Diversity at Jacobs Australia

Networks exist and other programs. Can always do more! Was particularly impressed with the support of parents returning to work and fertility support (allowed a friend of mine to have endometriosis surgery costs covered by company).

The company has employee-led organisations that represent women, people of colour, veterans, queer people and more. There is a positive and inclusive culture.

We have our everyday respect policy, various committees presenting issues faced by minority groups in society and how we can collectively band together to help overcome these and so many presentations to spread awareness. Recruitment at the moment has decreased due to market trends in the public sector however our attrition remains above our competitor companies.

There are many diversity and inclusion seminars that teach unaware employees of the importance of these aspects within the workplace.

Jacobs seems very good in this area, I haven't seen or heard of any issues. One thing I will note is there seems to be more males in management positions than females - I am aware that Jacobs is always trying to bridge this gap however

Workplace flexibility is extremely good, although can be improved. The company has a number of networks for grater inclusion and support for gender equality, LGBT and has a significantly diverse ethnic staff ratio.

in general diversity groups and initiatives are very well facilitated and respected within the company. some needs more attention than others but all are well represented

Very active in this area, workplace of choice for gender equality. Can be somewhat constrained because of the global nature of the business and the different cultures in different regions, but the general feel is very inclusive.

Good split between male and females

Very focused on creating a diverse work environment

Jacobs is very strict for being against discrimination and bullying. This has allow significant retention of employee where most of them has worked 5+years. From my colleague it was known that Jacobs does not ask personal question such as number of children to the interviewee, allowing a fairer job interview. Similarly, there are multiple cases of colleagues with flexible working hour due to family commitment

Team once consisted of: 2 Australians (one women), 1 Croatian-Australian, 1 Vietnamese-Australian, 1 African-Australian, 1 Indian, 1 Scottish

Good parental leave policy, respect diversity,

My team is 50/50 male female. Staff from all over the world.

We in a team is a mix of every ethnic and background. Everyone is very acceptable and respectful.

Committed to hiring diverse people. Especially women in the industry, equal paid maternity and paternity leave to encourage equality.

Unknown.

Jacobs has formal partnerships with AMES and the Beacon Foundation, there are regular opportunities to volunteer with these organisations. Beacon Foundation have office space at Jacobs.

Jacobs is involved with AMES, teaching international students getting "looking for work" skillset via practise interview

Dont believe they do anything.

Not known.

internships

I guess I am an immigrant and they hired me. So I believe they hire on merit only which is the best thing.

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