Inclusion and Belonging Lead

The opportunity

At Downer, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued, respected and able to contribute.

We are looking for an Inclusion and Belonging Lead to help shape and deliver our Inclusion and Belonging Strategy across our Energy and Utilities business.

This is an opportunity to turn strategy into meaningful action. Working with leaders, People and Culture teams, employee networks and community partners, you will help create equitable opportunities and strengthen an inclusive, respectful and high performing workplace.

Please note we prefer the successful candidate to start in January 2027 post office shutdown. We are seeking applicants based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to apply!

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of our Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

• Lead initiatives that advance gender equity and workforce participation

• Support Indigenous participation, inclusion and Reconciliation Action Plan commitments

• Contribute to programs supporting cultural diversity, accessibility and LGBTQIA+ inclusion

• Partner with leaders and People and Culture teams to embed inclusive practices

• Coordinate employee networks, inclusion champions, awareness initiatives and events

• Design and facilitate inclusion and belonging learning programs

• Build leadership capability in inclusive behaviours and culturally safe practices

• Analyse workforce data and turn insights into practical recommendations

• Build meaningful relationships with community organisations, industry bodies and inclusion partners

What we’re looking for

You will bring a collaborative approach, strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence positive change across a complex organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

• Experience developing and implementing inclusion strategies and programs

• An understanding of Indigenous engagement and reconciliation principles

• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and facilitation skills

• Experience delivering projects and supporting organisational change

• The ability to analyse data and translate insights into action

• Strong planning, organisational and project management capability

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Organisational Development, Social Sciences, Business or a related discipline is preferred

What we offer

At Downer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to work that has a genuine impact on our people and communities.

You will join a collaborative environment where you can:

• Influence meaningful inclusion and belonging initiatives

• Work with stakeholders across the Energy and Utilities business

• Build trusted relationships with leaders, employees and community partners

• Help strengthen inclusive leadership capability and workplace practices

• Use data and insights to shape programs and measure progress

About Energy & Utilities

Our Energy & Utilities business works across complex and geographically dispersed operations. This role will partner broadly across the business to help integrate inclusive practices, strengthen employee belonging and support our inclusion objectives.

How to apply

If you are passionate about creating workplaces where people can contribute and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through the advertised application process.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not submit resumes or candidate profiles without prior agreement. Unsolicited resumes and agency submissions will not be accepted.