Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy

Key Strategies

The Varied ANU Enterprise Agreement 2005-2008 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:

Consider traineeships for entry-level positions through the NEW Indigenous Traineeship Program
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:

Lindsay Stanford
Senior Consultant Indigenous Employment
Human Resources Division
T: 02 6125 5981
E: lindsay.stanford@anu.edu.au