Consult Australia Champions of Change 8th Annual Industry Lunch
Fostering a Culture of Respect – For All
Join us for the 8th Annual Champions of Change Industry lunch with keynote speaker Dr Niki Vincent, passionate advocate for gender equality and expert on inclusive leadership. With a PhD in Psychology, Dr Vincent’s career has spanned senior roles across Australian governments and globally. She currently serves as Victoria’s inaugural Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner.
In an increasingly complex environment, diverse, inclusive and respectful workplaces have proven critical to high performance—boosting financial outcomes, driving innovation, and helping organisations attract and retain top talent.
Australia is leading with bold legislative reforms—the Respect at Work Act, mandatory gender pay gap reporting, and organisational diversity target setting. Yet challenges remain. Global backlash against DEI is rising, and public attitudes are increasingly divided.
How do we stay the course and foster a culture of respect - for all?
Dr Vincent will share lessons from leading Victoria’s Gender Equality Strategy. She’ll be joined by Belinda Virant, Managing Director - Australia, Arcadis, and Barbara Crossley, CEO, Umwelt—members of the Consult Australia Champions of Change.
This is a timely opportunity to engage with sector leaders and drive forward the conversation on workplace culture and performance.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Fullerton Hotel Heritage Ballroom, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Cost: (Inc GST).
$265 Members
$2660 Member Table of 10
$320 Non-Members
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Dr Niki Vincent
Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner
Dr Niki Vincent is an award-winning leader and changemaker with a diverse background spanning statutory offices, academia, business, and the community sector. She currently serves as Victoria’s inaugural Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, where she leads the implementation of Australia’s first Gender Equality Act, driving systemic change across 300 organisations, 450,000 employees, and the broader community.
With a PhD in Psychology (adult development and leadership), Dr Vincent’s career has included statutory office and senior executive roles such as South Australia’s Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, CEO of the Leaders Institute of South Australia, Member of the Remuneration Tribunal of SA, and multiple research leadership positions. She has also worked internationally on major public health projects.
She currently holds several board and advisory roles, including with the Centre for Workplace Excellence (University of South Australia), and with Jobs and Skills Australia’s Gender Economic Equality Study. She is a member of the Victoria Selection Committee for the Public Service Medal and holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship with UniSA.
A Nationally Accredited Mediator and graduate of a Harvard Kennedy School leadership program, Dr Vincent has received several honours, including two University Medals, a Telstra Business Woman of the Year SA finalist award, and an Australian Leadership Award.
Dr Vincent is known for her clarity of purpose, depth of experience, and commitment to equity and justice, as well as being an engaging speaker, advisor, and advocate. She is passionate about gender equality, inclusive leadership, evidence-informed policy, and using data to drive social impact.
She is the mother of 4 adult children, as well as 3 young adult foster and stepchildren. She is an avid hiker, nature-lover, cinema-goer and Radio National podcast listener.