Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2019–2026 [PDF 3241.05 KB] shows how we aim to grow our Indigenous workforce to 26% by 2026.

It explains what we’ll do and how we’ll do it, while making our health service safe, welcoming and fair.

Our focus

  • Recruitment – getting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join our team
  • Retention – helping staff stay and grow in their jobs
  • Workforce profile – understanding who works with us and what we need
  • Leadership – supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders
  • Inclusive workplaces – making sure work is safe and respectful for everyone
  • Community engagement – working with communities to guide what we do