Unitywater has been named one of WORK180’s Top 101 Workplaces for Women in 2026.
The announcement coincided with International Women’s Day last week, when the water utility launched the second round of its gender equity and inclusion program and marked a key milestone in workplace equality: achieving a 2.35 per cent gender pay gap in favour of women in like-for-like roles.
This year, women hold 50 per cent of Unitywater’s board positions, 47 per cent of leadership roles, and 37 per cent of full-time equivalent positions across the organisation.
“We’ve moved up significantly in the rankings from 96 last year to 52 this year, and it’s encouraging to see the work we’re doing in this space – to break down barriers, continuously evolve, and improve our collective understanding and allyship for women in our organisation – recognised in this way,” Unitywater CEO Anna Jackson said.
“As an advocate for gender equity and inclusion, I’m proud of the tangible initiatives we’ve put in place including industry-leading paid parental leave, flexible working options and our gender equity and inclusion program.”
Unitywater’s gender equity and inclusion program, BOOST, brings women from diverse areas of the organisation together for workshops, coaching, and networking. It aims to provide the skills and tools to navigate workplace dynamics and accelerate career progression.
Jackson said Unitywater’s priority was ensuring team members had equal opportunities to contribute to the future of the area.
“While we continue planning and delivering projects for one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, our team will continue to grow, and we’re committed to recruiting the right people for the right roles.”
