manage and work closely with the office ID&E Committees to ensure that initiatives and programs are planned for each year, with input and contribution from Committee members;
- Work closely with the Australian Office ID&E Committee and Australian management team to drive the Australian ID&E initiatives;
- Lead ID&E events within the Australian offices;
- Manage key internal and external annual reporting and compliance requirements for Australia, including WGEA, Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and AWEI, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information, and design and develop business reports;
- Liaise with external stakeholders across the region (including: Pride in Diversity, WGEA, Resilience@Law);
- Ensure that committee spending is in line with the ID&E budget;
- Collaborate with the Firm's business professional teams;
- Compile, analyse, and maintain internal and external ID&E-related data and metrics, and own and maintain ID&E dashboards to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of ID&E initiatives and strategies;
- Build relationships with lawyers and business service professionals who participate in the committees, with a focus on the Australian offices;
- Take part in inter-firm peer support groups and networking opportunities to stay abreast of best practices; and
- Monitor external best practices and relevant external thought leadership.
About you
- Minimum of 12 months, but ideally two years of continuous inclusion experience, within professional services, preferably in a large law firm;
- Bachelor's degree required; HR, Psychology, Organizational Development, Law Degree or Masters degree a plus;
- Passion for the field of inclusion and diversity;
- Self-motivated; ability to work independently;
- Strong organization skills, including setting priorities, structuring project deliverables, and ability to manage multiple priorities;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent presentation skills; and
- Strong computer literacy, including PowerPoint.
Our Benefits
- Financial benefits: competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your family
- Learning & development opportunities: client and international office secondments and regional and global development programs
- Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle
- Leave: 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with no minimum service, ability to purchase additional annual leave and flexible public holidays
- Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm. Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status and working style may succeed professionally and fully contribute to the goals of the Firm. Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of this role.
Apply today!
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! Please click "apply now".
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
