RMIT University has once again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, securing the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) citation for the 2026 to 2028 period.
RMIT is one of only three Australian universities to currently hold the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Alec Cameron said the recognition demonstrates RMIT's longstanding commitment to equality of opportunity, underpinned by respect and fairness for all members of the University community.
"RMIT has held the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice citation for 17 years, reflecting our sustained commitment to advancing gender equality and supporting our diverse community," Professor Cameron said.
"RMIT aspires to be a sector-leading employer of choice. We are determined to ensure our people are not held back by prejudice of any kind, and to build a workplace with a strong sense of belonging, where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their best."
RMIT's 2022-2025 Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) has guided a whole-of-University approach to addressing gender inequality, embedding accountability, leadership commitment and action across systems, policies and culture.
RMIT's next Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030 will be launched later this year, building on this momentum and continuing the work already underway.
Highlights
Women make up 56 per cent of executive leadership at RMIT, reflecting sustained action to improve gender balance in senior roles and strengthen leadership diversity.
RMIT's commitment to gender equality is reflected in our pay equity outcomes. At the time of the Workplace Gender Equality Citation application, RMIT's gender pay gap, calculated on average total remuneration, was 6.7 per cent. More recent WGEA reporting for the 2024-25 period shows this has since decreased to 6.1 per cent.
RMIT's pay gap continues to compare favourably to the Australian national average of 21.8 per cent and remains below the university sector average of 8.5 per cent for organisations with more than 5,000 employees.
The citation also recognises RMIT's strong performance across areas that matter most to staff, including leadership gender balance, flexible work, paid parental leave and employee experience.
RMIT's Staff Survey shows high levels of agreement that managers support gender equality and that flexible working arrangements are available.
