Diversity at BAE Systems Australia

It's a little much, from a personal standpoint, such as asking us to complete our diversity info in a profile (nobody cares how you identify, just that you can do the work). But I understand that a large multi-national corporation needs to do what it does.

I find that the area I work in is diverse, where the people all get along as they are interested in the work they and others do.

Do not know sorry.

Parental policies are generous.

The Company has a designated DEI team and volunteer groups that employees are welcomed to join.

I believe in all aspects mentioned BAE Australia is very diverse and inclusive.

This hasn't been something I've noticed as it isn't related to me.

Big on this.

I see lot's of promotional material regarding the commitment to diversity however I'm not so sure that it's felt at my level.

There are active recruitment drives to help close gender and indigenous Australian staffing gaps, not just for the whole of the business but in management positions. I believe the business is also specifically dedicated to hiring and supporting staff with disabilities. I myself am queer and neurodivergent and I find this to be one of the more accepting workplaces I have been in. I'm not aware of any of the issues mentioned, I know some staff have flexible arrangements so that they can do school picks/drop offs, some staff have been specifically accommodated in a particular role to support their prioritisation of their growing family, there are very clear development steps towards reaching specific career goals and as far as retention, its not uncommon to meet people who have been with the business for 20 plus years.

I can see that they employ a diverse range of people, and as a female in engineering, I have never felt discriminated against or given specific tasks because of my gender. I am unaware of an issues relating to diversity so cannot comment on the examples provided above.

Seems to be more of an effort on diverse recruiting when I started, however there are not many women in the program I work in.

Good diversity in terms of ethnicities, LGBTIQA+ however could be a slightly greater presence of this and women in leadership positions.

The company has many mandatory starting and reoccurring training courses relating to diversity. In regards to children, parents can work from home and work flexible hours to more easily manage family obligations and work. My Manager recently went on maternity leave and is taking a year off to care for her newborn. when she returns she will have her exact job back. I am not sure on any other details, but from what I heard the company was very accommodating and flexible.

Company is quite diverse ethnically, and relatively diverse w.r.t gender (at least for an Eng. job), sexual orientation I haven't discussed (although not taboo by any means). Whether this diversity is an intentional decision or not for the company unsure, but results are evident.

Multiple groups in company to include diversity and help advocate on said diversity

They are diverse with showing BAE stories and BAE news articles on other communities which is great. Not forceful or too fake with it either.

Engineering is still a male dominated field unfortunately so there is still a major slant towards males in that respect, but the company is definitely investing effort both internally and externally to address this (employee resource group, STEM outreach etc). Company is also supportive of First Nations and LGBTIQA+.

Excellent, my engineering team is 50% women.

Everyone works here

Being supportive and make them feel welcome to the BAE family.

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BAE Systems offer university scholarships based on merit at many different universities which would help young students. BAE Systems is also heavily involved with Air4 activities who's aim is to promote STEM to young people in Australia who may choose a career in STEM. Many of the events run by Air4 are free making them accessible to anyone.

Merit based recruitment. Please remove this question from surveys.

I am unsure

Indigenous internship program.

D&I objectives set every year, and there is a strong focus on incorporate indigenous people.

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The company required skilled professionals. Backgrounds are only taken into consideration if it poses a security risk.

Everyone has equal opportunity to be employed based on competence and suitability for the role, what more do you want?

They are targeting to get indigenous employees

We have an indigenous program and I have met work experience students from this program

Some members of the company are involved in a program to support indigenous Australians in pursuing a career in STEM.

Work to hire people from Aboriginal communities

Celebrate specific cultural events.

Huge campaigns at the moment and real care, appointed champions of diversity, internships and apprenticeships for engineers

School and university visit.

High school and university engagement, internship.

I understand that the company runs/participates in several 'outreach' style programs to show less privileged people the opportunities available in the industry and facilitate access to them.