Gender Equality at Australian Government Career Pathways

Equality ensures everyone has an opportunity to make the most of their experiences, careers and talent.

Equality is about recognising differences and providing tools and support so everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

The Australian Public Service (APS) Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26 seeks to drive practical and impactful action for lasting change. Under this strategy we now see that women make up 50% of our senior executive staff and our gender pay gap has continued to trend down to the current 6.6 per cent.

There is more that we can do and our challenge is to maintain momentum and sustain progress. Gender equality, and our broader diversity and inclusion objectives, must continue to be prioritised.

The benefits of gender equality are clear: respectful and safe work environments, improved employee engagement and wellbeing, and increased innovation and productivity.