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The Pay Equity Gap: From Awareness to Action

Driving Gender Equity in Australian Workplaces.

Date
Tue 19th Aug 2025
Time
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
KPMG - Level 36, 727 Collins St
Melbourne
Tickets
$20
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Despite growing awareness, Australia’s national gender pay gap remains stubbornly persistent.

This Equal Pay Day, join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion in support of UN Women, as we explore the systemic, cultural, and organisational levers needed to close the gap.

Through lived experiences, policy insights, and practical strategies, we’ll empower leaders and individuals alike to take meaningful action toward pay equity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Understand the key drivers of Australia’s gender pay gap—and how they show up in your workplace
  • Learn how to use WGEA’s pay transparency data to influence leadership and policy
  • Gain practical tools to audit and address pay inequities in your team or organisation
  • Hear actionable advice from leaders who’ve successfully shifted the dial on pay equity
  • Leave inspired to advocate for gender equity—whether you’re a CEO or just starting your career
Please note that this event is kindly being held in support of UN Women Australia by the members of the UN Women Australia Melbourne Chapter volunteers. 

IMPORTANT EVENT NOTE: Guests must arrive by 6:20pm sharp as access to the building is not permitted after 6:30pm. 

MODERATOR

Jo Kowalczyk, CEO of Women in Super

Jo is a purpose-driven leader with over 15 years of experience driving change and advocating for equity, particularly within the education and superannuation sectors. As CEO of Women in Super, she champions women's economic security, drawing on her rich background in governance, compliance, industrial relations, and campaign leadership. Known for her empowering leadership style, Jo brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and the kind of strategic thinking that turns insight into impact. Her work reflects a career-long commitment to social change and creating systems that work for everyone.

PANELLIST

Micaela Drieberg, Chief Executive Officer of Gender Equity Victoria

Micaela leads the only independent member association of its kind in Australia, representing individuals and organisations across Victoria committed to achieving intersectional gender equality. With over 20 years of experience across the not-for-profit, public health, local government, peak body, and tertiary education sectors, she brings a wealth of insight in advocacy, education, engagement, and governance. A former Mayor and Ministerial Adviser, Micaela has long championed gender equity initiatives and health policy reform. She also contributes her expertise as a Teaching Associate at Monash University and serves on several government advisory bodies.

PANELLIST

Divya Pasupuleti, Business Strategy and Transformation at nbn Australia

Divya is an executive and changemaker, currently leading Business Strategy and Transformation at NBN Australia where she drives initiatives shaping Australia’s digital future. With global experience across telecommunications, project management, and the not-for-profit sectors, she brings a unique lens to inclusive leadership and systems change. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Divya champions programs that elevate culturally diverse and women leaders. She also serves on multiple boards including the Australian Gender Equality Council and Afghan Women on the Move In, and advises organisations influencing policy and equity at scale.

PANELLIST

Bryony Lepere, Executive Talent Planning at NAB

With a global career spanning law, HR, and executive leadership roles across Asia, Europe and Australia, Bryony brings a unique blend of commercial insight, strategic thinking, and people-first leadership. Now at NAB, she leads workforce planning and talent development with a sharp focus on purpose, productivity, and impact. Bryony is passionate about creating workplaces where people can be their best selves and she brings deep lived experience in governance, wellbeing, and systems that support inclusive, equitable outcomes.