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Overview of key CALD action items and targets

We will:

  • Develop enhanced recognition programs to celebrate culturally inclusive behaviours and leadership.
  • Promote learning and development opportunities tailored to CALD staff and career progression goals.
  • Develop, pilot and promote a reverse mentoring program connecting APS classification CALD mentees with EL and SES mentors utilising culturally safe processes.
  • Develop and implement a CALD cultural capability learning package for EL2 and SES leaders, incorporating the APS Integrated Unconscious Bias Training, MOSAIC Part 2, and the 6 Rs Relationship leadership Model, Multicultural: Our Stories as well as a full understanding of the CALD Compact.
  • Identify high potential CALD talent for structured sponsorship and mentoring opportunities. Actively promote and support CALD staff to enrol in programs such as the APS Leadership Edge and the CALD Sponsorship Pilot ensuring they are aware of the opportunity and feel supported to participate. Track and report CALD SES Benchmark to Executive Board via APSC CALD Champion. APSC to join the CALD Sponsorship Pilot.
  • Design a campaign to promote the relaunch of MOSAIC Part 1 and the release of MOSAIC Part 2, including the review of uptake of MOSAIC products and re-promoting to re-engage staff and engage with new staff.
  • Increase in CALD staff recruitment, promotion and retention including an increase in SES CALD staff representation of 4% and in EL2 staff representation of 5% by 2028.
  • Increase in APS Employee Census results for CALD staff perceptions of inclusiveness, opportunities, recognition and accessibility of learning and development of 3% by 2028.

Through this Action Plan, the Commission is committed to fostering a workplace where cultural diversity is not only respected but celebrated. By empowering all staff to engage with CALD initiatives, we aim to uplift cross-cultural capability and embed cultural safety across every level of our organisation. The Action Plan is our continuing commitment to build a future where every individual feels they belong, and are valued, heard, and supported to thrive. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive, capable, and representative APSC.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.