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Pay Negotiation and Understanding the Gender Pay Gap

Date: 16 APR 2026 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location: Launchpad Website: Book your session here Add to Calendar:

This employability workshop is designed to support students and recent graduates, particularly women and gender-diverse students to build confidence in salary negotiations, recognise pay inequity, and advocate for fair wages early in their careers.

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This session builds on women’s cultural strengths and lived experiences, offering practical guidance on preparing effectively for interviews, using clear and confident communication techniques, and navigating difficult or sensitive conversations with supervisors or managers.

You will also explore:

  • The current gender pay gap and how it can present in early career stages
  • Common barriers to pay negotiation, including social, psychological, and structural factors
  • How to prepare for salary negotiations
  • Workplace rules and regulations that support pay transparency and equity

"A session that builds on women’s cultural strengths and lived experiences, offering practical guidance on preparing effectively for interviews, using clear and confident communication techniques, and navigating difficult or sensitive conversations with supervisors or managers".

Contact: Launchpad Team Email: Launchpad@murdoch.edu.au