About the Client

Amnesty International Australia is part of a global, independent movement that courageously campaigns for human rights for all. Made up of people from all walks of life, Amnesty works to expose injustice, hold power to account, and protect freedom of expression. Free from political, religious or financial influence, they advocate fearlessly wherever human rights are under threat.

About the Role

As a human rights organisation, AI Australia (AIA) is deeply committed to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Anti-racism (IDEA) in all aspects of our work, our movement and our workplace.

The IDEA Manager is responsible for providing strategic and tactical advice and operational support to develop, implement, embed and drive AIA's IDEA strategies and programs of initiatives.

The IDEA Manager will report directly to the National Director, and work in collaboration with AIA's People & Culture team, and executive leadership.

Key Duties

• Lead the implementation of AIA's IDEA framework and related strategies, including learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborate across the organisation and with key stakeholders to embed IDEA principles into policies, practices, and culture.
• Drive the delivery of the Reconciliation Action Plan and support internal capability building in inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of IDEA activities and commitments, both nationally and internationally.
• Provide expert, evidence-based advice to senior leadership and contribute to sector-wide IDEA knowledge and innovation.

For a full list of duties please contact Marisa Conlon, [email protected]

Core Capabilities

• Contributes to leading whole of organisation transformational change to create a healthy, respectful, inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible and anti-racist workplace and movement.
• Fosters quality relationships and works collectively and collaboratively across all functions and across the movement.
• Sets and communicates IDEA goals and performance expectations clearly across the movement.
• Listens and learns from others and values other's lived experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrates evidence-based decision making in developing and implementing IDEA related strategies, initiatives and learning and development.
• Considers the overall impact on our work and our diverse movement when solving IDEA related problems and proposing solutions.

Your application should include a 1-2-page cover letter. For guidance in preparing your application, please contact Marisa Conlon at [email protected] to receive the detailed position description.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by midnight, Sunday 8th June 2025.

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Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.

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