Through the development of deep and genuine relationships with First Peoples communities, key stakeholders and our FPSN, we will design and implement a more culturally inclusive attraction and recruitment experience. This will include innovative outreach and tailored pathway and recruitment programs. By developing a strong employee value proposition, we will position ourselves as an employer of choice for First Peoples.
LEAD/S - P&BS
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Dec 2023
Establishment of a dedicated First Peoples Careers Team within the Department of Transport and Planning to support the Portfolio to improve outcomes
LEAD/S - All
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Oct 2027
- Achieve a minimum 2 per cent First Peoples employment across the Transport and Planning Portfolio: only ongoing employees, fixed term contracts of 18 months and DTP home-based graduates are to be included in the target calculation
- 20 per cent of this target will be achieved above VPS level 6
- 50 per cent of this target will be achieved at the VPS level 4 to VPS level 5, building a pipeline to support the Executive level targets
- 75 per cent of this target will be achieved through ongoing positions
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Annually
- Designated places for First Peoples placements in pathways programs
- Increase First Peoples Youth Employment Scheme (YES) trainees
- Increase First Peoples graduates
- 75 per cent of pathway program participants transition into employment
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - March 2024
- Pathway programs established
- Participation in pathways programs
- Talent pool established through YES Trainee Program, Department of Transport and Planning First Peoples Scholarship Program
- Conversion of recipients of Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Scholarships Program into accessing employment contracts
LEAD/S - FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Annually
The number of scholarships offered through Secondary, TAFE and University students
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - July 2025
- Increase in the number of First Peoples candidates applying and transitioning into non-traditional areas
- Increase First Peoples women in employment through identified positions
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - June 2025
- Consistent embedding of EVP elements into marketing and recruitment collateral
- Increase in number of applications from First Peoples candidates
LEAD/S - Comms/FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - May 2024
- First Peoples specific promotional material developed
- First Peoples specific recruitment and attraction campaigns
- Regular good news stories and articles shared
- Promotion of opportunities through identified culturally appropriate media channels
- Increase in number of applications from First Peoples candidates
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - August 2024
- Training completed by Human Resources and hiring managers
- Improved conversion of First Peoples candidates through the recruitment process utilising yarning circle interview method for all/some identified positions
LEAD/S - FPSDR
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - June 2025
- Development of culturally appropriate guidelines for targeted First Peoples attraction and recruitment activities (including guidance on the use of Special Measures and Identified Positions and best practice interview methods)
- Hiring managers and Human Resources are using guidelines to drive inclusive attraction and recruitment activities
- Increase in the number of “special measure” and “identified” roles created across the Transport and Planning Portfolio
LEAD/S - FPSDR/All
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Ongoing
- Forge strong and enduring relationships with Traditional Owners and Victorian First Peoples communities that value First Peoples perspectives and expertise
- Increase in community candidate referrals
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Ongoing
- Strong and reciprocal relationships established with key stakeholders
- Increase in candidate referrals FPSDR/ P&C Ongoing
LEAD/S - FPSDR/ P&C
PROJECTED DELIVERY DATE - Dec 2023
- Number of First Peoples candidates on the employment register
- Number of positions filled through the employment register
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