BEYOND BLUE EMPLOYER STATEMENT 2024–25
This Employer Statement relates to Beyond Blue’s information submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for the 2024–25 reporting period.
OUR OVERALL COMMITMENT
Beyond Blue is committed to gender equality and to creating a workplace where all employees have equitable access to opportunity, progression and reward. We support WGEA’s transparency objectives and recognise the publication of gender pay gap data as an important mechanism for driving sustained improvement.
Gender equality remains an ongoing focus for our organisation, and we continue to foster an inclusive workplace that supports fairness, flexibility and participation across all role levels.
At Beyond Blue, gender is disclosed on a voluntary basis. We support recommended legislative changes that strengthen data collection processes and better recognise gender diversity.
OUR OVERALL RESULTS
For the 2024–25 reporting period, Beyond Blue’s average (mean) total remuneration gender pay gap is 7.4%, representing a 3.0 percentage point reduction compared to the previous reporting period. Our median gender pay gap is 8.3%.
These results show continued improvement in our gender pay outcomes, with more work to do.
As with all WGEA reporting, these figures reflect differences in average earnings across the organisation and do not indicate unequal pay for equal or comparable work, which remains both a legal and organisational requirement.
During the 2024–25 reporting period, Beyond Blue implemented an updated Parental Leave Policy, increasing employer‑paid parental leave to 14 weeks and removing distinctions between primary and secondary carers. Beyond Blue continues to pay superannuation on employer‑funded parental leave and has extended this commitment to include superannuation contributions on periods of unpaid parental leave.
These initiatives demonstrate Beyond Blue’s ongoing commitment to supporting employees to balance work and caring responsibilities, and to promoting financial security during parental leave. In certain cases, Beyond Blue has also taken individual circumstances into account, extending parental leave entitlements beyond minimum eligibility requirements to support employee wellbeing and participation.
UNDERSTANDING OUR DATA
Beyond Blue operates within the Health Care and Social Assistance industry category used by WGEA, a sector that traditionally has a higher representation of women. While women are well represented across many areas of the organisation, our gender pay gap continues to be influenced by occupational and role level distribution, employment patterns and representation in higher paid roles.
In addition to our annual WGEA submission, Beyond Blue undertakes biannual internal gender pay analysis. This regular review supports a deeper understanding of trends over time, informs governance discussions and guides ongoing actions.
OUR GENDER PAY GAP DRIVERS
While gender pay gaps are influenced by multiple factors, Beyond Blue has identified the following key drivers influencing our 2024–25 results:
ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS OUR PAY GAPS
Beyond Blue recognises that addressing gender pay inequity requires sustained and deliberate effort. We continue to strengthen our understanding of the drivers of our results and are committed to ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.
Key actions underway include:
OUR COMMITMENT
Beyond Blue remains committed to progressing gender equality in the workplace. While change takes time, we will continue to monitor our outcomes, review our practices and take action to support fair and equitable remuneration across our organisation.
As an organisation that supports people from across Australia, Beyond Blue acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
First Nations Peoples are advised that this website may include reference to and images of deceased persons.
Beyond Blue is committed to safe inclusive spaces, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ+ communities and their families.
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