SAP – Australia's LGBTQ Inclusive Employers

SAP

Profile Industry : IT & Software

Location : New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia

SECTOR : Private

INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS : Pride in Diversity

Australian Workplace Equality Index Tiers : AWEI Bronze

WHO WE ARE

SAP is at the centre of today’s technology revolution. As the market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps organisations fight the damaging effects of complexity, generate new opportunities for innovation and growth and stay ahead of the competition.

SAP Australia and New Zealand has grown since 1989 to become one of the most successful companies operating in the region with more than 1,200 employees serving more than 2,000 customers in major industries.

MORE ABOUT US

Our vision & purpose at SAP is to “Run Simple to Improve People’s Lives”.

SAP values diversity and inclusion – We believe as a global company, we have a role in enabling an inclusive and healthy work environment while positioning SAP as a thought leader.

In 2015 SAP Australia was recognised by the Workplace Gender and Equality Agency an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, creating an environment underpinned by equality.

Within SAP we have four pillars contributing the diversity and inclusion; Gender Intelligence, X-Generational Intelligence, Culture & Identity and Differently Abled People. We continue to focus on a diverse workforce to ensure every employee feels empowered and encouraged to be their real self.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’re unique. An individual. So why follow someone else’s career path? We believe in every individual exploring their own career path to make an impact on the world of business.

At SAP, we aim to create a workplace that attracts motivated, creative and forward thinking employees who will help us continue to innovate and grow. We’re looking for experts in their field – as well as new generations of talent who will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table

Lorraine Longato

Business Innovation Strategist – SAP APJ Innovations Office

I have over 20 years’ experience as an industry practitioner, consultant and advisor. I have worked regionally in both private and public industries, starting as an industrial engineer and expanding to cover both supply chain and procurement disciplines. I have formed a career on helping organisations define, capture value, articulate purpose and help them achieve their goals. Doing this from vast industries ranging from Automotive, FMCG, Construction right through to National Government Initiatives targeting transformational change and broad social, economic outcomes. But more so I am a proud member of the LGBTQI community. Having represented SAP in both Pride and D&I programs I am always dedicated to supporting all aspects of our community. I recently took on a regional role that now exposes me to the many complexities across APJ that our community has and the importance of always being active for those that cant. A voice for where it is needed most – for those that don’t have one. In doing so its creating a positive work environment where we belong and belonging is what we all should care about. With SAP I enjoyed the opportunity to participate in not only Pride@SAP, but many other inclusive programs from Diversity & Inclusion Officer to our Global Business Womens Network Board Member. I am an openly OUT & PROUD SAP employee and prouder champion of change as a LGBTQI Professional at SAP.

Nick O’Brien

Marketing Assistant, Co-Lead of Pride@SAP ANZ

There hasn’t been a moment during my tenure at SAP that I haven’t felt a profound sense of inclusion. Even through a national lockdown, with a present an active LGBTQ+ alliance, I did not feel alone. Joining Pride@SAP has provided me an avenue to learn and grow as an individual, no less learn from the experiences of others; LGBTQ+ employees and allies alike. I firmly believe that an organization is only as strong as its people. However, the organization that not only promotes, but encourages a genuine sense of inclusion has the power to change the world. Change for better begins with few, and akin to SAP’s mission to make the world run better, I am confident that in co-leading the Pride@SAP team, I can meaningfully contribute to this goal.

Kylie Preisig-Toro

Head of Enablement for Supplier Services

I joined SAP in 2011 as the Training and Communications Officer for the Quadrem Network. Here are my ‘labels’ – Cis-gender, Lesbian, Married for 12 years, with 9-year-old twin daughters. When I first joined SAP I hid my authentic-self, as I had experiences negative reactions in the past. Then I discovered Pride@SAP and felt the acceptance from the wider community, and I knew I could be me. SAP is the place where everyone can be proud of who they are. I am proud to be me and to work at SAP.