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  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Diversity at WSP Australia

8.6
8.6 rating for Diversity, based on 58 reviews
Please provide further information on diversity with respect to women, ethnic minorities and LGBT. Please comment on issues such as recruitment, retention, promotion, child care, maternity leave, etc.
Very big commitment to diversity and not just to fill the quota. WSP is very committed to the effects of equality long term.
Graduate, Brisbane
There is a heavy focus on diversity at all stages of one's career.
Graduate, Sydney
Hiring seems quite diverse. The company is very open regarding policies on leave/support/diversity/discrimination/etc.
Graduate, Brisbane
Highly diverse workplace which is one of the best features of the company's culture.
Graduate, Melbourne
Big focus on diversity - lots of ocmmittees including VIBE, gender, reconciliation, etc. Good motivations and options for maternity, etc.
Graduate, Sydney
They have very good diversity policies, training and have comities aimed to address diversity issues.
Graduate, Adelaide
Flexible hours to suit all, committee and very strong support for LGBT.
Graduate, Sydney
No issues noticed. Diversity in work group is seen all the way to the top of hierarchy
Graduate, Newcastle
We have a committe.
Midlevel, Brisbane
There is a big focus on women in the workplace and the LGBTQ+ community. However, there is sometimes too much of a focus placed on these things, e.g. as a woman you can sometimes feel singled out purely through a pressure to "get a female mentor" when you have a mentor you are happy with, etc.
Graduate, Newcastle
As a company, I believe that WSP is severely behind preventing and stopping sexual harassment. The training and awareness courses are very procedural and not effective in addressing the issue at all. WSP should also implement stronger background checks in recruitment and employ a comprehensive matrix in assessing candidates instead of only looking at capabilities. I believe that diversity is respected and supported in my team. I don't think diversity is a consideration in recruitment in my current team. However, I also think that it is different between teams. I was told that the internship that I completed only hires female interns.
Graduate, Perth
I think they do a good job in relation to hiring people of diverse backgrounds, but this does not translate to management roles. Heterosexual, cisgender European men continue to take up most of the more senior roles. They work on attracting women the most, which is good, but there is not much focus on other areas of diversity, especially trying to attract people from the LGBTQIA+ community
Graduate, Melbourne
They are committed, but I would like some more females in my team (more of a push for mining and energy)
Graduate, Brisbane
The company has a great commitment to diversity with different committees to help with promoting diversity in the workplace. My team is quite diverse - can't really comment on any issues due to my short time here.
Graduate, Brisbane
Our office seems to have a nice balance of male and female, and some ethic minority staff. I know colleagues (and regional or national execs) that are LGBTQIA+ and are supported and active in our VIBE initiative. Unsure about other leave etc but I know a lot of staff that have families and seem to have been happy with the leave and balance they get while raising children
Graduate, Newcastle
WSP are committed to hiring minorities and creating a good and inclusive work environment. My team is very diverse, with people from different background and from different countries. I'm myself an immigrant woman.
Graduate, Brisbane
Lots of people from diverse backgrounds in lower position jobs, with many people hired from overseas and relocated. Most managers are still white men but can see they are making an effort. Maternity leave seems widely accepted with people returning to their jobs as usual. Employees can request flexibility for child care responsibilities. Although there are lots of people from different backgrounds, there is still an issue with diversity of thought and culture, as most people tend to assimilate and are not encouraged to show their differences. Issue with retention.
Graduate, Melbourne
I have seen multiple parents take parental leave and move to part time to help them raise their child, this coupled with flexible work I feel has allowed parents not have to choose between parenting and their careers. Inclusivity for LGBTQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and women has been at the forefront of the companies ambitions and these have all been seen in progress.
Graduate, Melbourne
From what I've seen, there is strong and frequent support for women, ethnic minorities and LGBT. Constant events are held within the company for support, and I feel that the company culture is very inclusive.
Graduate, Adelaide
My department has a lot of women in it but there are women and people of colour throughout the office in all kinds of positions in the heirarchy. I have heard extensively about the generosity and flexibility of the maternity/flexible work arrangements
Graduate, Adelaide
What does your company do to attract applicants from less privileged backgrounds?
Supports a program for staff to speak at low socioeconomic schools
Graduate, Sydney
WSP considers visa holders as long as they have working rights. I am not aware of other measures.
Graduate, Perth
Goals for gender diversity, I'm not sure about other aspects.
Graduate, Melbourne
Lots of inclusion programs
Graduate, Brisbane
Company participates in some outreach programs to help promote STEM career opportunities/careers. Specifically supporting SID school which inspires Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to pursue a STEM Career.
Graduate, Brisbane
We have quotas and senior staff that actively seek diverse candidates.
Graduate, Newcastle
WSP holds events at high schools to discuss potential future careers as engineers within WSP for any and all students, regardless of background.
Graduate, Adelaide