Gender equity
At QUT, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports equitable career opportunities for all members of our community.
Strong outcomes from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting reflect our commitment to advancing gender equity. QUT is among Australia's leading universities for gender pay gap performance, with an average total remuneration gender pay gap of 6.1 per cent in 2024-2025.
We are proud of this progress and continue to invest in initiatives that support inclusion and opportunity for all.
See our commitment to gender equityWomen in STEMM
The Women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) program aims to improve the progression and retention of women academics through tarted support, greater access to leadership development opportunities, and initiatives that address barriers and bias.
This program continues to provide opportunities to improve the visibility and celebrate the achievements of our richly diverse academic and research community.
Indigenous Australians engagement
QUT acknowledges its occupation of Aboriginal land, and recognises its obligations to the traditional owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff, visitors and communities.
By working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, QUT will address challenges faced not only by Indigenous Australians but also by all Australians.
Learn more about Indigenous Australian employment at QUT
LGBTIQA+ Ally Network
We are committed to providing an environment which values each member of its diverse community, and protects staff and students from bullying, harassment and unlawful discrimination. This includes staff and students who identify as lesbian; gay; bisexual; transgender; intersex; queer o questioning; asexual, agender or aromantic; and those with other diverse genders and sexualities (LGBTIQA).
Our Ally Network members are trained to understand sexuality and gender issues, and to provide 'safe zones', support and referral for staff and students who identify as LGBTIQA+. Allies are not identified as any particular sexuality or gender identity but represent a commitment to promoting QUT as a safe, inclusive and diverse university.
Equity at QUT
Equity is everybody's business. Everybody stands to benefit from increased diversity and breadth of opportunity.
Equity Services is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and support for all students and staff.