UNIQ You, a Queensland-based not-for-profit, is excited to announce Qube as its newest partner. Qube is the first partner in the logistics and supply chain sector to be represented on UNIQ You’s virtual platform that is designed to expose Years 9-12 girls to career opportunities across 10 industries identified to be under-represented by women.
Based on 2021 data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, women represent 26 per cent of the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry, of which logistics is an important subgroup.
Supply chain agility has been put to the test with the onset of COVID, but enormous e-commerce demands signify huge potential growth for the industry. To ensure women’s representation grows alongside and reflects broader industry gains, critical action is needed.
Qube is well positioned to drive change, says Emily Link, Director – People, Culture & Safety:
‘Qube is committed to creating an environment that encourages inclusion, equity and diversity. We are delighted to be partnering with UNIQ You to help encourage the next generation of women into our sector where they can experience dynamic, exciting and diverse careers. Our operations stretch across all regions of Australia and the opportunities for passionate women to make a difference are endless.’
Committed to breaking down the gender stereotypes that inhibit girls’ pursuit of careers in the logistics and supply chain sector, UNIQ You CEO Tanya Meessmann is excited about what partnering with Australia’s leading integrated logistics provider means for the next generation of talent:
‘The scope and breadth of knowledge and expertise required to manage the acquisition, storage and transport of resources is enormous. Our partnership with Qube allows us to expose Years 9-12 girls to opportunities across the supply chain from beginning to end and represents an important step towards closing the gender gap in one of Australia’s most sophisticated and complex sectors.’
By facilitating career advisory calls, and with the support of partner companies such as Qube, UNIQ You takes another giant step towards addressing the critical pipeline issue that limits girls’ opportunities in rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive spaces.
About Qube
Qube is Australia’s largest integrated logistics provider focused on import and export supply chains. Qube operates in over 135 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia with a workforce of over 6500 employees.