Jobsbank has collaborated with Swinburne University of Technology on a new piece of research to evaluate how Social Procurement is transforming industries and the barriers which need to be overcome in order to embed social procurement across the board. This report highlights the growing adoption of social procurement, the strengths of Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework (SPF) … Read more
DuluxGroup is a manufacturing giant with a suite of products used in homes around the world every single day. Now, it’s sharing its efforts to become a more diverse employer – one that better reflects the world it operates in. Key points: DuluxGroup, a global leader in manufacturing and a household name here in Australia, … Read more
Chemistry giant BASF Australia knew that it wanted to reflect the communities it worked with, and implement a radical internal cultural change. The result is a business transformed, with greater representation for a diverse range of staff – and a national recognition from Chemistry Australia. Key insights Six years ago, staff at BASF made a … Read more
Asset manager Real Asset Management (RAM) Group has just been awarded Small Employer Bronze Tier on the Australian Workplace Equality Index for taking steps to become a more inclusive workplace for members of the LGBT+ community. The achievement comes in the middle of a big year for the company which has made strong progress in … Read more
In the bustling world of water chemistry, SNF Australia stands out not just for its technical expertise but for its heart—a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that permeates every level of the organisation. Key insights As you walk around SNF Australia, you encounter a rich tapestry of cultures. The Australian division, part of … Read more
In a leap towards a more inclusive workforce, The Good Work Research Group has published the first findings from the ambitious three-year project “Accessing hidden talent to improve organisational outcomes”. Supported by the Australian Research Council, in collaboration with industry partners Jobsbank, Asuria, Jobs Victoria, and Social Ventures Australia, the Insights briefing by Professor Jo … Read more
Chemistry Australia has teamed up with Jobsbank to highlight successful workplace diversity initiatives in the Australian chemistry industry.
This International Day of Women in Science, Jobsbank is sharing the extraordinary story of our partners at iSTEM Co – a business enabling women in STEM to gain employment in senior roles.
What do you do when the future you want for your child doesn’t exist? If you’re anything like Jonathan Wenig, you find a way to create it yourself.
Just weeks before COVID-19 swept the world, Ann-Maree Colborne stepped into the CEO role at Marriott Support Services, one of Melbourne’s leading suppliers of disability employment. The 50-year-old organisation had a solid legacy but an uncertain future and needed to undergo a major business transformation regardless of the challenges a pandemic was determined to throw in their direction. Three years later, it looks like they’ve made it.
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