Aboriginal Workforce Policy
MP0097/18 - Aboriginal Workforce Policy (pdf 94KB)
Applicable to: Health Service Providers
Description: The purpose of the Aboriginal Workforce Policy is to increase representation of Aboriginal people at all levels of the workforce to improve Aboriginal health outcomes and achieve the WA Public Sector Commission's Aboriginal employment target of 3.2 per cent.
The Policy supports the WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2030 strategic direction to have a strong, skilled and growing Aboriginal health workforce and aligns to the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Strategy 2014-2024. The Policy reflects the broader commitment of the WA health system to promote equity and diversity in its workforce and address Aboriginal people as a priority diversity group in accordance with the WA Health Equity and Diversity Strategy 2015-2020.
Growing the Aboriginal workforce is essential for the WA health system to deliver culturally safe and responsive health services. Aboriginal employees bring a diverse range of skills to the health sector including a cultural perspective, the ability to break down ban1ers and provide culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal Western Australians.
The Policy specifies the mandatory policy requirements that Health Service Providers must comply with to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal people and Increase the number
Date of effect: 22 November 2018 to 22 November 2021
Policy Framework
Employment
Aboriginal Workforce Policy Report (Template) (docx 80KB)