Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2023
We are committed to strengthening inclusive practices and increasing our efforts to close the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians by forging and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
The Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-24 represents the Commonwealth’s continued contribution as an employer to the ‘Closing the Gap’ agenda. It will underpin work to improve representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Commonwealth Public Sector and is supported by high-level implementation deliverables.
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and dedicated Diversity Action Plan aims to achieve improved workplace diversity through the collective contribution of all employees.
Our diversity outcomes require us to create and maintain a modern, agile and inclusive workplace which welcomes people from all racial, cultural, religious or social backgrounds.
Gender Equality Action Plan
Finance’s Gender Equality Action Plan builds on our previous Gender Equality Action Plan 2017-19 and underpins our approach to culture change to ensure that we are maintaining an inclusive workplace that attracts, builds, values and retains skills, expertise and talent.
Our Gender Equality Action Plan sets out our commitment and is aligned to the 6 key focus areas outlined in the APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26: Realising the benefits for all.
Disability Strategy
Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 is Australia’s national disability policy framework. It is driving action at all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability. The Department of Finance is committed to the Strategy’s vision for an inclusive Australian society that ensures people with disability can fulfil their potential, as equal members of the community. The Strategy sets out practical changes that will assist people with disability by
- providing national leadership towards greater inclusion of people with disability.
- guiding activity across all areas of public policy to be inclusive and responsive to people with disability.
- driving mainstream services and systems to improve outcomes for people with disability.
- engaging, informing and involving the whole community in achieving a more inclusive society.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to eliminating barriers that prevent staff with disability, illness or carer responsibilities from fully participating in the workplace, including accessing job mobility and career development.
Reasonable Adjustments and Finance’s My Adjustment’s Passport can be implemented to assist staff perform the inherent requirements of their role.
The My Adjustment Passport is an opt-in tool that allows staff to document their agreed arrangements. Staff are not required to disclose or record details of the exact nature of the illness, injury or disability in their Passport, unless it is likely to affect their ability to perform the inherent requirements of their role.
