Today is International Women’s Day – an occasion first marked in March 1911, beginning of a movement for equality, recognition and achievement.

On this day that is all about stepping up and making your mark, I call on more women to join the team at Telstra. It is absolutely critical to the success of our business that we attract diverse and talented people, and that means that we want to be gender diverse and inclusive as well.

To spread the word about working at Telstra, and particularly connect with women who might be thinking of joining us, we are marking International Women’s Day 2011 with the launch of our new Careers portal specifically designed for women.

Women at Telstra features our new employment brand for women, stories of some of our fantastic Telstra women from all levels of the business, video content and social-media links, information about policy, inclusive practice, our internal networks and external connections, and some good news about awards and recognition for our results so far. Importantly, Women at Telstra will also include the stories of 100 Inspiring Women at Telstra.  Our first entry is by our Group Managing Director, Human Resources, Andrea Grant, who shares her own story of wisdom, courage, compassion and joy.

So, take a look around the site, be inspired, tell your friends and think of Telstra for your next exciting career move.