AREEA’s second six-monthly release of data on women working in the resources and energy industry shows progress in several key areas.
The “scorecard” is an initiative of AREEA’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board, drawing inspiration from the Federal Government’s “Status of Women Report Card” – but focused on the resources and energy industry.
Compared to the inaugural 2022 Resources and Energy Industry Diversity & Inclusion Metrics:
- Female full-time representation in mining is up from 17.8% to 18.5%.
- Female part-time representation in mining is down from 53.8% to 51.9%.
- Women in mining management roles are up from 20.9% to 23%.
- Women in mining professional roles are up from 28.5% to 31%.
- Women in mining technician and trade roles are up from 8.4% to 10%.
- Women apprentices in mining are down from 27.4% to 24.3%.
Modern resources and energy enterprises are taking strong, practical measures to ensure they are fair and proactive: providing equal opportunity, leadership pathways, flexibility, advanced training, environmental and social accountability and zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour.
While there is more work to do, AREEA continues to drive meaningful change with multiple programs and initiatives to raise female workforce participation.
Transparently reporting and sharing data helps us to develop strategies and track progress.
From trades to surveyors, geologists and engineers, it’s not about just welcoming women to a sector traditionally dominated by men.
The industry needs women’s skills to grow, innovate and thrive.
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