Workforce diversity and inclusion

Resources and guidance for public sector agencies to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Planning is essential to building a diverse and inclusive workforce as it identifies the skills, knowledge, experiences and different ways of thinking needed for a future enabled public sector.

It also strategically aligns agencies with sector aspirational diversity targets set out in the Workforce Diversification and Inclusion Strategy for WA Public Sector Employment 2020–2025.

The strategy aims to make the sector a leader in diversity and an inclusive employer where the qualities, contributions and perspectives of every individual are valued.

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There are guidance materials and tools to lead, inspire and inform diversity and inclusion initiatives including:

  • inclusive recruitment, talent management and staff progression
  • safe and respectful workplace cultures
  • monitoring and evaluating progress.

Workforce Diversification and Inclusion Strategy

Detailing sector strategy and actions plans for 6 target groups

Using Commissioner’s Instruction 39

Understanding interim arrangements to fill public sector vacancies

Understanding and Using Diversity Information

Informing workforce planning, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplaces

Guiding agencies on how everyone can contribute to safe working environments

Cultural Considerations in the Workplace

Creating an inclusive work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Understanding Diverse Sexualities and Genders

Providing information to help create respectful and inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ staff

Recruiting for and Developing Diverse Talent

Using the exceptions in the Equal Opportunity Act 1984

Reporting data for Commissioner's Instruction 39

Reporting workforce diversity data in RAMS

Hiring Managers' Toolkit: Unconscious bias

Managing unconscious bias in recruitment processes
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