InterEngineer is a community of LGBTQIA+ engineering professionals and allies from metro, regional and remote Australia. Together, we role model, advocate for and celebrate the intersection of LGBTQIA+ people in the engineering profession.
InterEngineer is supported by Engineers Australia and is run by a committee of industry engineers with defined objectives, priorities and actions.
InterEngineer’s purpose is to:
- Improve the lives of the LGBTQI+ community within the engineering profession.
- Bring together organisations that employ professional engineers to collaborate on LGBTQI+ initiative and execute shared programs.
- Develop LGBTQI+ networks within our profession to ensure support, inclusion and guidance for all.
- To use the network to engage regional and remote locations to provide support and information.
- To actively celebrate other areas of diversity – specifically intersectionality.
Our primary objective is to ensure the engineering profession is inclusive for LGBTQI+ individuals so they can confidently bring their authentic self to work and thrive in their careers. To do this, we focus on:
- issues that are specific and commonplace to the engineering profession
- breaking down barriers and supporting current and future members of the LGBTQI+ community to work within the practice of engineering
- including regional and remote engineers and supporting them with community and necessary tools.
You don’t need to be a member of Engineers Australia to join InterEngineer, membership is open to the entire engineering community, whether they be LGBTQIA+ or an ally.
To become a member, complete and submit the joining form.
If you have any questions, email us directly.
You can network with the InterEngineer community on our LinkedIn page or join the EA Exchange page.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Engineers Australia.