Diversity in Tech Lead

Sydney, Canberra, or Melbourne - Flexible Hybrid Role

Tech Council of Australia

The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) is Australia’s peak industry body for the tech sector. The TCA comprises the full spectrum of tech companies and tech adopters, providing a trusted voice for Australia's technology industry. We aim to advise and engage with Australian governments, businesses, and the wider community to support the ongoing creation, development, and adoption of technology across industries.

The Australian tech sector is a pillar of the Australian economy, contributing $167 billion to GDP annually and employing over 860,000 people. This makes the tech sector equivalent to Australia’s third-largest industry, behind mining and banking, and Australia’s seventh-largest employing sector.

You will be joining a fantastic team of passionate, curious, and committed individuals. You will play a crucial, high-profile role in helping deliver measurable outcomes for women transitioning into tech roles, enhancing diversity across Australia's tech ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful and lasting change, helping shape a more inclusive tech industry that benefits everyone.

Mission of Role

The Diversity in Tech Lead is responsible for leading the TCA’s diversity, equity and inclusion program and supporting our mission to create a technology ecosystem in Australia that is as diverse as the people it serves. In particular, this includes delivering the TCA’s Next Wave: Women’s Tech Transitions program.

The role will involve working with TCA members to develop and deliver strategic diversity-focused initiatives that enable more women and other cohorts to successfully transition into and thrive within technology careers. This position requires significant stakeholder engagement, excellent project management, and strategic initiative delivery, collaborating closely with internal teams and external industry partners.

Key Outcomes this Role is Responsible for:

Program Initiative Development and Execution: Lead and deliver diversity-focused initiatives, including the Next Wave program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.

Industry Relationship Management: Build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, ensuring active engagement and collaboration for program success.

Event Coordination and Promotion: Oversee event planning and coordination, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for participants.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams to leverage expertise, ensuring successful program execution and alignment with TCA objectives.

Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and report on program outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability to stakeholders and government funding bodies.

Continuous Improvement: Refine program approaches based on feedback and measurable outcomes, driving sustained impact in the diversity space.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Motivation to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce within the tech industry.

Proven ability to autonomously develop, plan, and execute complex programs, identifying new opportunities and initiatives to drive impactful diversity outcomes.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and effectively manage relationships at senior levels across diverse industry and community stakeholders.

Capable of working independently, including confidently representing the TCA in public forums and the media.

Remuneration and Conditions of Employment

Remuneration: $120–145k p.a., incl. Super commensurate with experience

Additional benefits include salary sacrificing options, monthly phone allowance, and training budget.

Position is a full-time permanent role with a six-month probation period.

Working from home with 2 days per week in the office can be accommodated, and other flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Position based in Canberra, Sydney, or Melbourne

The Tech Council of Australia is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both in the people who work here and in the organisations we serve. We value difference in thought, experience and perspectives and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive equally.