Culturally and linguistically diverse

A workplace where diversity of culture is valued

We recognise that cultural diversity strengthens our organisation. We are proud to employ people from a wide range of cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities and customers we connect with every day.

We believe that different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking help us build stronger relationships, make better decisions and foster a more innovative workplace.

Supporting inclusion for CALD employees

We are committed to creating an environment where people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and empowered to succeed.

We support this commitment by:

• Celebrating Harmony Week and Harmony Day, recognising and embracing the many cultures that make up our working community.
• Acknowledging Refugee Week, raising awareness of the contributions, resilience and achievements of people from refugee backgrounds.
• Sharing cultural stories and employee experiences, providing opportunities for team members to learn from one another and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Establishing a Multicultural Advisory Group
• Implementing flexible working conditions to support cultural and religious observances.
• Promoting Cultural Competency and Culture Inclusion Training
• Encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, creating a culture where people feel comfortable sharing their cultural identity and experiences.
• Maintaining inclusive hiring practices that focus on skills, capability and potential, helping create opportunities for people from all backgrounds.
• Supporting career development and progression for employees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds through learning, development and leadership opportunities.
• Building cultural awareness across our workforce through education, food sharing days, conversations and inclusion initiatives that foster respect and belonging.

Belonging starts here

We know inclusion is more than representation. It's about ensuring everyone can contribute, grow and thrive. We're committed to building a workplace where people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities feel a genuine sense of belonging and are supported to achieve their career goals, regardless of their cultural background, ethnicity, language, faith or heritage.