Diversity at Telstra

Recent changes to paternity leave and other policies ensure Telstra has a very inclusive work environment.

Telstra has a fantastic environment which should make anyone feel at home.

There is good visibility at the executive level for initiatives to improve diversity (women, ethnicity, disability and LGBT). From what I hear from others, it is a fairly good company for women who have children, with good parental leave and work from home options.

Something that is important to the organization to change and are working towards better diversity.

Telstra has industry-leading maternal/paternal leave programs, alongside a genuine commitment to diversity amongst minorities and LGBT, especially within Belong. Furthermore, the acknowledgement and respect of indigenous communities as the original custodians of the land is fantastic.

There is a determined effort to recruit more minorities with the appropriate policies in place to have them on a level playing field of opportunity

Telstra is very diverse. Many groups for people of all walks of life. My area is probably the least diverse but it is a very technical STEM area and no one is ever excluded, the percentages in my area would directly relate to the diversity of people with the qualifications required.

In the past the company may not have had a huge amount of diversity but that is changing with the new graduates coming through.

Telstra's engineering demographic skews slightly older and very male. Ethnic minorities are well represented. Maternity/paternity leave policies are excellent.

Think there is an average/below average level of diversity. The recurring theme is middle aged Australian men and women.

Diversity is a core value and is always top of mind. There are strong programs for support and flexibility.

It has got one of best leave policies. Coming from a diverse background myself I really enjoy it. I even get cultural leave days

We have specific legal programs that are dedicated to Indigenous Australians.

I think it's heavily dependant on your education and how well you perform through the interview process.

We partner with other companies like Career Trackers

We have guidelines in place when hiring graduates to hire people from different backgrounds. We also have a summer disability intern program.

Ability to work abroad, particularly India and the Philippines.

I'm not sure but I know we hire quite a few people through the career's trackers opportunity.

there's a lot of programs for disabled and aboriginal students

I haven't noticed an effort to reach out to less socioeconomic privileged people though it may exist.