Proud to be LGBT+ inclusive

The property industry is one of the nation’s largest employers and is traditionally viewed as not LGBT+ inclusive. We actively foster an inclusive culture for LGBT+ through CH Proud, who regularly meet, communicate and advocate for everyone’s right to be proud of who they are, as well as attract and retain engaged and motivated LGBT+ talent. The group is made up of LGBT+ people and allies and welcomes all people who want to be involved. We’re focused on:
• Continuing to raise LGBT+ awareness via promotion of significant days
• Education and support resources
• Active involvement in the LGBT+ National Executive Allies Forum
• Continued involvement with InterBuild, the LGBT+ property and construction industry network supporting research into gender neutral design and broader industry initiatives

How we’ll measure success
• Increased employee engagement across the LGBT+ network
• Continued evolution of inclusive policies and online resources for LGBT+ employees
• Increased score in the annual Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)

How we celebrate and learn
• We have Bronze Employer Status for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equality Index
• We recognise and celebrate Wear It Purple Day, IDAHOBIT Day, Sydney Mardi Gras, Melbourne Midsumma, Brisbane Pride, Pride WA, World AIDS Day, Trans Awareness Week and Trans Remembrance Day and Intersex Awareness Day
• Join the conversation on Yammer by using #CHProud
• You can define your pronouns, sexual orientation and gender identity via Workday
• Parental leave and domestic violence policies are inclusive of all LGBT+ people and their families. Appropriate workplace behaviour guideline specifies no-one can discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or intersex status
• Our Superannuation and Death & TDP Benefits/Life Insurance are LGBT+ inclusive
• Support introduction of gender-neutral bathrooms where possible

Hsiu Chen
Senior Property Manager – Office

“Charter Hall actively fosters an inclusive culture for LGBTQ+ employees and actively engages LGBTQ+ staff and encourages a safe working environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
Since joining the company in 2020, during lockdown and virtually meeting all my colleagues, I felt comfortable being myself, knowing that the company values diversity and inclusivity.
It has been refreshing to work with like minded colleagues and being part of Charter Hall’s LGBTQ+ Pride working group, CH Proud, made up of Allies and LGBTQ+ members. As a committee member, I was involved with our Australian Workplace Equality Index submission in 2021/22 and I can proudly say we hold the Bronze Employer award for the first time! It is exciting to work with members of Exco, senior management, HR, Marketing, IT and other team members that I would normally not meet and get to know. “It takes a village…”, as the saying goes and at Charter Hall, we are one big village that encourages diversity and awareness with the wider team and our tenant customers”.

Grant Colaruotolo
Assistant Property Manager – Office 

“When I was making the decision to work at Charter Hall, the most important factor for me was finding somewhere with a positive workplace culture. I wanted to find a company where I felt I could belong and to be part of a supportive community. Knowing that Charter Hall not only supports LGBTQI+ inclusivity but are also actively working towards making our workplace and the property industry safer for its employees, customers, and the public as well made the decision to join Charter Hall simple. After starting with Charter Hall, I was glad to put my hand up to join the CH Proud committee so that I could also be a part of the work that will help the property industry make spaces more inclusive for everyone”.