Diversity at The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR)

Gender balance is getting better, and cultural balance is currently shifting for the better

Strong push from the company to reach a more equitable workplace through policy and other commitments

The department appears to be somewhat diverse.

Applies more so in the city, still getting there in regional work locations

No identifiable issues

There is a strong culture of acceptance and engagement with diverse genders, sexualities and cultures. This is outlined in organisational strategies, but also the everyday conduct of staff. There is an emphasis on diverse recruitment.

I think we are a very diverse company and I'd say most people would be very respectful of others. We have a culturally diverse workplace with people coming from many different backgrounds. We like to celebrate in my office things like International Women's Day, LGBTI with morning teas. I don't think we have a problem with these things however, I haven't been in the situation of having a child yet. I do see that colleagues have no problem if they have responsibilities caring for their children when sick etc. though.

My work environment had a good mix of female/males and different cultures.

There is a diverse range of people on my floor in terms of gender, ethnicity, age, etc. In the recruitment process I noticed this too in terms of mix of applicants. From what I can see, parents are well supported by the department.

Equality focus

They have a lot of policies that promote diversity although in some regional offices there isn't much diversity.

Rainbow lanyards, women in fire, diversity programs and hubs etc.

Aboriginal engagement plans Disability plans still in its infancy

There is an emphasis on diverse recruitment.

I'm not sure that there is anything 'special' as such but on most applications you'll tick boxes such as your gender, whether you consider yourself to be culturally diverse, if you speak other languages etc. There are programs such as the 'youth cadetship scheme' and the 'Social enterprise strategy' to help people find jobs and get training they may need