Inclusion and Diversity
The Australian construction industry faces difficulty attracting and retaining a diverse range of people to work in the industry.
A more inclusive industry will address capability and capacity constraints and create opportunities for greater collaboration and innovation.
The Culture Standard supports inclusion and diversity for people from all ages, genders, cultures, sexual orientations, and heritages, including First Nations People. It has been drafted to supplement existing procurement rules and requirements.
Gender is the initial priority in a journey towards deepening the diversity and sense of inclusion in the construction sector that will also consider disability, ethnicity and age.
Significant productivity improvements can be made by making the construction sector a more attractive place to work to the current generation of women workers forgoing careers in construction.
Our failure to attract and retain women workers narrows our talent pool and reduces the industry’s capacity to deliver projects at a time where we are preparing to expand.
Under ‘Inclusion and Diversity’ the Culture Standard will seek to make workplaces more inclusive and encourage diversity, initially by setting targets to increase the representation of women, address gender pay gaps and to create a more inclusive working environment for all workers, regardless of gender, age, culture, sexual orientation or heritage.
Goals of the Culture Standard
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The construction industry provides an inclusive work environment
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The construction industry is free from offensive material and language
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The construction industry provides amenities to support a diverse workforce
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Women are represented in the construction industry
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Women hold leadership positions in the construction industry
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The construction industry will close gender pay gaps
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The construction industry employs people without bias.
