Australia's MedTech industry thrives on innovation, expertise and the contribution of talented people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Gender diversity is an important part of building a strong and sustainable industry. When women are represented across all areas of theworkforce and have equitable opportunities to participate, progress and contribute, the entire industry benefits.
At MTAA, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens organisations, encourages innovation and helps ensure the MedTech industryattracts and retains the talent needed to meet future challenges and opportunities.
Why It Matters
Women make significant contributions across every part of the MedTech industry, including research and development, manufacturing,regulatory affairs, clinical, commercial and executive roles.
While progress has been made, opportunities remain to better understand women's experiences, career pathways and representation acrossthe industry.
By fostering workplaces where people can contribute and succeed based on their skills, experience and aspirations, we can help create amore inclusive, innovative and prosperous MedTech industry.
Women in MedTech
The MTAA Women in MedTech (WiMT) Committee was established to support greater gender diversity across Australia's MedTechindustry.
Bringing together professionals from across the MedTech ecosystem, the Committee champions initiatives that encourage industrydialogue, professional development, networking, research and collaboration.
Through these activities, WiMT aims to promote greater awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing women in MedTech andsupport meaningful progress across the industry.
Building the evidence base for gender diversity in MedTech
The Women in MedTech (WiMT) Committee was established to support greater gender diversity across Australia's MedTech industrythrough collaboration, research and industry engagement.
Recognising that meaningful progress starts with understanding the challenges and opportunities facing women in the workforce, theCommittee has focused on developing practical, evidence-based resources that support organisations and individuals across the industry.
MTAA WiMT Leadership White Paper 2027
[Learn More About the WiMT Leadership White Paper]
The White Paper findings will be launched at the MTAA MedTech Conference in March 2027.
Past Gender Equity Research Reports
- Click here to download the 2022 Gender Diversity Report.
- Click here to download the 2018 Practices to Promote Gender Diversity
