The Authority recognises that gender equality is good for all Victorians. We also recognise that this work is vital to our success as an organisation moving forward. The business case for diversity is well documented. Diversity brings increased innovation, productivity and performance to the workforce. In the current climate where the talent pool has decreased significantly, it also improves retention and provides access to previously untapped talent markets. Like many other organisations, it has become increasingly difficult to find strong candidates for roles and focusing our sourcing on accessing diverse talent will assist with this business challenge.
Gender equality is a human right and therefore we must progress with these actions and deliver on change for our employees and our communities. This work is about recognising barriers and then proactively working to remove them for the good of our business, our people and our communities.