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RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
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As a company, we have come a long way in our reconciliation journey since 2011 when we launched our first Reconciliation Action Plan. While I’m extremely proud of how far we’ve come, we recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians still have a journey to develop relationships based on mutual understanding and trust. In developing our next plan, we’ve switched our focus from targets to actions, reinforcing our commitment to make a significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities through a range of diverse partnerships and programs.
A large focus of our 2012-2015 RAP was to build solid relationships in the local communities in which we work. We’ve spent the past two years focusing on building local relationships with our RAP partners - Balga Senior High School and Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company – and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander subcontractors and suppliers like Rusca Bros.
We’ve partnered with organisations that share the common goal of providing sustainable opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Each of these partnerships reinforces our commitment to creating diverse opportunities and building strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Innovate RAP takes our commitment to the next level and focuses on developing and implementing programs for cultural learning and awareness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and supplier diversity.
With actions tied to each deliverable, we will achieve this by:
• identifying sponsorship initiatives that provide diverse opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
• increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment numbers;
• expanding our support programs - including school-based training;
• providing career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in corporate and project roles; and
• providing small business mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander companies.
With guidance from our RAP Committee, which features a mix of corporate and operational employees from different business areas and states, we will continue to embed the practices and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into our business and make a positive difference to our local community.
Our commitment to building a future with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has never wavered and through our programs and initiatives and by empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we can achieve our vision “to walk together as equals.”
John Georgiou CEO
CEO MESSAGE
Creating opportunities and
building strong, respectful
relationships with Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
peoples will help drive
the initiatives that form
Georgiou’s Reconciliation
Action Plan 2016 – 2018.
Georgiou CEO John Georgiou (centre) with Noongar Elder Cedric Jacobs (left) and Fred Chaney (right).
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OUR PARTNERS KEY LESSONS
Georgiou prides itself on the strength and significance of their partnerships. Since the implementation of the RAP in 2011, Georgiou and its partners have continued to support their vision “to walk together as equals”. Creating sustainable, solid partnerships is an essential step in the journey of reconciliation and the empowerment of, and opportunities for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Georgiou targets partners who share the common goal of improving the outlook for the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Current and valued partners include, but are not limited to:
• Balga Senior High School
• Yirra Yaakin
• Rusca Bros
• Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre
• Wirrpanda Foundation
• Kambarang Services
• NEMMS WPH
• Australia Employment Covenant
• Civil Contractors Federation.
Georgiou learned partnerships and cultural awareness programs were vital in ensuring Georgiou achieved their RAP outcomes and delivered on their promises. Cross Cultural Awareness Training, support of cultural events such as NAIDOC Week and sponsoring community projects are just three areas in which Georgiou achieved significant outcomes and further developed their relationship with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Key initiatives:
• Signed partnerships with Balga Senior High School and Yirra Yaakin;
• Memorandum Of Understanding with Rusca Bros Contractors;
• Participate in community groups / committees – Yokai and CME working groups;
• VET in Schools traineeship program;
• Support Wirrpanda Foundation VTEC;
• Cross Cultural Awareness Training (CCAT) delivered across national operations, as well as a segment added to Georgiou’s Orientation Program;
• Creation of an Indigenous Relations Policy reinforcing our responsibility and methodology directed at generating and supporting employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our organisation;
• Sponsorship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs, communities and partners; and
• Signed the Australian Employment Covenant (AEC) committing to 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobs over 10 years.
We respect the original custodians of the land and
acknowledge the unique position Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people play in Australian society.
OUR
RECONCILIATION
JOURNEY
Georgiou is a national building construction, engineering and property development company, delivering major projects across Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Georgiou has more than 600 employees across four states, with 2% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
In 2011, Georgiou launched their first Reconciliation Action Plan – the first construction company in Australia to do so. As a business, the company’s early endeavours at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job readiness and employment programs led Georgiou to formalise these initiatives under the umbrella of a Reconciliation Action Plan.
With a vision “to walk together as equals”, Georgiou went on to release it’s 2012-2015 Reconciliation Action Plan focusing on
building relationships to learn from the past in order to plan for a future where equality and quality thrives. From this RAP, a dedicated Committee was formed. Representing a cross-section of the workforce including personnel from various regions across Australia, the Committee actively participate in the development of the RAP and raise awareness throughout the company.
Georgiou’s latest RAP focuses on making a significant contribution to the community through strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander relationships and developing innovative approaches which close the social and economic gap within our sphere of influence between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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RESPECT
ACTION TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY DELIVERABLE
National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) - Encourage employees to attend and celebrate NAIDOC week activities.
July (Annually)
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Each state office to host one internal event for NAIDOC Week each year, while promoting activities around the country through the company’s intranet, website and social media.
Acknowledgement - offices to acknowledge Traditional Custodians and the RAP journey.
December 2016 GENERAL MANAGER VIC/NSW/QLD
Demonstrate acknowledgment of Traditional Custodians in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland offices.
December 2017 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Display plaque in key project site offices acknowledging Traditional Custodians and RAP Journey.
Celebrate - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures by displaying artwork in State offices.
June 2018 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Purchase and display artwork from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in key delivery regions.
