EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO THRIVE
At Stanwell we recognise our community and workplace is made up of people with diverse cultural backgrounds, faiths and gender identities.
We know Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is not only about representation: it is about ensuring equity and access to how people are treated, heard, and supported to perform. That’s why our EDI strategy is grounded in action and focused on creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive, now and into the future.
Together we will lead through the energy shift, building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in which we operate and where our people feel they belong.
Our commitments
Our enduring vision guides our efforts into the future, while our four key focus areas help to direct our actions and continue momentum in the present.
Looking towards a bright future by 2035
Our focus will help us to achieve our long-term goals to better reflect the communities we operate in:
Reconciliation
A culturally conscious workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are represented across the organisation
LGBTQIA+
A safe and inclusive workplace where all employees feel comfortable to be visible and differences are welcomed
Gender Equity
Achieving balanced gender representation through a minimum workforce composition of 40:40:20 - 40% women, 40% men, 20% any gender
Disability Inclusion
An accessible workplace where inclusive design is embedded in our thinking and where people of all abilities can succeed
Reconciliation
Stanwell acknowledges the traditions and cultures of First Nations people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community where we live and work.
We are dedicated to building Stanwell’s internal cultural consciousness to foster strong relationships, cultural inclusion, and sustainable economic opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Our continued commitments include:
- Establish and deliver our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
- Implement a Cultural Governance Framework that will include Cultural Protocols and respectful ways of working with Traditional Owners and
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Implement the recommendations of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Terminology Project
- Implement a Cultural Consciousness framework to empower our workforce with improved cultural capability and create a culturally safe workplace.
- Implement an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment strategy to include actions to support early career and leadership opportunities
Gender Equity
Our focus on balancing gender equity has brought benefits for everyone: it has helped identify and remove barriers towards progression of career goals, made flexible work more accessible and improved work and life balance for all employees.
Our continued commitments include:
- Expanding pathways for women in leadership and women in technical and trade roles
- Strengthening our internal Women’s Network, providing opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and sponsorship
- Partnering with leading industry groups, including Champions of Change, to influence broader cultural change
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
We are proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ communities and are committed to providing a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive for all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Our commitments include:
- Ensuring inclusive language across our policies and communications
- Training and inclusion to increase awareness and allyship opportunities
- Celebration of significant events such as Pride Month and IDAHOBIT
Disability Inclusion
Stanwell acknowledges we are the beginning of our Disability Inclusion journey and are committed to building the foundations of inclusion by improving awareness to make our workplace more accessible for all.
Our commitments include:
- Auditing our physical and digital environments, platforms and processes to identify and remove barriers to participation
- Implementing a Workplace Adjustments process
- Partnering with a leading disability inclusion body to help support our action planning
Inclusive Recruitment Practices
We value the diverse perspectives, experiences and identities that each person brings, and actively seek applications from all backgrounds. Our recruitment practices are designed to be fair, accessible, and inclusive, ensuring that every candidate has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to help.
Inclusion in action: Our progress
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is not just a value we talk about: it something we actively put into practice every day. We’re proud of the progress we have made to create a workplace that that reflects the diverse communities in which we operate and where our people feel they belong.
Over the past five years, some of our achievements include:
- Delivered our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and commenced development of our Innovate RAP
- Increased women in leadership roles to 30 percent, up 10 percent
- Establishment of employee led inclusion networks with executive sponsorship
- Implementation of equal parental leave for all genders; continued superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave and the introduction of reproductive health leave
- Participation in our first Pride Parade under the #StanwellPride banner
Accreditations
- Work180 Endorsed employer for women, recognising commitment to gender equity, flexible work and inclusive policies
- Reconciliation Australia: Delivered Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Champions of Change Coalition members - taking action to accelerate gender equality
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