Gender equality at Mission Australia
Overview
Mission Australia is committed to advancing gender equality, workplace respect and inclusion. This strategy outlines the actions we will take to meet Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) requirements, reduce barriers to participation, strengthen workplace culture and create equitable opportunities for people of all genders.
Why gender equality matters
Gender equality supports better outcomes for our people, our clients and our organisation. By addressing inequity, improving representation and fostering inclusive workplaces, we can strengthen employee wellbeing, leadership capability and organisational performance.
Our commitment
We are committed to embedding gender equality across the employee lifecycle through leadership accountability, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. Our approach aligns with WGEA requirements and Mission Australia's broader diversity and inclusion priorities.
Pay equity and fair remuneration
We are committed to understanding and reducing our gender pay gap through regular analysis, reporting and action. This includes reviewing remuneration practices, monitoring workforce data and identifying opportunities to improve pay equity across the organisation.
Flexible work and caring responsibilities
Flexible work helps employees balance work, family and caring responsibilities while supporting attraction, retention and wellbeing. We will continue to strengthen flexible work practices, education and support across the organisation.
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces
Every employee deserves to feel safe, respected and included. We are committed to preventing harassment, discrimination and bullying, while supporting employees experiencing family and domestic violence.
Career development and leadership opportunities
We aim to create equitable access to development, mentoring, sponsorship and leadership pathways. By strengthening talent management practices, we can support diverse representation across all levels of the organisation.
Equitable recruitment and advancement
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, selection and promotion processes. By applying a gender lens to hiring and advancement decisions, we can identify and address potential barriers and biases.
Embedding gender equality across Mission Australia
Gender equality is everyone's responsibility. We will apply a gender lens to policies, programs and decision-making to ensure our systems, processes and culture support equitable outcomes.
Measuring our progress
We will track progress through workforce data, employee feedback and WGEA reporting requirements. Regular monitoring and review will help ensure our actions deliver meaningful and sustainable change.
Download the full Gender Equality Strategy
Read the complete strategy to learn more about our commitments, actions, targets and reporting framework.