Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Lead

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a ongoing, full-time position within the Organisational Development Team. You will be responsible for functionally leading diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at The RCH. You will provide both design and hands-on delivery of a range of strategic and operational initiatives that support this portfolio. 

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Lead.

Classification for this position will be governed by Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers, and depending on experience will range from AO81 (Grade 8, Level 1) to AO85 (Grade 8, Level 5), plus Superannuation. 

What you'll achieve:

• Provide exceptional functional leadership across the portfolio including managing the developent of the RCH DEIB strategic plan
• Manage the delivery and implementation of RCH action plans related to the portfolio
• Design and deliver communication strategies and engage with senior stakeholderes and multidiscipllinary teams to implement initiatives
• Manage and deliver events in RCH's DEIB Calendar, including collaborating with other members of the Melbourne Children's Campus and broader LHSN

Your skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field, e.g., Diversity and Inclusion, Organisational Development, Human Resources
• Many years’ relevant experience in diversity and inclusion in large complex organisations
• Demonstrated data management and analysis skills, particularly with large datasets
• Extensive experience and skill in diversity and inclusion issues and ability to apply these in an organisational context

If this sounds like you or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description. 

About the Department:

Organisational Development works across the RCH to help realise the potential of all RCH team members. In particular, we do this by working with leaders across all departments, so they can engage and develop their teams. Our work includes facilitating the following programs: Leadership Academy, People Matter Survey, PDAPs, Orientation, and Our Values and Compact sessions.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain, if applicable to role
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Helen Siddel, Director, Organisational Development via ph:03 9345 6919 OR email: helen.siddel@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 28 July 2026.