Aboriginal Employment Initiatives That Make A Real Difference

You're committed to transforming your workplace experience for Aboriginal people by fostering the kind of workplace that attracts and retains Aboriginal talent and leadership.

And you want to do more than just “tick the box” when it comes to attitudes, policies and strategies.

At Blakworks, I work with purpose-driven not for profit organisations to help you create safer, more respectful workplaces and grow your Aboriginal workforce.

Every workplace has a responsibility to work towards closing the gaps in Aboriginal employment

Here’s some facts about Aboriginal people and employment:

Stop wasting time and money on workplace cultural activities that don’t lead to results

Improve your service to Aboriginal people and communities:

Having more Aboriginal staff will help you serve Aboriginal people, families and communities. Not just because Aboriginal people serve Aboriginal people better (and, we do), but having more Aboriginal people in your workplace will improve the Aboriginal cultural capability of your whole workforce (if you do it the way I show you) and that’ll help non-Indigenous people to serve Aboriginal people better as well.

Improve your service to everyone:

Having more Aboriginal people in service design and leadership positions within your organisation brings different perspectives to your work. It’s been proven time and again that diverse experiences and voices generate more ideas and better ideas that lead to better outcomes (provided the workplace is set up to listen to voices that are different).

Grow your reputation:

With rising community standards, not for profit organisations are finding they need to demonstrate consistent respect for Aboriginal people and protocols. Your stakeholders have expectations that you’ll be working towards a safer and more respectful workplace for Aboriginal people and actively growing your Aboriginal workforce. When you can show that you walk the walk - not just talk the talk - your reputation will blossom.

Overcome workforce shortages:

Practically every organisation is finding it hard to recruit new staff right now. And, growing your Aboriginal workforce will help. Australia may be at full employment. But the Aboriginal workforce is not. Aboriginal people are still three times more likely to be unemployed. If you can create a workplace that is safe and respectful of Aboriginal people, you’ll attract more Aboriginal applicants. And, when you can show that you are committed to creating more opportunities for Aboriginal people, you’ll stand out among employers and also attract non-Indigenous applicants who are aligned with your values. That’s a sustainable competitive advantage in the search for talent.

Leave a strong legacy:

Embracing the change required so Aboriginal people can take their rightful place in Australian society leaves a strong legacy for years to come, reflecting a commitment to inclusion and social justice.

Making A Real Change Starts Here

Three Steps To Workplace Transformation That Makes An Impact

At Blakworks, we know you want to create a safer and more respectful not-for-profit organisation. You want to do more than just tick a box, but you’re hesitant about where to start.

When you learn about the experiences of Aboriginal people, and understand what that means for your workplace, I believe you’ll make a difference and see the benefits in your workplace.

With my experience working as an Aboriginal employment consultant since 2001, I recognise the opportunities to educate and help you create a safer and more respectful workplace for Aboriginal people.

Instead of wondering what you could be doing differently, you can feel confident your organisation is making meaningful strides towards becoming a safer space for Aboriginal team members and leaders and actively creating a lasting impact.