Gender Equality Action Plan 2022 – 2025
Overview of plan and strategy
In line with requirements under the Gender Equality Act 2020, OVIC developed its first Gender Equality Action Plan in 2021-22.
This plan outlines OVIC’s vision and strategies for creating a gender diverse and equitable workforce.
| Project task | To commence | In progress | Completed |
| Create cross organisational Gender Equity Working Group with Executive sponsorship | |||
| Undertake Privacy Impact Assessment on data required for the Gender Equality Act 2020 and communicate access, use and storage protocols to employees | |||
| Develop reporting framework inclusive of key measures across each indicator and implement quarterly reporting to Executive | |||
| Undertake assessment of OVIC capacity to meet CGEPS reporting requirements for the Workplace Gender Audit. Develop plan to address barriers that are identified | |||
| Implement training for GEAP initiatives for all staff and leaders | |||
| Prioritise policies with strong links to the GEAP (Respect in the Workplace, Recruitment & Selection, Flexible Work, OH&S, Internal Complaints) – action plan | |||
| Build employee capacity to apply an intersectional gender lens to policies and procedures through training or coaching | |||
| Develop OVIC approach to applying an intersectional gender lens to policy and procedures (standard language and inclusions, accountability etc.) | |||
| Document key messaging and build commitment to Gender Equality Vision |
2023 Progress Report
In line with requirements under the Gender Equality Act 2020, OVIC must also complete a progress report every two years after completion its Gender Equality Action Plan.
OVIC has prepared a progress report that covers actions and achievements outlined in the GEAP as at 30 June 2023. OVIC has also prepared a supplementary statement, further detailing OVIC’s performance against the seven key indicators which should be read in conjunction with the progress report.
Given recent reductions in staff numbers, it is currently unlikely that OVIC will meet the threshold requiring a GEAP audit and progress report for 2024-25. However, OVIC remains committed to achieving the goals set out in its GEAP and to continuing to foster a safe workplace environment for all employees.
