DEI Specialist

Role: DEI Specialist

Assignment Location

APAC – Melbourne based, with opportunities to travel to other states where appropriate to support DEI initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and employee events.

Assignment Duration

3 months in total, with 8 weeks based in Australia.

Working Hours

Standard working hours aligned with local operations.

About the Assignment

This assignment will support the ongoing delivery and evolution of Bupa's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy across Australia, New Zealand & Hong Kong.

Working closely with the DEI team and partnering with Business Unit stakeholders, you will play a key role in driving initiatives that foster an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workplace. The role will support the design, coordination, communication, and implementation of DEI programs and activities that strengthen representation, inclusion, belonging, and employee engagement across APAC.

As a key member of the Melbourne office, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of DEI events, awareness campaigns, cultural celebrations, employee network initiatives, and learning opportunities. You will also support stakeholder engagement activities and help embed inclusive practices across the organisation.

The role will provide exposure to a broad range of DEI priorities, including gender equity, accessibility, cultural inclusion, LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee resource groups, reconciliation, and inclusive leadership. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to support delivery against strategic objectives while creating meaningful experiences that enable all employees to thrive.

In addition, this role will contribute to DEI reporting, insights, and governance activities, helping measure progress and communicate outcomes to leadership teams and key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

As part of this strategic agenda, you'll:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of DEI initiatives aligned to the DEI strategy and broader people priorities.
• Develop and implement communication plans and engagement activities that increase awareness, understanding, and participation in DEI programs.
• Partner with Business Units and key stakeholders to support the delivery of inclusive workplace practices and interventions.
• Coordinate and support DEI events, awareness campaigns, employee network activities, and key diversity calendar moments, both virtually and in person.
• Assist in creating presentations, resources, toolkits, and communications that promote inclusion, belonging, and equitable outcomes.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives that elevate diverse voices and experiences across the organisation.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and reporting of DEI metrics, insights, and outcomes to inform decision-making and track progress against strategic goals.
• Stay informed on emerging DEI trends, best practices, and external benchmarks to support continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, enjoys working with people, and is motivated to create positive and lasting impact within organisations.

Essential

• Experience in communications, employee engagement, project coordination, events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and creating inclusive workplace cultures.

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting DEI, Culture, Wellbeing, People, Corporate Affairs, or Sustainability initiatives.
• Understanding of key DEI concepts, including belonging, accessibility, equity, intersectionality, and inclusive leadership.
• Experience working across multiple Business Units and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience supporting employee network groups and/or inclusion and engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of DEI reporting, benchmarking, or data analysis.

Other Important Information

You will be supported by a collaborative and passionate team based in Australia. This assignment provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, working on meaningful initiatives that contribute to a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

The team is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels empowered to contribute. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and make a tangible impact on the employee experience across ANZ.

Location

Melbourne Office (33X)

Recruiter

Robert Kulevski