The Tech Council of Australia (TCA), in collaboration with Project F, has introduced the T-EDI standards, a framework designed to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion within Australia’s tech industry. As Australia aims to add 600,000 tech roles by 2030, improving diversity is critical to meeting the target of 1.2 million tech jobs.
This newly launched framework offers an evidence-based certification for companies, assessing them across ten markers such as hiring practices, pay transparency, parental leave policies, and flexible work. Emma Jones, CEO of Project F, who spearheaded the framework after six years of research, emphasised that the initiative’s success lies in two key factors: senior leadership’s commitment to long-term impact and an accessible pathway for companies to reform their practices.
With only 28% of Australia’s tech workforce represented by women, compared to 51% in the broader workforce, a shift is vital. “The T-EDI standards provide practical solutions that empower companies to build a diverse, inclusive environment,” Ms Jones noted. “There’s a huge gap between tech jobs available and qualified candidates, so there’s a clear need to address the underlying barriers in workplace culture and welcome more women into these flexible roles.”
Businesses can achieve different levels of certification, from foundational to leading, by aligning with the framework’s standards. The interactive platform guiding the T-EDI standards simplifies compliance, allowing companies to track progress, access resources, and develop actionable plans through a user-friendly app.
Damian Kassabgi, TCA CEO, remarked on the launch’s impact, stating, “The T-EDI standards promote systemic change, simplifying the process of creating an inclusive workplace. Enhancing diversity and inclusion will empower underrepresented groups and open new career paths, helping Australia meet its growing tech needs.”
Endorsements from TCA members, including Atlassian, Telstra, CyberCX, Accenture, and Commonwealth Bank, reflect strong industry support. PEXA’s Chief Technology Officer, Eglantine Etiemble, highlighted how adopting the standards aligns with the company’s diversity goals, revealing that female representation within PEXA’s workforce rose from 21% to 37% over two years.
“These standards provide companies with a clear and actionable blueprint, helping foster equity, transparency, and meaningful progress,” said Ms Etiemble. “Not only do they set a standard of excellence, but they also offer potential employees a transparent view of an employer’s commitment to diversity.”
Governed by Project F’s Standards Advisory Council and board of directors, the T-EDI standards represent a collaborative approach to addressing the tech sector’s diversity challenges and supporting Australia’s tech workforce expansion.
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