Services Australia supporting LGBTI+ staff to ‘bring their whole self to work’ Community & Social Services Australia has been recognised for its sustained efforts to create an inclusive workplace, but general manager Jen Rufati says there is more work to…
Defence leaders urged to support LGBTIQ staff following ‘divisive’ ban Thursday June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The CPSU has written to defence secretary Greg Moriarty and Defence Force chief Angus Campbell calling on them to support their LGBTIQ staff, after employees…
AFP sets 30% sworn-female workforce target Monday May 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The AFP also wants to attract more people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians.
Premium Interviews How COVID-19 accelerated the Victorian Public Service’s flexible work journey Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The VPS's new flexible work policy is a product of the past year — lessons learned from working differently, increased demand for services, and a…
How to lead the public sector workforce in the COVID-era Wednesday February 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers It is critical to appreciate that we as societies have gone through huge periods of trauma. And that that trauma is not just going to…
Commonwealth launches APS disability employment strategy Friday December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new strategy aims to boost and retain the employment of people with disability in the Australian Public Service while building a lasting culture of…
Class strongly linked to experience of inclusion at work, study finds Monday October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Based on a survey of more than 3000 Australian workers, the study looked at nine diversity demographics. It found that inclusive teams perform better.
WA government to fund new LGBTIQA+ advocacy body Friday September 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The government-funded body will be established through the Youth Advisory Council of WA. It will focus on policy advice and analysis, education, awareness-raising, building connections…
WA biodiversity department achieves accreditation for disability recruitment Wednesday July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Achieving this status recognises DBCA's commitment to enabling skilled jobseekers with disability to compete for positions on a level playing field, the WA government said.
