NBN Co is committed to increasing female representation in the workforce under an initiative to raise female participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles.
The company has joined the 精东视频鈥檚 鈥� the first Government Business Enterprise to champion the initiative.
The commitment aligns with nbn鈥檚 target of achieving 40 per cent female representation in management positions. A in Australia found women filled just 23 per cent of senior management and eight per cent of CEOs in STEM industries.
Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia welcomed nbn as a Decadal Plan Champion.
鈥�nbn鈥檚 achievements towards gender equity show it鈥檚 committed to positive and sustainable change for women in STEM,鈥� Ms Arabia said.
鈥淲e are excited to see one of Australia鈥檚 major corporations take the next step in its journey to achieve gender equity and greater diversity in the workforce.鈥�
NBN Co Chief People and Culture Officer Sally Kincaid said nbn has lifted the percentage of women in management roles, with more than 34 per cent in December 2022.
鈥淏ut we need to do more 鈥� and we鈥檙e working hard to reach our goal of 40 per cent,鈥� Ms Kincaid said.
鈥淎s a major telco employer we have a responsibility to demonstrate the personal, professional and industry-wide benefits of recruiting and retaining top female talent.
鈥淛oining the Women in STEM Decadal Plan formalises our commitment 鈥� ultimately, we accept we will be judged by our actions, not what we say.
鈥淎n inclusive culture drives innovation and enables the business to fulfil its purpose of lifting the digital capability of Australia.鈥�
Read to the Women in STEM Decadal Plan.
The Women in STEM plan encourages organisations to work towards gender equity through leadership and cohesion, evaluation, workplace culture, visibility, education and industry action.
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