Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment

INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT – HIRING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STAFF

Proving you’re an employer of choice is difficult with skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and competition for good employees. One way to make your business stand out to job seekers is to encourage diversity in your workplace through Indigenous employment.

Your business could benefit from having a diverse workplace that welcomes employees of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians.

Benefits of hiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can provide your business with benefits such as;

• access to employment incentives;
• wage subsidies
• coaching, mentoring, support and advice
• training
• access to job-ready candidates

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees can enhance your business by providing different perspectives, experience and knowledge. They can contribute to cross-cultural awareness in your workplace, which is important when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and engaging with the local community.

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