Reconciliation Action Plan: Innovate

November 2024 – November 2027

Our business

PM&C sits at the heart of government policy making. We work hard to anticipate, respond to, and implement the Australian Government’s complex agenda across the policy spectrum. Our primary role is to serve the Prime Minister, support the Cabinet and work with colleagues across the APS to ensure the government’s programs, policies and priorities are delivered to the highest possible standard.

As the lead department for the APS, we take a whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach, working with stakeholders across the APS, national and international jurisdictions to improve the wellbeing of all Australians, advance Australia’s interests and keep our country safe and prosperous.

Our offices are located within the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra, with many staff working flexibly from other regions. We employ over 1,400 employees, of which 2.2% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (as at 31 October 2024).

Our sphere of influence

PM&C’s sphere of influence to drive reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is broad, shaping both the internal workplace culture and external relationships with government agencies, community organisations and stakeholders and international partners.

Internally, PM&C’s responsibility is to establish a safe and responsive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, where their voices are heard, their identity is respected and celebrated, and career aspirations are supported.

Our internal stakeholders are: all staff, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, the Mara Network, Senior Executive leaders, the Executive Board, RAP Working Group, the Reconciliation Champion, First Nations Champion, First Nations Policy Branch, People Branch, Communications Branch, Procurement and Contracts, and other Diversity Networks and Champions.

Externally, PM&C can leverage its unique position at the centre of government. We can lead by example and demonstrate how listening to diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives leads to better policy outcomes. We deliver influential advice to the Prime Minister and his Office, other Ministers and their offices. This helps PM&C improve the lives of all Australians.

Our external stakeholders are: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, Elders, Traditional Owners and other community leaders; peak bodies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and land councils; other APS agencies (in particular, NIAA,1 and the APSC2), APS Indigenous Networks, state and territory governments, Reconciliation Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, Supply Nation and contractors.