Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Council continues to embed the key focus areas of the Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in our workplace culture. These include a 'Diverse and Skilled Workforce', 'Inclusion and Respect' and 'Accessibility'. Some of the key activities undertaken by Council include: 1. Continuing to promote Council's commitment to workplace diversity in our recruitment practices i.e. advertisements, industry tours etc. 2. Partnering with community organisations to provide employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. 3. Ongoing support mechanisms for staff i.e. through the Employee Assistance Program, and advice and support through the People & Safety Team.
Female
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366
Male Total: 700
4. Ongoing consultation with staff through the Consultative Committee framework, Culture Surveys, and internal communication from Council's Executive Team. Along with Council's EEO Management Plan, we are continuing to implement initiatives to further support the principles of EEO in our workforce and community through the DIAP and RAP. Council is currently developing a First Nations Employment & Retention Strategy. This strategy seeks to provide further support to First Nations peoples in our community and workplace, in relation to employment opportunities, training and development, and career development.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21
