Women's advancement plan for Austria's Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport
The Austrian Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport has issued a binding women's advancement plan (Frauenförderungsplan) effective 19 August 2026. This plan sets targets and measures for promoting gender equality within the ministry's civil service workforce.
What changed
A new women's advancement plan (Frauenförderungsplan) has been formally adopted for the Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport. This mandatory plan establishes goals and concrete actions to advance women's careers in the ministry, covering recruitment, training, career planning, and equal treatment policies.
Who is affected
The plan applies to all staff and management of the Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport, including civil servants in all grades (Funktionsgruppen) and employment categories. It directly affects hiring, promotion, and training decisions within the ministry.
What to look out for
Employees and job applicants should be aware that the ministry now has binding gender-equality targets and selection criteria that will be applied to recruitment and advancement decisions. The plan includes provisions on parental leave arrangements, employee development discussions, and career planning with a gender-equality focus.