I want to make a difference by employing Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Employment – it’s everyone’s business
What's in it for you : A helping hand : A young and enthusiastic talent pool : A diverse market : Local knowledge : A good corporate citizen : A skilled workforce : How do I go about it : Other assistance : Accor's story
If you’re an Australian organisation that wants to make a difference by employing Indigenous Australians, you can access STEP funding. Larger organisations may also become a Corporate Leader for Indigenous Employment.
What’s in it for you?
The chance to make a difference Employing Indigenous Australians makes good business sense and will have a positive impact on the job seeker’s family and their community.
Giving local jobs to local people is critical for economic development of the area, especially in remote regions.
A helping hand
Financial assistance and a wide range of support is available through the Australian Government to assist you in putting appropriate training and recruitment strategies in place.
A young and enthusiastic talent pool
Indigenous Australians are a key element in the workforce of the future. Developing a niche as a preferred employer of Indigenous Australians will provide you with an opportunity to tap into a group with great potential for your workforce.
Tap into a diverse market
Employing Indigenous Australians may open up a growing market for your organisation’s products or services. Diversifying your workforce to reflect your diverse consumer base makes good business sense and increasing the cultural mix within your organisation brings new perspectives and greater awareness of business opportunities.
Local knowledge
General community expectations in Australia today means employing local people makes great business sense. Depending on the industry or location, higher retention rates may apply with Indigenous employees than for the general employee population, particularly in remote areas.
A reputation as a good corporate citizen
Customer expectations that Indigenous people will form part of the staff are increasing – particularly with International tourists in the hospitality industry. In demonstrating strong corporate citizenship you will achieve a market edge with key clients and enhance the public perception of your organisation.
A skilled-up workforce
Your organisation will gain new skills and knowledge from training and working with Indigenous employees. As a further benefit, you might discover that the pre-employment training you create for Indigenous applicants can be beneficial to non-Indigenous applicants as well and can improve overall staff retention rates.
How do I go about it?
The Corporate Leaders for Indigenous Employment Project is about making a real difference to the number of Indigenous Australians in lasting employment, by creating viable, commercially based Indigenous employment opportunities.
By being a part of the project you can expand your talent pool by tapping into the Indigenous workforce. To find out more call 1802 102
What other assistance is available?
Job Network can help you find suitably qualified employees for your job vacancies. Call 13 17 15 to find your local Job Network member.
Structured Training and Employment Projects provide flexible funding for packages of tailored assistance, including structured and accredited training, which help employers provide long-term jobs.
Wage Assistance provides a subsidy to employers of up to $4,400 for employing Indigenous job seekers and can help your business cover costs such as recruitment, wages, uniforms or training or download the application form online.
The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) links Indigenous students with employers who can give them work skills and professional employment while they undertake diploma, advanced diploma or undergraduate degree studies. For more information visit the NICP website.
For more information about any of these programmes call 1802 102
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