Equity, inclusion & belonging

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Two people walking down a hallway; one uses crutches and wears a red plaid skirt, the other wears a blue shirt and black pants.

At the Women’s, we recognise that our workforce is our best asset. We value the diverse backgrounds, lived experiences and expertise of our employees. Our leadership is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that enhances staff, patient and consumer wellbeing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. This includes people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with caring responsibilities, people who are linguistically or culturally diverse, and people of all ages and genders. We appreciate and celebrate the unique contribution that intersectional identities bring to the workplace.

The Women’s acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia. We deeply appreciate, value and respect the stories, traditions and living cultures of First Nations Peoples, and believe these are integral to the future of the Women’s.

We encourage anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to work with us. We invite you to visit our Aboriginal careers webpage.

Commitment in action

The Women’s recognises the importance of equity, inclusion and belonging for our staff, volunteers, patients, consumers and visitors.

“The Women’s would not exist without our workforce. I’m proud of each and every individual that makes up our diverse and vibrant community. We are on a journey to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors feels that they belong.”

- Prof Sue Matthews, Chief Executive Officer

Staff benefits and initiatives

Below is a snapshot of some of the initiatives and services that are available to staff at the Women’s.

Support and inclusion programs, such as First Nations mentoring, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, Breastfeeding Friendly accreditation and family violence leave and support.