Improving gender equity

We are committed to improving gender equity in the workplace, demonstrated by:

Our initiatives include:

increasing the proportion of women in senior positions
increasing support of career progression of women in research
providing equal remuneration for women and men for work of equal or comparable value
removing barriers that prevent women from participating equally in the workplace
providing more access to resources for women to achieve leadership roles
eliminating assumptions of caring responsibilities of men and women
changing workplace culture to embrace gender equality as a normative practice
assisting in making transition from parental leave to return to work as smooth as possible.

Resources

Women, Careers and Universities: Where to From Here? (PDF, 1.2 MB): Published in 2016, this research paper provides a deep insight into the gendered nature of employment, working conditions and career patterns of university staff, with emphasis on key points in the career life cycle.
It starts with us - The Leadership Shadow: This simple management model suggests actions and behaviours that are most likely to support progress in gender diversity. It will help managers listen, learn and led by example by understanding the impact of their personal actions.
Superannuation and Gender Pay Gaps report (PDF, 110KB): Published in February 2016, this Workplace Gender Equality Agency report identifies the effect the gender pay gap has on superannuation in Australia at different ages.
SAGE Athena SWAN: A list of research and resources to help develop evidence-based diversity and inclusion initiatives in your organisational unit.