Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Specialist

Downer


Date: 2 days ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About The Team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.

We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Job Description

Empower Change and Help us Shape the Future!

Join Us as a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change and building truly inclusive workplaces?

We’re looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist to join our high-performing Learning & Development function within the Energy and Utilities division at Downer.

In this role, you’ll be a key driver in shaping and embedding inclusive practices across an ANZ workforce. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values authenticity, innovation, and impact.

What Are We Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced D&I professional with demonstrated success in designing and implementing a diversity and inclusion framework within a national organisation. You bring practical insight, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn ideas into action.

You Are Someone Who

  • Champions equity and belonging at every level of the organisation
  • Understands the unique needs of diverse communities across Australia and New Zealand
  • Can influence, engage and educate stakeholders from site-based teams to senior leadership
  • Brings data-driven decision-making to create sustainable, measurable outcomes
  • Demonstrated success in building, delivering and embedding robust best practice programs of work in the D&I Space

Why should you join us?

At Downer, we don’t just talk about inclusion, we live it. You will be part of a purpose-driven business committed to creating safer, more inclusive, and thriving workplaces for all. We celebrate individuality, respect different perspectives, and believe diversity makes us stronger.

Together, we will shape programs that foster cultural awareness, improve accessibility, and ensure every team member has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Ready to lead change and create impact?

If you are a D&I specialist who thrives in a values-led, purpose-driven environment and you’re ready to help drive transformation across an ANZ business, we’d love to hear from you.

At Downer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
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