- Published by:
- Department of Transport and Planning
- Date:
- 9 July 2025
This Strategy outlines our strategic and integrated approach to building a skilled, diverse, and thriving First Peoples workforce across all areas of the Transport and Planning Portfolio.
We are committed to creating a workplace that respects our First
Peoples employees’ culture, knowledge, and values, and are supported with their career aspirations to not only succeed but thrive.
Introduction
The Strategy is reinforced and underpinned by our Transport and Planning Portfolio Aboriginal Self Determination Plan 2020-2023 (The Plan) and our commitment to working closely with the First Peoples Victorian community to drive action and improve outcomes.
Whilst we have made some good inroads to date, we acknowledge there is still significant work ahead of us. In developing this Strategy, we deepen our commitment to delivering on this important work.
As a large Transport and Planning Portfolio, we are well placed to provide a diverse range of career opportunities across the state and contribute to greater First Peoples economic participation through employment outcomes.
We will build and strengthen First Peoples representation across all areas and levels of the Transport and Planning Portfolio by building a strong employee value proposition, growing our talent pipeline through pathways programs and direct recruitment, developing targeted professional development programs, and creating a safe and inclusive workplace.
In turn, we will be better placed to achieve the realisation of our Aboriginal Self Determination Plan ensuring that our services, policies, and programs result in better outcomes and meet the local needs and aspirations of Victorian First Peoples communities.
This important work will require greater Transport and Planning Portfolio collaboration and a stronger focus on delivery and accountability. How we implement this Strategy portfolio-wide may vary; however, our commitment and investment in ensuring its absolute success is shared and enduring.
The Transport and Planning Portfolio and its agencies are all at different starting points. For some, this work is already underway while for others, they are in the early stages of this work. As we embark on this journey, it will be important that we continue to listen, reflect, and share our valuable learnings across the Transport and Planning Portfolio.
By working together, we will leverage the Transport and Planning Portfolio to maximise outcomes for First Peoples Victorians.
Language Statement
Transport and Planning Language statement
Strategic Alignment
Victorian First Peoples Affairs Landscape
Strategic Alignment
Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework
Strategic Alignment
DTP Inclusion and Diversity Strategy
Our Work to Date
Our Work to Date
Our Vision
Vision
Our Commitments
Commitments
Our Key Priorities
Priorities
Priority Area 1:
Create a more culturally inclusive attraction and recruitment experience.
Priority Area 2:
Invest in our First Peoples workforce providing progressive career experiences.
Priority Area 3:
Build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
Priority Area 4:
Enhance support for First Peoples Staff
Priority Area 5:
Establish strong governance, central oversight, and accountability
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