Partners of WiDA
WiDA's events, programs and advocacy are made possible thanks to our partners and sponsors.
If you would like to join us in being a catalyst for change, use the form below to express interest in becoming a partner.
Platinum Partners
Babcock has forged a commitment with the Women in Defence Association to promote and drive gender equity across the Defence sector.
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
Reduction of the Gender Pay Gap below national average
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Babcock's 2023 Gender Pay Gap Baseline:
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Women make up 28% of Babcock's workforce
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Babcock Australasia's median base salary gender pay gap is 15.4%, compared to the Australian average of 14.5%.
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Babcock Australasia's median total remuneration gender pay gap is 24.6% – this is 5.6% above the Australian average of 19%.​
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Babcock is a WORK180 Endorsed employer.
Gold Partners
The Women in Defence Association is proud to partner with Ventia who are committed to progressing workplace gender equality across their business.
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
Ventia has committed to achieving 40% of women in leadership roles by 2030
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Current Baseline:
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Women currently represent 32.2% of Ventia's Australian workforce​​
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Ventia is a WORK180 Endorsed employer.
Gold Partners
Curtin’s National Resilience and Security (NRAS) Program Office, is a landmark initiative marking Curtin’s pivotal role in advancing new technologies, sovereign capability, workforce development and talent pipelines contributing to Indo-Pacific regional security and prosperity.
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
Introduction of programs targeting school aged girls to enter the defence workforce.​​​
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Gold Partners
WorkSec is a small business ​providing sponsorship and governance of personnel security clearances, security advisory services and guidance on the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
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An 18-month commitment to support advocacy initiatives focused on systemic change and building a diverse thought leadership community in defence and government.​​
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Silver Partners
ASC is reinforcing its commitment and acknowledgement that diversity and inclusion in the workplace leads to a productive, innovative, high-performing and engaged workforce.
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ASC is recognised as an Endorsed Employer of Choice for all Women by WORK180. WORK180 assesses companies against 10 key standards:
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inclusive hiring processes
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representative leadership
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flexible working arrangements
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pay equity
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shared caring responsibility
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employee voice and resource groups
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career development
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inclusive and anti-discriminatory culture
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employee safety and support services
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strategic commitments.
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Bronze Partners
Thales in Australia play a critical role in supporting the Australian Defence Force with its advanced munitions, weapons, protected vehicles and cutting-edge C4 systems.
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Thales Gender Pay Gap is well below national average at 8.6%.
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Gender Equality Actions outlines our commitment through:
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Challenging gender stereotypes to promote equality. For example, Parental Leave Policy is inclusive of all genders and we encourage gender neutral parental care, men’s participation in caring, and recognise a broad definition of families.
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Strengthening positive and equal relationships through supporting employees affected by domestic and family violence
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Championing equal opportunities at work by educating leaders about inclusive decision-making, pay equity analysis, and monitoring gender equality in leadership.
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Listening to understand experiences through Respect@Thales initiatives, Employee Resource Group activities and by analysing data from engagement surveys.
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Thales is a WORK180 endorsed employer status.
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