Supporting Diversity and Inclusion The ARC works hard to ensure D&I practices are included in our everyday operations. The ARC recognises we have greater control over our internal operations; however, we are also committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the broader Australian research workforce. The ARC acknowledges that its internal focus on 5 key diversity groups, may not represent the diversity groups that will be areas of focus for the Australian research workforce. One notable difference between the ARC’s employees and the Australian research workforce is in gender balance. Internally, the ARC is comprised of 70% women, with 77% of our Senior Management Group identifying as female. This is the reverse in the Australian research workforce, where 25% of Level E appointments are held by women, as reported in ERA 2018. The ARC supports all eligible researchers, irrespective of diversity, and is particularly committed to supporting groups underrepresented in
the research sector, including women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. Grants funded by the ARC through the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) schemes provide a range of opportunities for researchers, at all career stages, from Australia and overseas and for those who have experienced diverse career opportunities. Through the ARC research workforce policy framework, the ARC ensures fair and equitable access for all eligible researchers to the funding available through the NCGP. The policy framework includes the ARC Research Workforce Statement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers and Research Statement, and the Gender Equality Statement. Together, these statements articulate the ARC ’ S commitment and contribution to a strong, diverse, and sustainable Australian research workforce.
Figure 3: Researchers by age group
Figure 2: Researchers by Indigenous status
Data is based on research applications for funding commencement years between 2016 and 2020. Chief Investigator. Each applicant only counted once in the period. The data collected in relation to Indigenous status is not compulsory.
Data is based on research applications for funding commencement years between 2016 and 2020. Chief Investigator only counted once per successful applicant.
ARC Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2021-2023 | 8
Made with FlippingBook Digital Publishing Software