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South Western Sydney Diversity and Inclusion Plan
Directorate: Inclusion and Diversity, South Western Sydney District
Division: Child Protection and Permanency, District and Youth Justice
Project summary
South Western Sydney Diversity and Inclusion Plan
Focus Area:
- Supporting access to meaningful employment.
Project objective
As part of our Diversity Inclusion Plan, South Western Sydney District has set a target to increase disability representation to 5.6% by 2025.
SWS District has been able to tailor learning and development programs (LEAP) for a staff member who suffers from Dyslexia – The Leap assessment process has been tailored with the relevant adjustments made to facilitate this staff members learning difficulties
The challenge
Ensuring that the information is accessible and reaches all jobseekers and applicants.
Why is this important?
Implementation of the above objectives will support South Western Sydney District to make positive changes for staff with a Disability, and remove barriers for anyone with a Disability who is considering employment with Department of Communities and Justice.
What will success look like?
Increase disability representation in the SWS District by 5.6%
Planned actions
To achieve this the District has committed to the following actions:
- Advertising of all positions to specialist Disability recruitment portals and media
- Include a statement encouraging applications from people with disability in all job advertisements
- Prototype Rule 26 (GSE (General) Rules)
- Implement listening circles with Disability staff
- Promote Disability Confident (for Mangers) e-Learning
- Formal Support plan / Reasonable adjustment implemented for disability employees
Status report
Current Status: Progressing
Date: July 2022
Status Notes:
Advertising for all positions to specialist disability recruitment portals and media, include statement of all positions encouraging applications from people with disability in all job advertisements, prototype Rule 26 (GSE General Rules), Implement listening circles with Disability staff, promote Disability Confident (for Managers) e-Learning and implement formal Reasonable adjustment plans for disability employees
This action is complete and has been integrated into business as usual
Status Explanatory Note:
Last updated:
28 Feb 2023
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