Culture & DEI Lead

• Join a highly collaborative and commercially minded People & Culture team

• Play a leading role in shaping and scaling our Culture and DEI strategy on a global scale 

• Permanent role based in Melbourne or Sydney 

We're REA 
  
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.  

Where the team fits in 

The Culture & Sustainability team sits within our high-performing People & Culture Group. Passionate about innovation, design and creating solutions to support our people to thrive, we focus on leadership, diversity, wellbeing, culture, community, engagement, ESG, careers & capability. The Culture & Leadership team’s focus is closely integrated with the broader People & Culture team’s strategy; with a predominant focus on cultivating an inclusive, vibrant and cohesive culture across our global teams and architecting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. 

What the role is all about 

The Culture & DEI Lead is responsible for the development and execution of strategies and initiatives that foster employee engagement, promote cultural integration, enhance our DEI goals, and ensure alignment with the REA’s mission and values. This role will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure programs align with REA Groups strategic objectives, foster a dynamic and engaging culture, and support a diverse and inclusive work environment. 

While no two days are likely to be the same in this role, typical activities will include: 

• Developing and implementing a culture strategy that aligns with REA’s business goals, with local and global nuances in mind 

• Creating and delivering a comprehensive DEI strategy which is aligned to local and global business objectives 

• Building and developing Diversity & Belonging policies and practices 

• Partnering with P&C and the broader business as a trusted advisor across DEI and Culture; proactively engaging and consulting with business stakeholders 

• Managing strategic programs and change initiatives to help us achieve our Diversity and Culture goals  

• Developing metrics and dashboarding to assess effectiveness and impact of activities 

• Sharing insights with senior stakeholders; reporting on industry trends, deep-diving into internal metrics and providing data-driven recommendations for future initiatives 

• Building relationships both internally and externally to ensure the business is well-informed and supported to shape and deliver on best practices in Culture & DEI 

• Facilitating workshops, surveys and interviews to assess current activities and sentiment 

• Working closely with our HR Business Partners on our employee listening strategy 

Who we’re looking for 

• Proven experience as a culture expert or in a related role, with a great understanding of organisational culture dynamics 

• Experience developing DEI strategy and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives 

• A diversity champion with a proven track record for enhancing D&I policies and practices  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across all levels 

• Exceptional analytical skills, with experience in utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making 

• Expertise in organisational psychology, change management, or a related field 

• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with cross-functional teams 

• Experience in developing people strategy and the plans to execute  

• Someone who is values-driven and commercially minded 

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 

• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 

• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. 

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