City of Stirling Reconciliation Action Plan 2026

Strategic Community Plan alignment: Vibrant economy: A great place to work, invest and do business

Strategic Community Plan alignment: Vibrant economy: A great place to work, invest and do business

Action: Baaminy

Deliverable: Djoonginy

Timeline: Nginda

Lead: Birdiya

Action: Baaminy

Deliverable: Djoonginy

Timeline: Nginda

Lead: Birdiya

11. Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes

10. Improve employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development

11.1 Implement strategies to improve procurement opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

10.1 Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staffing to inform future employment and professional development opportunities including current leader’s competency around diversity and inclusion.

July 2027

Coordinator, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

July 2026

Chief People Officer

11.2 Continue to promote Supply Nation, Aboriginal Business Directory, Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and WA Local Government Association preferred Aboriginal suppliers throughout our organisation.

July 2026

Coordinator, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

10.2 Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to consult on our recruitment, retention and professional development strategy.

May 2027

Chief People Officer

11.3 Develop and communicate opportunities for procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to employees utilising internal communication channels and promoting Supply Nation September to facilitate learning opportunities.

10.3 Advertise job vacancies through targeted channels to effectively reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, e.g. community radio stations, job boards, newspapers.

July 2027

Coordinator, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

January 2027

Service Lead, People Business Partnering

10.4 Develop and implement a targeted approach to recruit, retain and support the professional development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including pathways such as traineeships and apprenticeships. 10.5 Continue reviewing relevant HR recruitment policies and procedures to remove barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our workplace, with a focus on screening, interviewing, mentoring, career pathways and culturally safe practices.

July 2027

Chief People Officer

11.4 Review and update procurement practices to remove barriers to procuring goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

July 2027

Coordinator, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

11.5 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses through the City’s tender processes and explore subcontracting opportunities on community infrastructure projects.

July 2027

Manager, Facilities, Projects & Assets

July 2027

Chief People Officer

10.6 Partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to develop employment pathways and specific roles to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to employment at the City.

July 2027

Director Community Development

10.7 Partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to provide employment opportunities within the City’s Community Development Directorate.

July 2027

Director Community Development

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