Striving for gender equality benefits everyone

CASPA is proud to be part of a female-dominated sector and support the progression of women within our organisation. We are committed to promoting gender equality at all levels. 59% of our workforce identifies as women and our senior management team includes 22 women and 9 men. We recognise that equality isn’t just about numbers. For us, it’s about creating real opportunities, equitable efforts to support professional growth, and ensuring that everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Highlighting gender disparity in the workplace in Australia

In Australia, gender equality has seen some progress, but significant inequalities remain. While the gender-pay gap is smaller in female-dominated industries, they often have have lower pay overall*.

Multiple studies have highlighted the benefits of a gender diverse workforce*

• • Increased efficiency and productivity
• • A more engaged workforce
• • A higher level of creativity and innovation
• • When organisations hire more diversly, they have access to a far larger talent pool
• • More flexible working arrangements
• • Enhanced workplace culture
• • More women in leadership leads to a reduced gender-pay gap
• • Improved organisational reputation
• • Enhanced talent attraction and retention

Creating pathways for women in leadership at CASPA

• At CASPA, we are committed to building an inclusive culture, including structured recruitment processes with standardised interview questions and transparent salary structures that ensure equal pay for equal work. Our policies offer flexible work arrangements, support work-life balance, and maintain clear reporting mechanisms for harassment and discrimination. For us, these policies are the minimum requirement for an ethical and equitable organisation.

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A shared goal that benefits everyone

True gender equality cannot be achieved without recognising the importance of intersectionality. Women's experiences in the workplace are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, disability, sexuality, socioeconomic background and other intersecting factors. While diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have faced increasing scrutiny in the media, the reality is that inclusive workplaces drive better outcomes for everyone. A kinder, more open-minded world with stronger relationships and more flexible divisions of labour.

When everyone works together towards equity, progress is faster and more effective. It is through collective action and open dialogue that we will continue to create an environment where everyone thrives. We are proud of the work we have done at CASPA but remain committed to doing more. Equality isn’t a destination, it’s an ongoing journey.

*Gender-pay gap data and diversity benefits sourced from the Australian Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency