Employment Statement: Gender Pay Gap

Community Connections Australia

Employment Statement- Gender Pay Gap

At Community Connections Australia we are committed to ensuring our workplace is equitable and inclusive, where every employee is valued, treated with respect, and remunerated fairly. Our commitment to promoting and enhancing gender equality within our workplace is shown in our compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 reporting requirements for 2022-23, as confirmed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Our results are summarised below:

WGEA Reporting 2023- 2023

This shows that CCA’s remuneration tends to favour men. There are a number of reasons for this, including:

● A higher number of men in key management positions;

● Remunerated in line with the SCHaDS Award, where longevity of employment means a higher rate of pay; and

● A larger number of females in part time roles.

CCA is committed to addressing the gender pay gap across the organisation. We recognise that our part-time staff are predominantly female, reflecting the wishes of the people we support.

However, we do not accept gender as a basis for any discrepancy in remuneration or professional opportunities at any level of employment. We have outlined a series of strategies that will be implemented to rectify the current gender pay gap and further promote gender equality at CCA.

Our action plan includes:

● Implementing measures to better understand the causes of the gender pay gap for effective monitoring and resolution;

● Reviewing our existing policies, guidelines, procedures to ensure they actively promote and support equality, fairness and inclusivity in our workforce;

● Offering a range of career development opportunities to enhance gender diversity within our management team;

● Continuing to foster a positive workplace culture where all employees, regardless of gender, feels safe, respected, valued and fully included in all aspects of our operations.

Together, these actions demonstrate our unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace at CCA for all employees.

Yours sincerely,

Melissa Way

CEO

Blythe Murphy

General Manager, People & Culture