PwC Australia recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality

Friday 27 March

For the 17th consecutive year, PwC Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

The citation acknowledges the firm’s commitment to building a leading culture of inclusion and diversity, and its dedication to fostering an environment where people feel valued and supported throughout their career.

WGEA awards the recognition to organisations that show outstanding capability and achievement, by embedding gender equality to create a fairer workplace for all.

PwC Australia’s Chief People Officer, Karen Lonergan, said the citation is a celebration of the firm’s outcomes-driven approach.

“Equality benefits everyone: our people, our clients, our business. That's why we empower all our people to reach their full potential with flexible working arrangements, targeted learning opportunities, and progressive pathways to leadership roles. It’s absolutely critical that we do everything we can to attract and retain diverse, high-quality talent,“ Ms Lonergan said.

Strategies and investments to balance the scales

PwC Australia reinforces its policies on gender equality by setting measurable, sustainable targets and investing in initiatives that make a real-world impact.

In the 2024-25 reporting period, the firm saw a 1% reduction in the mean employee gender pay gap, bringing it down to 6%. That figure is significantly below the professional services industry average of 11%. In addition, the firm has set a goal of having women make up 40% of the partnership by 2030. The current benchmark sits at 33%.

PwC Australia offers meaningful work opportunities beyond the traditional full-time framework, 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, domestic and family violence leave, miscarriage leave – as well as programs such as ‘Work Well, Stay Well’ and ‘Together Anywhere’.

Karen Lonergan says the firm will continue to remove the structural barriers that still exist across the workforce, with the company’s ‘Inclusion 2030 Strategy’ keeping it focused on the future.

“We’re actively creating space for diverse, high-performing teams to thrive, because that’s how we help our people build successful careers. Flexibility is at the core of our strategy, because it allows everyone to grow here and go further. While our progress is promising, true gender equality requires a sustained effort.”