Gender equality is for everyone, and we all have a role to play.
At UTS we understand that everyone is impacted by gender roles in different ways and to different degrees. We also acknowledge that the impacts and experiences of gender inequality do not only impact on men and women but on people of all gender identities.
As a public purpose institution committed to driving social change within and beyond our campus, our social impact and inclusion agenda focuses research, education and practice from across the university to benefit people and communities.
We believe that universities are uniquely placed to tackle gender inequality and to educate, train and develop a future workforce that understands the limitations that gender stereotyping and segregation impose on individuals, society, culture and the economy. We are strongly committed to supporting women and gender diverse staff and students to join our university community, participate and thrive, and move into the careers of their choice.
At UTS we aim to go beyond regulatory compliance and sector requirements to be leaders in integrated, innovative and impactful gender equity practice, creating a culture where inclusion is central to all that we do.
UTS Gender Equality Action Plan 2025–2030
At UTS, gender equality is part of who we are. It reflects our values, our culture and the kind of community we aim to build. The Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) 2025–2030 (PDF, 638kb) outlines how we will continue strengthening our practices and culture over the next 5 years, building on the foundation of the SAGE Athena Swan Bronze Action Plan (2018–2022).
The GEAP focuses on 5 key areas:
- Safety and respect
- Addressing intersectional gender inequality
- Supporting disciplines and occupations where women are underrepresented
- Gender pay equity
- Support for parents and carers
These priorities guide our work to ensure staff of all genders feel valued, supported and able to succeed.
Gender equity initiatives at UTS
"Gender equality is a shared responsibility across the UTS community. As a university grounded in social justice, inclusion and fairness, we know our success depends on the wellbeing and contribution of our people. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do – it’s fundamental to the workplace we are committed to building. "I am proud of the progress we have made together, but there is more to do. I am personally committed to strengthening gender equality in everything we do by holding ourselves to high standards, removing barriers wherever they exist, and fostering an environment where everyone is supported to grow, contribute and succeed. Thank you for the role you play in making UTS a place where everyone can thrive." – Prof. Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor, UTS"
UTS is an Australian Breastfeeding Association accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) documents
Compliance certificate UTS
Public report – Employee data tables 2025–2026
Employer public report 2025–2026