PM&C Inclusion and Diversity Strategy 2023-26

This Strategy outlines the Department’s vision for enhancing the diversity of our workforce whilst embedding a culture of inclusion – a goal that is central to living our organisational values.

Inclusion and Diversity at PM&C

Inclusion and diversity is a priority at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).

At PM&C we are committed to:

  • A workforce that represents, understands and best serves the Australian community.
  • Modelling inclusive behaviours and practices in everything that we do.
  • Fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive culture where people have a sense of belonging, meaningful contribution and purpose, and a positive experience at work.
  • Recognising that people’s identities and experiences are multi-layered.

We recognise the unique importance of First Nations perspectives and voices. We commit to working together to achieve outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, Closing the Gap and Reconciliation through this Strategy and the PM&C Reconciliation Action Plan.

A culturally safe workplace in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and needs are considered is important to us, so that we can improve engagement with and outcomes for First Nations peoples in the community.

  • Inclusion and diversity is a powerful enabler of performance, unlocking our full potential to create new ideas and improve outcomes for Government and the community
  • We value our people’s unique perspectives, skills, backgrounds and experiences. Diversity creates challenge, provokes thought and encourages change and innovation
  • Our best work and policy design occurs when we connect and collaborate with others, lead through partnership and learn from lived experience
  • Inclusion and diversity doesn’t just happen, it requires effort, commitment, resolve and is everyone’s business
  • First Nations employees play a pivotal role in the workplace, in their communities and Australian society.

This Strategy incorporates PM&C’s First Nations Action Plan, and is supported by PM&C’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-23 and PM&C’s future reconciliation commitments.

This Strategy is informed by the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024, the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025, and the APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-2026.

Report covers: Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024, the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025, and the APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-2026

We thank PM&C staff for their contribution to the development of this Strategy. It was a collaborative effort based on people’s experience at PM&C and desire for continued commitment to inclusion and diversity.