Charles Sturt University launched its first Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy in 2005 and held the first Nguluway Conference the same year. We are proud to have maintained and elevated this focus over the last two decades, while acknowledging there is still more to be done to close the gap in employment opportunities and outcomes for First Nations Peoples. Since 2005, new schemes have been explored ranging from First Nations Traineeships to Academic Fellowships and maintaining an employment register for First Nations Peoples. The strategy has also been reviewed and revised to take account of achievements, renew its focus and ensure ongoing relevance.
This strategy builds upon the successes and learnings from previous strategies and has been developed based on extensive consultation with First Nations staff and a broad range of stakeholders across the university, including senior leaders.
Key priority areas of the Charles Sturt First Nations Employment Strategy 2024-2025 include:
* Attraction and recruitment: We will enhance how we attract and recruit First Nations Peoples across the university – including in academic, research, professional and senior positions.
* Development and progression: We will support our First Nations staff to develop their professional skills and provide opportunities for career pathways and progression.
* Engagement and support: We will support our First Nations staff to have a sense of belonging and feeling valued through enhanced engagement and support.
First Nations Employment Strategy 2024-2025