JLL’s purpose is to, “Shape the future of real estate for a better world.”  We understand that to do this we need to be accountable in our endeavours of providing a Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable workplace and building partnerships that make a difference for our people, our clients and our communities.

Globally JLL formalised their D,E&I journey in 2015, starting out with ambitions to raise awareness of the importance of having a Diverse and Inclusive culture, then moving through to implement ongoing actions and policies to integrate Diversity and Inclusion into the everyday activities of the business. JLL are excited to now progress our D,E&I journey to being a leader in impacting Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity across all areas of our business. Structure and accountability initiatives are being formed and implemented with ongoing improvement to all business policies. 

JLL have an extensive and well-resourced Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D,E&I) team across the Australian business.  Over 120 employees sit on Business Resource Groups (BRG’s) to directly impact the company D,E&I journey. This structure ensures that our initiatives are relevant to employees, with ideas and policies being easily communicated throughout all levels of the organisation. 

JLL have four pillars of focus with regard to D,E&I – Gender, Indigenous, LGBT+ (Pride) & Wellbeing & Inclusion. Each pillar has a national lead and an executive sponsor who support and drive a passionate group of employee representatives sitting on the BRG’s across the country. These groups work together to set the agenda, devise goals and initiatives, foster partnerships and host events to raise awareness and help improve the accountability of all JLL employees to deliver a truly Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace.  

All executive leaders of the organisation are held accountable for company achievements with regard to D,E&I. The CEO is actively involved in the leadership of this network and works closely with the allocated leaders of the team to direct and drive the activity and achievements.  

The CEO has KPI’s with regard to D,E&I targets to ensure that the organisation D,E&I goals are aligned with all company accountabilities.  

JLL as a leading property company recognise that our strength with D,E&I will come from the partnerships we foster with leading organisations in relevant area. As a result, we are aligned with the following organisations.

The Graduate program is designed to foster the talents of recent or soon to be recent graduates and help them develop their skills so that they can take on future roles within JLL.

JLL provide support, training, mentorship and a structured plan to help develop from a graduate into Top Talent

We have had great success with our Graduates moving onwards within JLL and have proven stories of grads now working in senior leadership roles here in Australia and also globally.

The JLL Graduate Program is a 18 Month permanent role offering 3 x 6 month rotations. You may work in Office Leasing, Capital Markets, Tenant Representation, Project & Development Services, Property & Asset Management and Work Dynamics.

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: 7th August 2023
• Applications Close: 18th September 2023

JLL believe a diverse, equitable & inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued & empowered to achieve

Our Business Resource Groups support our diversity and inclusion business objectives, provide a platform for diverse perspectives, and connect people across the organisation. These employee-led groups are open to all employees and we encourage allies, advocates and partners to get involved.

Different Abilities – Job Access Australia  

• JLL are passionate about seeing all workplaces inclusive and suitable for all abilities.  
• JLL are partners with Job Access Australia to ensure that we can accommodate and support our employees with Disabilities. Job Access Australia conduct assessments and provide areas of improvement to ensure we are driving opportunities for individuals to be employed at JLL through the Disability services sector.  
• The JLL executive understand that one of the hidden disabilities that is quite prevalent in our industry are Neuro Diverse conditions and Mental Health Conditions. JLL have an internal Neuro Diverse network who are committed to raising awareness and helping the JLL executive to incorporate appropriate management practices to support our peers who are Neuro Diverse.  
• JLL have an entire employee wellness platform, this extends from free professional counselling sessions to discounted health and wellbeing programs. Managers are educated on the importance of supporting their team members with regard to their health and wellbeing.

Gender – WGEA, PCA 500 Women In Property, PCA Champions of Change 

JLL are committed to being an organisation where we attract, develop and retain the best women in the industry. We are aligned with a number of our member organisation groups including but not limited to the National Association of Women in Construction, PCA 500 Women in Property, PCA Champions of Change.
 
The results garnered from the annual Workplace Gender Equality Assessment are used to review our status with employee gender ratios. JLL use the data from this process combined with internal employee surveys to set ambitious targets around Women in Leadership positions. These ambitions are supported by specific training and leadership programs. Reviewing the national organisation divisions that have a gap in gender parity is undertaken to devise and implement recruitment programs   
JLL have regional and Australian targets regarding Women in Leadership positions.

Pride in Diversity – Australian Workplace Equality Index 

Our partnership with Pride in Diversity and annual participation in the AWEI benchmarking process ensures we understand the requirements and current initiatives needed to create a secure, respected and accepting environment for our LGBT+ employees.  As we progress from a stage of awareness building to accountability, we are aiming to elevate our position as an employer of choice for LGBT+ professionals.   

The CEO communication included in the attachments confirms the commitment of JLL and our executive in maximising our partnership and continually seeking improvement in the standards we set and the workplace we provide for our LGBT+ employees.  
The JLL LGBT+ Pride BRG is well supported by a team of committed executives, the Executive sponsor of this pillar BRG sites on the External National LGBTQ Executive Allies forum.

Perks & Benefits

Indigenous - Reconciliation Australia & Minderoo Foundation - Indigenous Employment Group 

The historic JLL Reconciliation Action plan was at an Innovate level, JLL are in the process of finalising their revised Reconciliation Action plan that will elevate our endeavours in this area to a Stretch RAP, confirming that we have embedded strategies and a very strong approach towards advancing reconciliation internally and throughout our broader area of influence. 

In 2021 JLL were one of only 50 companies to participate in the first National Indigenous Employment survey hosted by the Minderoo Foundation. The JLL Commitment to these partnerships will ensure that we can achieve continuous improvement in our indigenous employment initiatives. 

JLL have been recognised in 2021 as the Supply Nation Corporate Member of the year and the Outstanding Impact award. JLL as one of the largest real estate firms in the country is proud that we deliver our services by partnering with quality contractors from the Indigenous sector.