Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks

Indigenous Champions Network (ICN)

The Indigenous Champions Network is an advocacy body who are committed to leading and driving initiatives aimed at increasing workplace outcomes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across the Commonwealth Public Service. Champions are senior representatives from various Australian Government agencies. The role of the Network includes promoting and facilitating the sharing of good practice and collaboration between agencies as well as exploring new ideas that lead to better employment outcomes for Indigenous employees. The Network meets quarterly and is supported by a secretariat through the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

Contact NIAASecretariatandCoordination@niaa.gov.au for more information.

Indigenous Cross Agency Network (ICAN)

The Indigenous Cross Agency Network is a forum for Chairs and key representatives of an agency's Indigenous Employee Network. They discuss matters and share ideas, projects, and events that are of interest or importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across the Commonwealth Public Service. Representatives includes Indigenous Liaison Officers (ILOs). The ICAN is facilitated through GovTeams and is supported by the Indigenous Champions Network and Indigenous SES Network.

Contact your agencies Indigenous Liaison Officer for more information.

Indigenous Senior Executive (SES) Network

The Indigenous SES Network was established to contribute to progressing Indigenous employment and retention initiatives. The Indigenous SES Network is committed to driving meaningful change and providing guidance to Secretaries on issues affecting Indigenous Australians to provide a stewardship role that contributes to greater representation, retention and progression for Indigenous Australians in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Diversity@apsc.gov.au for more information.

Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) Network

Indigenous Liaison Officers are Human Resource Practitioners who manage a number of projects related to recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees in the Australian Public Service. They provide advice to managers on people management challenges and often also provide advice to Indigenous employees on employment related matters. ILO’s provide a link to assist the design and implementation of effective engagement strategies to attract, recruit, retain and advance Indigenous employees. The ILO network is focused on providing a culturally supportive environment for Indigenous Liaison Officers to share ideas, resources, troubleshoot retention issues and provide support to members.

Please contact your agencies HR function for further information.