Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
GHD acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and sky throughout Australia on which we do business. We recognise their strength, diversity, resilience and deep connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders of the past, present and future, as they hold the memories, knowledges and spirit of Australia.
We're committed to encouraging more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join us.
At GHD, our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity is to foster an environment of belonging and trust where everyone can be their authentic selves, engage, be heard, and feel valued in a community that enables them to reach their potential and thrive. And as an employer of more than 5000 people in Australia we are committed to taking a leadership role in Australia’s reconciliation journey. Our vision for reconciliation, detailed in our Reconciliation Action Plan, is an Australia where the cultures, histories and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are understood, recognised and respected.
Our broad geographic coverage, with more than 40 offices across the country, means we are uniquely placed to learn from, work with and provide meaningful career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As a multi-disciplinary business, we have opportunities for talent across a wide range of disciplines – in science and engineering, consulting, administration and business services, IT, marketing and communication, to name a few. IT information technology, science and engineering – and offer excellent training programs and career development opportunities.
Working for GHD offers great insight into the corporate world. More importantly, it has allowed me to grow an expansive network of likeminded people. GHD’s Internal Indigenous Network brings together mob from across Australia. We are equally diverse in our heritage and professional skillset, and we’re all supportive of each other. It is inspiring to see mob excelling in the industry and uplifting each other in such a positive environment.”
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Challenging our current practices and finding new avenues to support procurement of local Indigenous owned businesses is important in creating effectual change in the way we deliver our projects. It is also important to consider the impacts that infrastructure projects have on traditional lands and cultural heritage sites. Being in contact with Indigenous communities throughout the process can help determine the best outcome for Country and the community.”
At GHD we’re proud to have maintained a strong connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities since our foundation more than 90 years ago. In recent years our connection has evolved even further, and we strive to continue to seek opportunities to influence positive outcomes.
Our RAP
Our RAP commitments are a core part of both the way we operate and how we deliver our clients' projects. Our aim is for reconciliation to be fully embedded into our business to foster a culturally safe environment for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We continue to look across our business to understand the breadth of our influence and embed an implementation approach that is a blend of national and local. Our Innovate RAP outlines our vision and establishes specific actions needed to achieve this vision.
Read our innovative RAP
Our Indigenous Employment Strategy
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Supporting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
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Supporting our community
GHD continues to work closely with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities in much of the work we do. Here are just a few examples.