Diversity at National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

Our Diversity & Inclusion Networks do a great job of promoting their mandates and their people/issues.

We cater for the all, there is no discrimination at all, we even have individual awareness groups in all things diverse who educate, support and provide information on a monthly basis.

It is clear that diversity is important to the Agency and they have goals and objectives tied to this, however: diverse people still are discriminated against (clear in Census results).

The agency really does work on diversity and has networks to push that work. I think the agency has more women working for it so they are very understanding of caring responsibilities. They have around 25% of mob who work for them so are very aware of Indigenous issues and needs of Indigenous employees. There is also a CALD network and a pride network who help to raise awareness.

Its safe for the LGBTIAQ+++ community and for People of Colour.

Our agency is made up of mostly women, who are mostly carers. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and Pride networks are active, and advocate for these minorities.

It seems good but I have heard First Nations colleagues point out aspects of the agency that do not operate in a culturally competent way.

My particular work group is quite flexible.

Large cohort of First Nations staff. Attempts to build more diverse workforce and connect employees.

As a First Nations person, there is still a long way to go in employing more First Nations people, particularly if you haven't achieved a university degree. Recruitment may include attracting mature aged people, with skills that will match the agencies work duties. Job agencies dont inform people about the agency either. I am eager to stay in the agency, but depends on locations and the culture of the placements, meaning Culturally competent staff and policies are in place. To have culturally appropriate health and wellbeing services on hand as well, during Sorry times or personal traumas.

From my observation there is a lot of support available for diversity and this agency's commitment to it in my opinion

The Agency has separate application streams for First Nations and Disability applicants

There is a strong focus on diversity and inclusion at my workplace and plenty of support networks.

All Agency positions are "identified', and Affirmative Measure processes available for disability and First Nation applicants.

Advertise through emails.

There are a number of entry level programs in place.

I think that the company values the experiences of candidates, and this invites more perspectives and the likeliness of attracting applicants from less privileged backgrounds.