Join our Melbourne-based People & Culture team in a role that combines Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, and employee wellbeing. Working closely with stakeholders across the firm, you will help deliver meaningful initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support an inclusive, engaging workplace culture. This is a varied opportunity for a People & Culture professional who enjoys coordinating programs, building relationships and driving positive outcomes. You will contribute to firm-wide DE&I initiatives, learning programs and wellbeing activities, while working with a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and passionate about creating inclusive and engaging workplaces.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Coordinate and oversee the DEI program of work, ensuring alignment with firm strategy, timelines and priorities
- Provide secretariat support to the DEI Committee (agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking)
- Advise DEI Working Groups on best practice approaches, including inclusive design, accessibility and engagement
- Partner with Working Groups to develop, plan and deliver annual initiatives and events
- Ensure consistency, quality and alignment across DEI initiatives
- Provide practical, evidence-based advice to stakeholders on inclusive workplace practices
- Identify opportunities to embed DEI into policies, processes, and employee lifecycle activities
- Coordinate DEI-related education and communications across the firm
- Track, measure and report on DEI initiatives and outcomes, including dashboards and insights
- Contribute to external reporting and benchmarking (e.g. WGEA, surveys)
- Maintain and update DEI content on the firm’s intranet
- Manage relationships with external DEI partners and suppliers
- Support DEI governance, frameworks and compliance requirements
Learning & Development Support
- Provide administrative and coordination support for firm wide annual learning programs
- Partner with L&D Manager to embed inclusive design principles across all learning
- Support delivery of DEI-related training and awareness initiatives
- Review training materials to identify and mitigate bias
- Ensure learning programs meet accessibility standards (e.g. accessible formats, captions, inclusive language)
- Coordinate enrolments for key wellbeing and compliance training, including but not limited to Manual Handling, Mental Health
- First Aid (MHFA) Accreditation & Refreshers, Contact Officer Training.
- Coordinate organisation-wide wellbeing initiatives, including but not limited to Annual Flu Vaccination Program, Financial Wellbeing sessions, Registration Support for Corporate Events
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- Maintains cyber security at all times. Cultivate an awareness of security risks, stay informed of latest cyber threats, instil best cybersecurity practises and take practical steps to protect the firm and client from cyberattacks.
Skills/Knowledge
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or a related discipline
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
- Understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles and inclusive workplace practices
- Knowledge of inclusive learning practices, including accessibility standards (e.g. captions, formats, inclusive language)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in Human Resources, DE&I, Learning & Development, or a related field
- Experience coordinating and supporting the delivery of employee programs and initiatives, ideally within DEI, learning, wellbeing or employee engagement
- Experience supporting learning programs with a focus on inclusion and accessibility
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Rhoda Siu on (03) 9609 6737 or RSiu@rk.com.au. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than380 people in Melbourne and Sydney. AtRussell Kennedy we are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies andsolutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our keysectors of focus.
We’re committed to making a difference for our clients,providing opportunities for our people, and delivering lasting change for ourcommunity. As part of our team, you’llreceive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learningopportunities. We encourage aprofessional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of anenjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.
At Russell Kennedy, we respect and celebrate the thingsthat make each of us different. The firmis dedicated to creating an environment that is characterised by equal accessand respected participation of all groups and individuals. This is regardless of all differences,including culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, age, religion,personal circumstances, physical features, abilities and disabilities,socioeconomics and sexual orientation.
We believe we have a culture where individuals of allbackgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their wholeselves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you tocontribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for GenderEquality. We are committed to being aLGBTIQ friendly and disability confident employer. The firm supports and promotes a range ofinitiatives including, the Russell Kennedy Women’s Network and our Diversityand Inclusion committee, with 3 key focuses: Access RK (Accessibility and Disability), Kaleidoscope (CulturalDiversity) and SPARKLE (LGBTIQ).
Russell Kennedyis dedicated to creating and participating in a meaningful process ofreconciliation as part of the broader national reconciliation movement. Our keyaims in embarking on our first RAP are to celebrate the deep knowledge of FirstNations communities, the longest continuing cultures in the world,acknowledge past wrongs and to begin to build a structured future togetherwhere we can play our part in righting those wrongs through our ownreconciliation initiatives.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting the best talentavailable and is open to discussing flexible work arrangements and workplaceadjustments for all of our listed vacancies.
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Coordinator/Advisor - People & Culture in Melbourne employer: Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Russell Kennedy Lawyers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Sydney where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. As a member of the Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety team, you will receive tailored mentoring and development opportunities while engaging with diverse clients across various industries, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
