Managing diversity for impact

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Tuesday 28 February, 2017

Presented by

Sharon Carroll, National Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Australia Post


About us

• We have been in operation for 207 years

• We’re a self-funded government business enterprise. The Australian Government is our sole shareholder.

• We’re one of the most trusted brands in Australia, employing more than 36,000 people across our integrated delivery, logistics, retail and eCommerce network.

• Our employees and our partner workforce – including licensees, franchisees and mail contractors – number over 50,000 people nationally

• We’ve had a dedicated Diversity team since the mid 80’s

• Did you know we operate Australia's largest retail network? Or that we process around 3 billion letters a year and deliver to 11.5 million delivery points across Australia


People with Disability 6.0%

Women 38.7%

Men 61.3%

CALD 25.3%

ATSI 2.1%

Youth (under 25 yrs)

3.7%

Aged (45 yrs +) 63.2%

LGBTI 0.8%

Diversity & Inclusion Workforce Representation


Our approachstrategy


Empowering our people


Getting involvedAction Plans


Getting involvedEvents and networks


Getting involvedPrograms and initiatives


What’s next…How inclusive are we?

To maximise the potential advantages of diversity in the workforce people must feel they belong and that they are included ….

Are you an inclusive leader?


What’s next…How inclusive are we?

Uniqueness: the perception that you are distinct from others an

that your distinctiveness is valued by others in the group

Belongingness: The perception that you are part of a group,

such as a work team, and that you are an essential part of the group


Attributes ofinclusive leadership

Managing diversity for impact

Recruiting & HR