Diversity at Department of the Treasury

Lots of diversity groups in Treasury. There is a concerted effort for people to feel included.

I think the Department is committed to diversity but I don't know if this filters down in a genuine way to every day work. Some of the initiatives are quite tokenistic, and many of the initiatives are "opt-in"

This isn't an area I engage with.

It seems ok until you realise it is mainly symbolic.

From what I see fairly inclusive. Although this is coming from a straight white male so I could be oblivious to certain discrimination

Treasury has had a real focus on employing women over the last few years but is still dealing with a history of male dominance, however the senior executive is currently majority female and this is relatively consistent throughout management. There are committees for indigenous reconciliation, LGBTQ+ pride, Cultural and linguistic diversity and more each with a senior executive as a department champion for that committee. Maternity and paternity leave are promoted and supported, (it is a department closely involved with the development of maternity and paternity leave after-all) and there is even onsite child care.

There has been an ongoing movement to diversify, child care, maternity leave, study leave, etc, are all considered. Retention is not seen as an issue as there is an encouragement to work in different organisations and Departments to develop individuals.

Very diverse. They have a PWI and CALD network.

I think they are quite inclusive with regards to women and LGBT there's a lot of promotion of those issues, however clearly more needs to be done with respect to ethnic minorities.

From what I've seen - diversity is highly valued and promoted. I can only comment personally on diversity with respect to women - it seems that there are no disadvantages to child care/maternity leave/compressed hours to be a carer - team members who fit into these categories are highly valued.

Treasury has a handful of diversity networks which meet up regularly and hold events and run initiatives specific to their network e.g. - CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) Network - Progressing Womens Initiative - Access and Inclusion Network (for employees with disabilities, neurodiversity and caring responsibilities) - Pride (LGBTQIA+) - Indigenous Network My experience is that Treasury hires diverse staff which is wonderful. I cannot comment on things like child care and maternity leave.

Treasury play an active role in progressing issues relating to the above. The department is a genuinely welcoming place for all people.

Unsure about this. Lots of studies show that economics is something that is studied by highly affluent families.

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Multiple programs. Personally, I am not in a position to full comment on the matter.

This I am unaware of, you would need to ask HR specifically however I am aware that there is a significant proportion of graduates from public schools. Unfortunately you do need to be an Australian Citizen and have a university degree however, so there are still barriers to those less privileged in Australia.

Different programs exist to encourage applicants from less privileged backgrounds.

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This is where it really needs work. Almost everyone I have met went to an elite private school in Australia's capital cities. I think it's really concerning.

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Nothing that I am aware of.

I am unaware of any explicit initiatives.