Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF’s actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

Benefits of working with MSF Australia 

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements   
• Salary packaging plus insurance benefits & allowances  
• Annual salary & annual performance reviews 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Meditation classes & wellbeing support  
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusion 
• Career growth & development opportunities 
• Additional leave & purchased leave options 
• Annual personal training budget & LinkedIn learning Licence  
• Novated Lease & Flare workplace benefits 
• Monthly Friday afternoons off! 
• Plus more! 

Responsibilities  

Reporting to the Head of Domestic HR this newly created part time position will lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives for MSF Australia and MSF New Zealand, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and global DEI commitments.  The position is 2.5 days per week, ideally distributed across five days, though we are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate. 

With a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace this collaborative role will help to drive meaningful change, develop policy, support learning and play a central role in embedding culturally safe practices.  Accountabilities will include: 

• Chair and coordinate MSFA’s DEIB Committee 
• Design and implement the DEIB Action Plan and associated initiatives 
• Integrate DEIB principles across HR and L&D functions, including training content and policy development 
• Coordinate DEIB-related events, engagement activities, and awareness campaigns 
• Produce internal DEIB communications 
• Support Employee Relations with inclusion-focused advice on sensitive workplace matters 
• Monitor external trends, legal requirements, and MSF global DEI developments 
• Drive and track progress on the MSFA’s Reconciliation Plan 
• Report on DEIB compliance metrics  
• Build positive working relationships with staff, managers, and international DEIB focal points 

Requirements  

To be successful in this highly visible and impactful position, you will be known for your consultative approach and ability to influence.  Lived experience in any aspect of DEIB is welcomed and valued. Ideally you will be motivated by working in humanitarian aid, and can demonstrate the following:  

•  Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in HR, organisational development, social sciences, or a related field 
• Strong understanding of DEIB concepts, practices, and relevant Australian legislation 
• Experience delivering workplace culture or inclusion strategies 
• Understanding of HR/ER frameworks and ability to approach sensitive issues with care 
• Project coordination skills and committee or stakeholder group management experience 
• Excellent communication, facilitation and engagement skills 
• Experience producing internal communications such as newsletters or reports 
• Familiarity with DEIB frameworks such as RAPs, DAPs and anonymous feedback systems 
• Experience in cross-cultural or values-driven environments is highly desirable. 

Applications 

Select the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter via the MSFA Careers Portal. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.  

For more information, see the Job Description or contact the MSFA Talent Acquisition team with any questions via MSFAOfficeRecruitment@sydney.msf.org    

At MSF Australia, we believe the following five values form the foundations of our culture – Transparency, Respect, Understanding of Diversity, Stepping In and CollaboraTion.  

We value T.R.U.S.T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build.  

MSF Australia (MSFA) is committed to developing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and fostering a culture of belonging for all our staff. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better achieve our social mission of providing aid without agenda. We strongly encourage First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from diverse cultures and language groups, and people who live with a disability to apply. We invite all requests for a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process if this will support your application. For more information, call or email MSFA Human Resources on +61 2 8570 609   MSFAOfficeRecruitment@sydney.msf.org  

MSF Australia has a Child Protection Policy and COVID-19 vaccination policy in place, all employees are required to comply with these policies.  

In support of the Child Protection Policy, a criminal background check will be required during the recruitment process for selected candidates. A criminal record will not automatically preclude anyone from the position they have been selected for.