Diversity and Inclusion

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment

Chandler Macleod have a track record of delivering positive, sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment solutions through effective recruitment, selection, management and retention practices.

First Nations Employment

Our teams have industry-leading expertise and work with organisations to design and implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs, develop culturally safe workplaces and implement Reconciliation Action Plans.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan Journey

Our Reconciliation Action Plan sets a path for our company to actively contribute to the cause of Reconciliation. The development and endorsement of our plan involved firm commitments from our leaders and valuable inputs from all levels and departments within our organisation. Our objective is to increase opportunities, foster connections, and strive for a future that is characterised by equality and integrity.
View our RAP

How we take action


As a leader in employment services, we know the benefits having a diverse workforce offers. By cultivating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce we can benefit from new perspectives, we increase our connections with our community, and we become change-makers contributing to our nation's evolving identity.

Find out how to engage with our First Nations, neurodiverse and female workforces.

Read about the First Nations customs, codes and lores that integrate into the business world.

Our library is here to provide direction on navigating inclusivity in your workplace.

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Case Studies

First Nations Employment FAQ's

Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment services.

  • What employment services do you offer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

    We tailor our services to suit our candidate and employers needs, so our services are not rigid. Some of the support we've offered to employers and candidates previously include:

    • Having routine catch ups with your case worker during onboarding
    • Mentorship and coaching
    • Training, accreditation, and completing checks to qualify for specific roles
    • Sustenance and protection provided for physically demanding jobs (e.g. hydrolates, sunscreen, food vouchers etc.)

    To view more detailed examples of the support we offer see our case studies. We also adapt our support to suit the lores, traditions, and customs our Indigenous candidate recognises, for examples of these please view our cultural protocols page.

  • Why is First Nations employment important?

    An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy provides workforce solutions during recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing retention. It enables businesses to provide opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as setting them and the business up for success moving forward.


    For our clients that actively want to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment we can provide support with our employment strategy. Here are some examples of how we can collaborate with our clients to support on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategies:


    • Share our recruitment strategy intended to minimise bias and be culturally appropriate
    • Adjust our approach to meet any commitments and requirements within a company's RAP
    • Mediate between candidate and employer to ensure cultural protocols are met
    • Provide support and advice on approaching cultural differences

  • What is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy?

    Chandler Macleod has developed our own Solid Start Program, it is a bespoke program that we tailor to suit the needs of our clients and candidates. While it is utilised across a variety of industries and for a diversity of clients, it offers accreditation and training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates looking to start on a new career path.

  • Do you have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and development program?

    Chandler Macleod has developed our own Solid Start Program, it is a bespoke program that we tailor to suit the needs of our clients and candidates. While it is utilised across a variety of industries and for a diversity of clients, it offers accreditation and training for Indigenous candidates looking to start on a new career path.

  • How do you reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates?

    If you are an employer intending to reach a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidate pool, we have strategic partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, businesses, communities, and government agencies which we incorporate into our larger recruitment strategy. View our First Nations Employers page for more information.

  • Do you have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job vacancies?

    All our jobs are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, if you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseeker, please complete the form at the bottom of this page to register your interest in a specific role. We do prioritise our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and tailor our recruitment strategies in an attempt to overcome unconscious biases and be conscious of cultural differences.

If you have any questions that were not answered above, please submit your queries through our enquiry form at the bottom of this page and one of our friendly representatives will be in touch.

Questions?

If you would like to enquire about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Services, please submit your details below.

Contact Form [ATSI employment section]

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