Diversity and inclusion strategy

We are currently developing our next Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategy to help guide our future priorities and build on the progress we have made to date. 

While this work is underway, our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace remains unchanged. We continue to invest in initiatives, learning opportunities, employee networks and people practices that support a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. 

Developing a new strategy provides an opportunity to listen, learn and respond to the evolving needs of our workforce and stakeholders. In the meantime, we remain focused on creating an environment where people feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best. 

How we bring inclusion to life 

We take deliberate action to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across our workforce, leadership and culture by: 

• fostering a respectful, accessible and psychologically safe workplace
• building inclusive leadership capability and cultural competence 
• embedding accessibility and reducing barriers to participation, development and career progression 
• progressing reconciliation through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 
• increasing opportunities for First Nations peoples and strengthening cultural capability across the organisation 
• advancing gender equality and improving workforce representation 
• supporting disability inclusion, multicultural access and equity, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and neuroinclusion 
• celebrating diversity through learning, awareness initiatives, events and employee-led activities. 

Employee networks and champions 

Inclusion is supported through our network of senior diversity champions and employee-led networks, which help create opportunities for connection, learning, advocacy and leadership. 

These networks provide a platform for employees to share experiences, support one another and contribute to positive organisational change. They include: 

• First Nations Employee Network 
• Indigenous Ally Network 
• Disability Engagement Network 
• Pride Network 
• Austrade Gender Equality Network  
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network 
• Neurodiversity Network 
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Network 

Together, these communities help strengthen belonging and ensure diverse perspectives are represented across Austrade. 

Working with leading partners 

We work with recognised leaders in diversity and inclusion to continuously improve our practices and build capability across the organisation, including: 

• Diversity Council Australia (DCA) 
• Australian Disability Network (ADN) 
• Pride in Diversity 

Learn more 

• Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Disability and Recruitment 
• WGEA Employer statement
• Please see our previous Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategy Austrade Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022–25 (PDF 1.75MB)

Please note that the format, layout and readability of the PDF differs to this accessible screen version but the information is the same.

Contact us

Email: diversity@austrade.gov.au