Elements and Performance Criteria
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of equity and diversity strategies
- Equity and diversity issues in the workplace are identified in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices.
- Equity and diversity strategies are developed in consultation with stakeholders, including people from key equity groups and the organisation’s clients.
- Strategies are promoted within the organisation in accordance with standard procedures.
- Achievable reporting and feedback processes are incorporated into strategies in accordance with standard procedures.
- Effectiveness and efficiency of strategies is monitored and reviewed, and recommendations for enhancements are identified and acted upon in accordance with standard procedures.
- Facilitate the development of a workforce that promotes and values equity and diversity
- Benefits of a diverse workforce are identified, modelled and communicated to those working within the organisation.
- Initiatives and resources to advance the position of equity and diversity groups within the organisation are developed and/or adopted.
- Diversity factors associated with individuals are identified and utilised to address business needs.
- Diversity training and awareness programs are utilised, as appropriate, to promote and encourage the benefits of a diverse workforce in accordance with equity and diversity principles.
- Assistance is provided to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the organisations objectives.
- Strategies are applied to resolve grievance and complaints and to maximise the benefits obtained through a diverse workforce.
- Communicate with a diverse workforce
- Language and literacy issues are identified and addressed to facilitate full participation of all members in work and development activities.
- Target audience is identified and tailored communications strategies are adopted in accordance with standard procedures.
- A range of communication strategies are employed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce base in accordance with standard procedures.
- Resources to facilitate effective communication within the workplace are identified and utilised in accordance with standard procedures.