Analyst, Embedding Equality

About Us

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

The Gender Equality Focus Area is committed to forging a future where all people realise their inherent freedom and equality. Strengthening partnerships is critical to achieve this. Guided by the 2030 Strategy, Gender Equality is focused on ending the egregious human rights abuses of modern slavery and gender-based violence, shifting harmful social norms and legislative barriers to gender equality, and creating new economic opportunities that will empower women from the boardroom to the factory floor. Although Walk Free will continue to work globally, all four bodies of work will prioritise Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

About the Opportunity

Minderoo is seeking an Advisor to provide strategic input across the Embedding Equality and Freedom from Violence bodies of work, while also supporting their effective implementation, management and evaluation. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships, partnerships and projects that advance shared goals and deliver meaningful impact.

Reporting to the Head of Embedding Equality, you will contribute to shaping and delivering initiatives that promote gender equality and prevent violence through collaborative, evidence-informed approaches.

In this role, you will:

• Build and nurture trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing in pursuit of shared objectives.
• Support the delivery of projects across both bodies of work, including coordinating project logistics and activities.
• Assist with project implementation by managing timelines, deliverables and workflows to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide advice on strategies and projects aligned to the bodies of work, applying continuous improvement principles to strengthen gender equality outcomes.
• Contribute to communications and engagement activities, including drafting updates, preparing presentations and supporting stakeholder forums and events.

About You

The successful candidate will be well versed in strategy development, project management, program development, and grant management.

You are a proactive and adaptable professional with experience across strategy development, project and program delivery, and grant management. You are comfortable working in complex environments and thrive on collaboration and problem-solving.

You will also bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a discipline such as social sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced or complex environments, with the ability to improve efficiencies, prioritise competing demands and resolve operational issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Subject matter expertise in areas such as gender equality, gender-based violence, men and masculinities, or youth engagement (desirable but not essential).
• A proactive, positive mindset and a genuine commitment to social impact.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Attractive parental leave 
• Career development opportunities

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.