Diversity at Optus

Seems to try really hard to on diversity and supporting the communities

We have a number of employee networks within the business for women leadership, disability, and first nations employees.

Everyone is supported and diversity is encouraged and celebrated

We have various employee networks

There is lots of talk about diversity and inclusion, however in my particular area there the representation of women is quite low and the men chat can feel you feel inferior and not in the clique.

Optus is extremely committed to diversity, and it is evident everywhere.

Definitely very open about diversity and we're very big on celebrating diversity on campus and on special days.

There are a number of internal networks promoting diversity including ethnic Minorities, LGBTIQA+, Indigenous, Veterans etc.

Optus appears to be quite committed to diversity and organises many events and policies to show this.

As mentioned before, I believe our company is an example of best practice when it comes to diversity and inclusion. We have employee networks dedicated to the LGBTIQA+ community, and we are a proud major sponsor of Mardi Gras. We also have first nations employee groups, and we publish our RAP earlier this year and went above and beyond the requirements. We also have an elevate employee group, dedicated to promoting female talent within the workforce and are working hard to eliminate the pay gap. We also have general parental leave rights, and offer flexible working arrangements for parents and caregivers. We also have quite a diverse SLT with different cultural/gender backgrounds.

Optus has employee networks committed to diversity, and is an avid supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community

Lack of women in leadership and executive roles

72% of MD/VP level executives are men, Optus may have some policies to hire more women/ethnic minorities but it is clear that these policies seemingly do not extend to the highest levels of the organisation. The disproportionate ratio of male to female executives is too large for me to feel comfortable saying that the policies are working as intended. Diversity especially at the highest levels also leaves much to be desired. Optus do have events and activities celebrating diversity but ^.

As a company I would say we are very diverse. We have a women as our CEO as well as minorities in many leadership positions, therefore it doesn't seem like a barrier for promotions. As someone who is a minority and has a disability, I felt very respected during my recruitment and by my managers.

Optus seems committed to diversity in the workplace.

Very strong

There is an employee network specifically for women at Optus for them to develop their leadership skills and public-speaking skills etc. Optus has tried to achieve a gender balance when it comes to graduate recruitment. But as you move up the career ladder, there is more and more gender imbalance (particularly in the executive level)

We have specific communities/networks that run events and speaking sessions to celebrate and educate for women, cultural minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community, each of which are chaired and endorsed by a member of the SLT. There are targets in recruitment but we could always do more. They are flexible around child care in the school holidays and for school pick-ups and drop offs.

Optus 100% puts a major focus on actively promoting a diverse culture, as the best companies have diverse people. I think we still have a long way to go in certain areas like women in software roles, but Optus seems to be always making steps in the right direction.

Optus appears to have intentions to improve diversity, however there is not enough diversity in the senior leadership team