Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy

Key Strategies

The Varied ANU Enterprise Agreement 2005-2009 has objectives and principles for the operation of the Employment Strategy.

How your work area can be involved?

Here are some tips for recruiting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people: 

• Provide work experience for keen jobseekers
• Advertise vacant positions in the Koori Mail and National Indigenous Times (newspapers)
• Use behavioural interviewing techniques
• Request diversity candidates through the casual pool

How can the Senior Consultant, Indigenous Employment assist us?

The Senior Consultant, Indigenous Employment (SCIE) is the first point of call for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment matters.  The SCIE will:

• Assist with planning to meet expectations and targets under the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy
• Provide continuing HR advice and support specific to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment matters to management and supervisors
• Provide Aboriginal Cultural Awareness & Strategy Sessions for all staff in your area (you can enrol on HORUS; course code HRICA1)
• Recruitment advice for attracting skilled and motivated employees
• Assistance with implementing the 'Supporting Our Staff' policy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees, including informal mentoring
• Staff members focused on their career with the University through the Indigenous Australian Staff Network (IASN)
• Any other matter related to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment with the University

For more information or advice please contact: Indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au