In accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act), in May 2025, CHOICE lodged its annual public report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
The report adds to national data on gender equality in the workplace, the aim of which is to achieve broadly equal opportunities and outcomes for women and men.
You can view the WGEA reports, linked below:
- Questionnaire [PDF] – about our policies and practices
- Workplace Profile – Public Report [PDF] – about staff movement / changes based on gender and level
- Industry Benchmark Report [coming soon] – a comparative summary with the relevant industry comparison group.
Some key findings from the 2024–25 report were:
- The average total remuneration gender pay gap is 12.2% and the median is 2.4%.
- The overall gender composition is 53% female and 47% male.
- The gender composition of CHOICE's non-management workforce is 53% female and 42% male.
- 49% of our management are female and 51% are male.
CHOICE is committed to continuously improving our strategies and policies towards a more gender equal work environment. We achieve this by closely aligning with the key flexible work practices as suggested by the WGEA.
What is the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)?
WGEA is an Australian Government statutory agency, established as per the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. The Agency is charged with promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces that employ 100 or more employees. It works collaboratively with employers, advising on practical tools and education to help improve gender performance.
Visit the WGEA website to learn more.
Why does CHOICE undertake an annual WGEA audit?
As an employer of more than 100 employees, CHOICE is required to report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency annually to help understand where CHOICE sits on a national scale, to identify where we can continue to improve, and to support our work on gender equality at CHOICE.
We are committed to continuously improving our strategies and policies towards a more gender equal work environment. To view our commitment and give context to our gender pay gap results, you can read our WGEA Employer Statement.
How can you provide feedback?
If you would like to provide comments on the report or process, please email the CHOICE People and Culture team on [email protected] or write your comments directly to WGEA via its Contact WGEA form.
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