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2025 WiDA Workforce Survey

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Your input is vital in helping shape the future of our sector. 

Responses are anonymous and will be used to strengthen our advocacy efforts and guide initiatives that truly reflect what you need.

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By completing this survey, you have the opportunity to share your opinions, concerns and suggestions—directly influencing the decisions and programs undertaken by WiDA.

Your feedback helps us better understand the challenges and opportunities across the defence community, enabling us to develop targeted strategies and resources that address them effectively.

Women in Defence Association - 2025 Workforce Survey

Tell us about you

Gender
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Prefer not to answer
I use a different term:
What State or Territory are you based in?
Are you from any of these backgrounds?

Your experience with WiDA

Are you a WiDA Member
Yes
No

If you wish to join, please visit our webpage and click Join WiDA, membership is free and members have priority access to our programs.

What do you find most valuable in the Fortnightly Newsletter?
How did you hear about WiDA
Have you participated in WiDA activities?
Have you found our programs and services accessible to you?
How effective have you found these programs in improving gender equity outcomes?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
What support or resources do you feel are most required in the sector?

This will help WiDA shape its priority focus areas for the following financial year.

Your experience in defence

Optional, you may keep blank. However, this data helps us to advocate to companies on changes required in their workplace.

How long have you worked in the defence sector?

If you have both served and worked on industry side, combine the years of experience.

On what basis are you employed?
How would you describe your level in the defence sector.
Which Type of Organisation do you currently work for?
What sector do you work in?
What discipline do you work in?

(select all that apply)

Which of the following, best describes your individual income?
Is there pay transparency within your organisation?
Yes
No

*Are you aware of what others performing the same role earn.

On average, how many hours do you work in a week?
Do you have workplace flexibility to request changes to these hours?
Yes
No

*Are you able to request less/more hours.

Your future in defence

Are you looking to change jobs?

If you are looking to enter defence, share if you are experiencing any barriers to entry

Are you currently working towards a promotion?
Yes
No
Have you received or sought out internal workplace mentoring to support your goals?
Yes
No
Not applicable
Do you feel there are equal opportunities for career advancement for women in your organisation?
Have you encountered any barriers to career progression in the defence sector?
Yes
No

Skip question if Not Applicable.

Parental Support

Have you taken parental leave?
Yes
No
Not applicable
If yes, were you able to retain your role - at the same level, with the same duties - upon return to work?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
If you identify as male, were you given equal access to parental leave rights?
Yes
No
Not applicable

Skip question if Not Applicable.

Workplace Culture

How inclusive do you find your current workplace environment?
Are you aware of your companies current gender pay gap percentage?
Yes
No
Is a companies current gender pay gap percentage important to you?
Yes
No
Have you encountered microaggressions within your defence workplace?
Yes
No
If yes, do you feel your employer is actively addressing issues surrounding microaggressions?
Yes
No
Not applicable
Have you experienced sexual harassment/violence in your defence workplace?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If yes, did you report the sexual harassment/violence?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say

Skip question if Not Applicable.

Defence Leadership

How would you rate the Federal Minister for Defence Industry (Pat Conroy) effectiveness in managing their portfolio?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
Unaware of the Minister(s) and their role
How would you rate the Federal Minister for Defence (Richard Marles) effectiveness in managing their portfolio?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
Unaware of the Minister(s) and their role
How would you rate the Federal Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans Affairs (Matt Keogh) effectiveness in managing their portfolio?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
Unaware of the Minister(s) and their role
How would you rate the Federal Assistant Minister for Defence (Peter Khalil) effectiveness in managing their portfolio?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
Unaware of the Minister(s) and their role
How would you rate the Federal non-Ministerial Special Envoy Defence (Luke Gosling) effectiveness in managing their portfolio?
Ineffective
Neutral
Effective
Unaware of the Minister(s) and their role

Royal Commission

How effective have you found the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) in driving seeable change?

Have your say

If you require WiDA's support or wish to talk about your responses in more detail, reach out to members@womenindefenceassociation.org

© 2024 Women in Defence Association (WiDA Australia Ltd)

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WiDA was founded and operates from Boorloo on Whadjuk Noongar land, and acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Australians.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across which we live and work, and we pay respect to the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women who have fought for this country

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Vision: To be the leading catalyst for gender equity and inclusion in the defence sector, fostering a culture where women thrive and contribute to global security and innovation

Mission: We are dedicated to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the defence sector by providing strategic initiatives, advocacy, and resources that invest in women, promote equity and drive impactful change

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The Women in Defence Association is not an agent of, nor affiliated with, or part of, the Australian Government or the Department of Defence.

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