The results show that GWW is well on its way to delivering our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at work.
Over 76 per cent of Greater Western Water (GWW) people participated in our recent Diversity and Inclusion survey. Results show we are on track to achieve our diversity commitments and exceed in some areas.
Cultural and linguistic diversity is a great strength for our organisation. Forty per cent of our employees indicated they speak a language other than English.
Other highlights showed that 37 per cent of our team were born overseas across 52 different nations. First Nations peoples and LGBTQI+ communities are well represented. They form 2 per cent and 5 per cent of our workforce, respectively.
We are also meeting the collective Victorian water target for accessibility ahead of schedule, with 10 per cent of our people identifying as having a disability.
The results show that GWW is well on its way to delivering our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at work.
Diversity vital to a better water authority
Our Chief People Officer, Louise Meadows, says diversity in the workplace is an important asset. It acknowledges each employee’s unique potential and contributes to a thriving workplace and fair work culture.
“Embracing diversity fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone has value, respect and takes part in engagement. Diverse organisations like ours have more to offer as we can provide a larger scope of experience, ideas and innovation. It also reflects our culturally-rich service area. It enables us to be better equipped to deliver trusted services for these customers and communities”.
The survey results will help support actions set out in GWW’s first Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP). The GEAP was issued earlier in the year.
The four-year plan forms part of GWW’s commitment to meet and exceed the requirements of the Gender Equality Act 2020, the first legislation of its kind in Victoria.
To read the full plan, visit our GEAP page.
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