At National Archives of Australia, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and included. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and helps us better serve the Australian community.
Our approach is guided by our:
These frameworks help us build a culture of belonging. They also ensure equal access to opportunities for all employees.
What we are doing
Our inclusion initiatives focus on:
- fostering connection and belonging
- removing barriers through inclusive recruitment and career pathways
- listening to and learning from lived experiences
- building inclusive leadership capability
- creating equitable policies, systems and workplaces
- improving accessibility and disability inclusion
- strengthening multicultural and cultural inclusion
Supporting our People
We support our employees through:
- flexible work arrangements
- workplace adjustments
- APS RecruitAbility scheme
- employee networks
- professional development opportunities
- Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Accreditation (BFW) awarded by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
- diversity and inclusion partnerships with Australian Disability Network, Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity
- being a signatory to the Tandanya Declaration, our Reconciliation Action Plan and supporting identified position and affirmative measure actions in recruitment processes.
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Workplace Gender Equality
Gender equality is an important part of our commitment to building a diverse, capable and high-performing workforce.
For the 2025 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting period, National Archives reports that the average total renumeration pay gap is -1.6%. This compares favourably to the mid-point of gender pay gaps for similar public sector employers, which is 5.8%. A negative percentage shows that women are paid more than men, while a positive percentage indicates men are paid more than women.
This result reflects our ongoing commitment to equal employment practices and strong representation of women across the agency, including in leadership roles.
We support gender equality through:
- transparent recruitment and promotion processes.
- fair and consistent remuneration practices.
- flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- equal access to learning, development and leadership opportunities.
We will continue to monitor workforce and remuneration data, promote inclusive workplace practices, and take actions to maintain a fair and respectful workplace for all employees.