Board Diversity Manager

About us

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance, building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50,000 includes directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors. 

The Education and Policy Leadership team plays a vital role in advancing the AICD's governance leadership agenda through policy influence, stakeholder engagement, research, education and thought leadership. Working across the organisation and with external partners, the team helps shape conversations that strengthen governance practices and deliver positive outcomes for Australian organisations and communities.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the AICD's most visible and impactful strategic priorities. As Board Diversity Manager, you will champion initiatives that help create more diverse, inclusive and high-performing boards across Australia. Working closely with senior leaders, directors, policy experts, industry bodies and key partners, you will shape strategy, influence public discourse, deliver meaningful programs and build strong partnerships that drive measurable outcomes.

This role sits at the intersection of governance, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and program leadership, offering the opportunity to influence positive change at a national level. You'll bring together diverse perspectives, translate insights into action and help ensure the AICD remains a trusted leader in advancing board diversity and governance excellence across Australia.

Your remit will be broad and will include:

• Leading the development and execution of the AICD's Board Diversity Strategy
• Driving organisation-wide coordination of diversity initiatives, partnerships and engagement activities
• Developing programs, campaigns and research that support greater diversity on Australian boards
• Working closely with policy colleagues to inform advocacy and public policy positions
• Overseeing board diversity data, reporting and insights to support evidence-based decision making
• Establishing evaluation frameworks to measure impact and inform future priorities
• Managing high-profile diversity programs, including the Chair's Mentoring Program and scholarship initiatives
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, industry bodies and strategic partners
• Supporting the AICD's partnership with the Australian Chapter of the 30% Club
• Representing the AICD at events, forums and stakeholder engagements to advance board diversity outcomes

You are a collaborative and influential professional with a genuine passion for advancing diversity and inclusion within Australian boardrooms. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating complex environments, you combine strategic thinking with strong execution capability. You are highly organised, evidence-driven and able to bring people together around shared objectives, while building trusted relationships that deliver meaningful outcomes

You will champion the AICD “OneTeam” approach and values of: Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration. In addition, you will also have the following:

• Deep understanding of the value and impact of board diversity
• Demonstrable experience designing and delivering diversity-focused initiatives, campaigns or programs 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior executive and director-level audiences
• Experience establishing and managing strategic partnerships
• Exceptional written communication skills, including preparation of reports, papers and presentations
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting and presenting data-driven insights
• Highly developed facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively across cross-functional teams
• Sound understanding of governance, public policy or member-based organisations will be highly regarded

There are many benefits of joining the AICD, but the following are examples of what you can expect:

• Enjoy true flexibility with hybrid working arrangements that support balance and productivity.
• Maximise your benefits with access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
• Feel supported with a comprehensive employee assistance program available to you and your immediate family.
• Join a collaborative, solutions‑focused team that genuinely lives a ‘One Team’ culture.
• Grow your career with confidence through our capability framework, ongoing professional development programs, and access to the AICD education platform—including training courses, webinars, professional coaching, and external study support.
• Have an impact in an organisation recognised as the gold standard in governance, policy, and leadership across Australia.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexuality, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability. 

We provide reasonable adjustments including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@aicd.com.au.

For further information on what it’s like to work with us, please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:

• Our Careers page: https://www.aicd.com.au/about-aicd/work-aicd.html 
• Our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/school/35753/ 

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the position by clicking 'Apply'. Please note, applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates shortly after this date. If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please contact Renee Patu, Talent Acquisition Manager, via email on peopleandculture@aicd.com.au.