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Opportunities

Opportunities

Action
Deliverable
Timeline
Responsibility

• Increase the percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Ongoing ( Review
CEO
2 . Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes . employed in our workforce . Aspire to 6 % by 2024 .

• Develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NRM Skilling and Employment Program , which may include work experience , traineeships ,

mentoring , graduate placement , and internship opportunities .

• Contribute to the development , or provide support of , co-design or partnership arrangements , which support Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander employment initiatives . .
August 2024 )
May 2024 ( Review July 2025 )
Ongoing ( Review October 2024 , 2025 )

• Provide a Traditional Owner traineeship or internship opportunity . April 2024 CEO

• Revise the existing procurement policy to include additional strategies for March 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement in consultation with the

TOMG .
CEO
CEO
Corporate Services Manager

• Investigate and prepare a list with Supply Nation ( SN ) membership . May 2024 , 2025 Corporate

• Keep an up-to-date Register of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses , including government and non-government bodies , and

communicate to staff opportunities for procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses .

• Promote procuring goods and services from Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses . Review the

contracting process ( Request for Quote , contracts , terms of reference ) and investigate ways to increase levels of procurement from Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses .
July 2024 , 2025
May 2024 , 2025
Services Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Corporate Services Manager
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