Cross Cultural Awareness - All employees to have a strong understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.
January 2017 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Continue to strengthen Cultural Awareness training for all operational and key employees and consider various ways cultural learning can be provided (e-learning)
Cultural Protocols - Develop cultural protocol documents to provide a road map as to how we will engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on an ongoing basis.
June 2017 CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGERS
For projects over $10 million, an Indigenous Relations Management Plan will be developed to promote community engagement.
June 2016 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country, ensuring Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of important internal and external meetings.
RELATIONSHIPS
ACTION TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY DELIVERABLE
Support and promote - the implementation, progress and evolution of the RAP via the RAP Committee.
Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Quarterly reports provided to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
December (Annually) CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
Attendance of RAP Committee meeting once a year.
Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at least once a year.
Governance - RAP Committee to comprise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and stakeholders throughout the life of this RAP to develop and monitor progress on objectives.
December (Annually) EXECUTIVE
GENERAL MANAGER
RAP meetings are held every two months with bi-monthly reports provided to the Executive Leadership Team.
Celebrate - Yearly RAP milestones with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation.
December (Annually)
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
RAP celebrated with traditional custodians and RAP partners represented at the event.
Celebrate and participate in National Reconciliation Week (NRW) - Provide opportunities to build and maintain relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
27 May - 3 June (Annually)
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Each state office to host one internal event for NRW each year, while encouraging employees to participate in external events through promotion.
Familiarisation – Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation across our business and sector.
March 2016 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Provide electronic copy of our RAP to all employees and make available via the intranet.
March 2018 Key stakeholders, clients, partners and community alerted to RAP achievements.
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OPPORTUNITIES
ACTION TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY DELIVERABLE
Sponsorship – Recognise and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage by providing sponsorship opportunities in education, sporting pursuits and cultural events, to provide for growth in capacity and capability.
January 2018
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Sponsorship of two (2) opportunities in support of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners.
Employment Plans – Promote and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, training and support that aligns with the capability and scope of works undertaken by Georgiou.
June 2016 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Develop and implement a plan which increases Georgiou’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment numbers of greater than 3%.
Support Programs – Actively support and promote programs that offer an increase to Georgiou’s capacity, providing for greater Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement.
June 2016
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Provide at least one (1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship and make it available to our RAP partners.
June 2016 Facilitate the VET in Schools Program by offering vocational training to RAP partners (students) as well as providing opportunities for site visits, mentoring and work experience.
December 2017 Review and update onsite mentoring community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and project employees.
March 2017 Offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school-based traineeships, numbers decided by schools, for both corporate and project roles.
June 2016 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Develop and implement pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to assume corporate roles.
Promote and support - opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
March 2018
GENERAL MANAGER RISK
Explore and develop a comprehensive business engagement framework.
Investigate potential partners and associated opportunities and develop MOUs that detail specifically what the partnership will and will not do, including interactive communication and behaviours, actions, accountabilities and timelines.
March 2016 GENERAL MANAGERS
Provide small business mentoring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander companies.
Engagement – Build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, professionals, organisations and communities to ensure best practice in the way we work.
June 2016
October 2016
BUSINESS SYSTEMS CONTROLLER
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Vendor portal set up to capture Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers and subcontractors, and the areas they work in.
Establish external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory group comprising of businesses, partners and communities across QLD, NSW and VIC.
RESULTS/OUTCOMES
ACTION TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY DELIVERABLE
Register RAP with Reconciliation Australia, make available to all employees and the public, commit to actively promoting the plan and its intended outcomes.
March 2016
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Re-registration of RAP, with Reconciliation Australia.
Present Georgiou’s Reconciliation Action Plan on Georgiou and Reconciliation Australia websites.
RAP to be reviewed quarterly and reported annually.
30 September (Annually)
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia annually.
December (Annually)
RAP Report to be completed and communicated to the Executive Leadership Team and Reconciliation Australia.
Revise RAP and set new focus and targets for update in 2018.
March 2018 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Re-registration of RAP, with Reconciliation Australia.
Present Georgiou Reconciliation Action Plan on Georgiou and Reconciliation Australia websites.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Athol Farmer was born in Gnowangerup, Western Australia in 1960 and completed all of his schooling and early work on farms in the same region, a source of rich inspiration for Farmer.
Farmer learnt to paint as a child and used a mix of water colours, oil and acrylic on canvas. Farmer watched Revel Cooper and Auntie Bella Kelly paint, two great landscape artists from the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Cooper had a way of painting grass trees, a favourite tree for Noongar people, with just a flick of the paintbrush, and Farmer was fascinated by his skill.
“I have developed a style of landscape painting from the Carrolup Mission period when Noongar people lived together at the Mission settlement. Landscape art depicting the bush and Australia’s unique plants and animals was and still is a way of expressing our spiritual connection to the land,” Farmer explains.
“Inspiration also comes from the Australian bush and the sea and the animals which are unique to this continent. The Noongar people of the Great Southern travelled from the inland areas to the coast according to the seasons. I use acrylics mainly for the definitive clarity and colour of the Western Australian bush.”
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Georgiou is a national building construction, engineering and property development company, delivering major projects across Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
Our vision is to be - ‘the best people to work with.’
