The University of Canberra (UC) has received a citation as an employer of choice from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
It is the 12th consecutive year UC has received the award.
Vice-Chancellor and President of UC, Deep Saini said that as one of 140 organisations nationwide to be named a 2018-19 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, UC was leading the charge in promoting an active commitment to gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Professor Saini said the recent announcement of himself as a Pay Equity Ambassador under the WGEA was further evidence of UC’s commitment.
“The university has a long history of proactively supporting gender equality,” Professor Saini said.
“People are attracted to the University of Canberra because of our distinctive culture, values and focus on putting our people first,” he said.
“Our staff, students and alumni are our greatest assets and this citation is a victory for us all.”
He said to ensure continued improvement and commitment to gender equality, UC would be undertaking further analysis of gender pay equity.
Director of WGEA, Libby Lyons said embracing workplace gender equality meant different things for different organisations.
“Every employer committed to gender equality embarks upon their own unique journey towards achieving equal participation by women and men in their workplace,” Ms Lyons said.
“The WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation provides a rigorous and sophisticated roadmap to guide employers along the path.”
