WGEA Statement

Lauriston Girls’ School: Commitment to Gender Equality

Lauriston Girls’ School is a respected leader in girls’ education, offering programs from Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. The school is firmly dedicated to advancing gender equality in the workplace and fostering a culture of excellence through collaboration and shared purpose.

Our Workforce at a Glance

Women make up 76.5% of Lauriston’s total employees. Women hold many key leadership roles, including the Chair of the School Council, Chair of the Lauriston Foundation, Principal, and Deputy Principal positions.

The staff composition and salary structure at Lauriston are consistent with those of comparable independent girls’ schools. Salaries for Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Educational Support Employees, and Childcare Services Employees are clearly outlined in the Lauriston Girls’ School Agreement 2023-2025 (Agreement), ensuring transparency and equal application regardless of gender. Casual employees not covered by the Agreement are employed under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 and are paid according to their role classification, irrespective of gender.

Salaries for senior leaders and select professional roles that are not covered by the Agreement are determined based on market benchmarks and are reflective of experience, responsibilities, and role requirements and again, irrespective of gender.

Understanding Our Gender Pay Gap

During the reporting period, Lauriston had 60 management roles, with women holding 73% and men holding 27% of these positions.

However, a closer look reveals:

• Of the 293 women employed, 41 (14%) women held management roles.
• Of the 90 men employed, 19 (21%) men held management roles.

This indicates that although most management positions were occupied by women, the proportion of men in management relative to their total number was higher. This disparity results in a statistical gender pay gap, not because of unequal pay, but due to the larger number of women employed across non-leadership roles.

The gender pay gap has shifted since the previous reporting period. While the average total remuneration gap has decreased, the median pay gap has increased. This change is primarily due to a greater number of casual staff being included in the 2024–2025 reporting data compared to previous years.
Ongoing Commitment to Equity and Opportunity
Lauriston remains committed to supporting staff with caring responsibilities by offering flexibility and access to part-time roles, while also ensuring opportunities for career progression.

As a champion for women in education and beyond, the school actively fosters leadership development and is proud to maintain strong female representation across all leadership levels.