Manager - Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

Company Description KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities. Job Description

Our People & Inclusion (P&I) vision is to improve people’s lives at KPMG and beyond. Our passion and purpose to achieve our vision is shared and has been a key pillar in our strategy to build a world class people experience to become the clear choice for our people, clients, and communities.

KPMG’S Inclusion, Diversity and Equity team is building an inclusive culture by listening to the voices of our people, continuing to challenge our existing structures and removing barriers to achieve equitable outcomes for all. Anchored in Leadership Capability, Speak-Up Culture, One-KPMG Community and Psychological Safety, you will help lead the strategy to address structural and systemic barriers to change and promote a safe environment to positively impact the experiences of our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

Your opportunity

In your new role you will be responsible for activities including (but not limited to) the following:

• Accelerate and lead the implementation of the firm’s Access and Inclusion Plan (AIP), including supporting the firms Disability Employee Network (Embrace@KPMG) to ensure initiatives align to key IDE initiatives from development through to execution
• Consult and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Executive Partner Sponsor for Disability Inclusion, Embrace@KPMG steering committee on key disability programs of work into the business and AIP progress updates.
• Support the implementation of the firms Family Friendly program of work that will enable our people to bridge the work and family divide. This includes our Parents at Work partnership, flexible work arrangements and parental leave policy
• Support the Senior Inclusion Manager to deliver the firm’s LGBTQ+ strategy and initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with external accreditation bodies such as the Australian Disability Network and Pride in Diversity
• Contribute to projects across the IDE & Wellbeing team, including collaborating across the broader People and Inclusion (P&I) division

How are you extraordinary?

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• A demonstrated specialisation and experience in IDE as it relates to disability and LGBTQ+ inclusion and a broad and strategic view of inclusion.
• Experience developing IDE initiatives and evaluating and measuring impact
• The ability to provide pragmatic and high-quality advice, practices and solutions to promote an inclusive culture
• Ability to work independently and complex problem-solving using inclusion concepts, as they relate to individual circumstances, organisational development or programs of work
• The ability to use data and insights to help inform actions
• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to adapt messages for a range of audiences
• A growth mindset to challenge the status quo, and drive higher performance across the firm
• Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to working in a fast-paced environment

The KPMG Difference

At KPMG, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that our unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients, and communities. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, women, and people with a cultural or linguistically diverse background.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

KPMG has a decade-long, proud commitment to Indigenous Australia, as demonstrated by the achievement of an Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan. KPMG is a foundation member of Pride in Diversity started in Australia by ACON and is recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness in the workplace. KPMG Australia has been consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) index.

Flexibility empowers wellbeing

Flexibility enables contribution to the community

Flexibility inspires technology & innovation

Flexibility supports family

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.