DEI Consults

Cut through the complexity. Get expert DEI advice that actually moves the needle.

Gender equity challenges are rarely simple. Our DEI Advisors work directly with your team to diagnose root causes, stress-test your strategy, and give you clear, tailored recommendations.

4,000+

employee benefits improved through our advisory work last year

200+

organisations supported across sectors

1.5M

women providing real-time benchmark data

10+

years of gender equity expertise in Australia

Why expert guidance matters

Good intentions don’t close gender gaps. Targeted action does.

Without expert guidance, it’s easy to fall into performative actions that don’t create lasting change. Many organisations invest in DEI initiatives that address symptoms rather than root causes — and end up frustrated by slow progress and poor data. Our advisors help you tackle the underlying issues, ensuring your processes, policies, culture, and leadership all align to create genuinely inclusive workplaces.

What makes WORK180’s advice different is the evidence base we bring: benchmarking data from 1.5 million women on what they actually want from employers, and performance data from hundreds of organisations. Your strategy is shaped by real evidence, not best guesses.

How an engagement works

1. Discovery

We understand your goals, current challenges, and where your organisation sits on its DEI journey

2. Focused sessions

Your advisor works through the specific challenge with you. No generic advice, no off-the-shelf frameworks

3. Practical outcomes

You leave with clear next steps, recommendations, or a revised plan you can act on immediately

What we can cover

Whatever the challenge, we can help

This list is not exhaustive. If you have a specific need, we’ll tailor the engagement to your goals.

Job advertisement review and rewrite
Workplace inclusion and
psychological safety
DEI strategy or action plan review
DEI action plan development
DEI analysis and benchmarking
Guidance on setting and achieving
WGEA targets
DEI survey review or development
Flexible working review and recommendations
Employee Resource Group
strategy review
Policy or process review
and development
Parental leave, menopause,
and benefits policy
And much more — ask us
What this looks like in practice

Three example engagement pathways

Each engagement is scoped to your organisation. These are three examples of how clients have used consult sessions to address real challenges.

Objective

Strengthen inclusive hiring and reduce barriers for women applicants

Job advertisement review and rewrite
Inclusive hiring workshop with your recruitment team
Develop a tailored inclusive hiring guide
Objective

Build a DEI strategy grounded in what your employees actually say

Review DEI survey results and benchmarking assessment
WORK180 facilitates focus groups with your people
Use findings to review and strengthen your DEI strategy
Objective

Give your employee resource groups real influence and lasting structure

Discovery session on ERG challenges and current structure
Review of ERG governance and ways of working
ERG strategy workshop with leaders and members
Imposter Syndrome workshop for ERG participants

Ready to talk through your specific DEI challenge?

Book a free 30-minute meeting — we’ll listen and recommend the right starting point
Why WORK180

What makes our advisors different

There are plenty of DEI consultants. Here’s what you get when you work with the best.

01

Backed by data no other consultancy has

We benchmark your organisation against insights from 1.5 million women on what they actually want from employers, and performance data from hundreds of organisations. Your strategy is shaped by real evidence, not gut feel.

02

Practitioners who’ve led change inside organisations

Our advisors have worked inside organisations, not just consulted to them. They understand what it takes to get leadership buy-in, manage competing priorities, and drive progress without perfect conditions.

03

Remedies, not ridicule

We meet you where you are. No finger-pointing, no impractical idealism. Clear, actionable guidance that respects the reality of your organisation and the genuine complexity of workplace change.

04

An intersectional lens across all our work

WORK180 specialises in gender equity and ensures an intersectional lens across everything we do — accounting for the overlapping identities and experiences that shape how women experience your workplace.

05

Proven impact across sectors

We’ve supported organisations across engineering, government, financial services, technology, and more. Last year, WORK180’s advisory work contributed to more than 4,000 employee benefit improvements, positively impacting 260,000 women.

06

Practical outcomes, not reports that gather dust

Every engagement is designed to leave your team with something they can act on immediately — whether that’s a revised strategy, an action plan, a rewritten job ad, or clearer goals to take back to your leadership team.

What clients say

Feedback from organisations that have worked with WORK180 DEI Advisors

“Our Advisor was very knowledgeable and helpful. WORK180 provided us with a range of resources that made a real difference to our approach.”

Alexis McKay
DEI Specialist, ASC

“Our experience with our WORK180 Advisor has been extremely positive. Very knowledgeable with DEI and excellent facilitation skills. AGL would be happy to consider having more sessions with WORK180 in future.”

Paul Sabato
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, AGL

“WORK180’s approach has provided us with a framework to understand our strengths and opportunities specific to gender equity, enabling us to define our gender roadmap with confidence.”

Andrew Baker
Value Lead, Career Experiences, Woolworths Group

Frequently asked questions

How does a DEI consult engagement get started?
Book a free 30-minute meeting with our team. We’ll listen to your current challenges and goals, then recommend the right scope and format for your engagement. No commitment required at that stage.
How is WORK180's advice different from a standard DEI consultancy?
Most DEI consultancies work from general best-practice frameworks. WORK180 brings benchmarking data from 1.5 million women on what they actually want from employers — so your strategy is shaped by real evidence about your specific audience, not just sector averages.
Do you work with organisations that are just getting started with DEI?
Yes. We work with organisations at all stages — from those just starting to build a strategy, to those with established programs looking to sharpen their approach. We meet you where you are.
Are sessions delivered online or in person?
All sessions are hosted online. This makes scheduling faster and more flexible, especially for organisations with people across multiple locations or states.

Ready to get expert advice on your specific challenge?

Book a free 30-minute meeting. We’ll listen, understand where you are, and recommend the right approach for your organisation.

  • 30 minute call
  • No commitment required
  • WORK180 specialist assigned