31 30 McConnell Dowell | Built Environs Reconciliation Action Plan | Innovate Our purpose is to ‘provide a better life’ and we do that through the projects that we build and the equal opportunity we provide for all. Our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We actively embrace a culture, peoples and a workplace that is diverse and reflective of the communities and geographic environs we serve. We are committed to the betterment of our people (staff), our partners (supply chain, contractors and clients) and the many local communities we work in around Australia. We believe that our offering should make us an Employer of Choice or partner for First Nations peoples and businesses. Lastly, we feel that our legacy and organisation will be richer from embracing First Nations peoples and cultures in all elements of our business. Opportunities Action Deliverables Timeline Improve employment outcomes by increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention, and professional development. June 2023 Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staffing to inform future employment and professional development opportunities. General Manager Human Resources - Australia Responsibility July 2023 Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to consult on our recruitment, retention and professional development strategy. General Manager Human Resources - Australia February 2024 Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development strategy. General Manager Human Resources - Australia June 2023 Advertise job vacancies to effectively reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. General Manager Human Resources - Australia October 2023 Review HR and recruitment procedures and policies to remove barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our workplace General Manager Human Resources - Australia November 2023 Increase the percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed in our workforce. General Manager Human Resources - Australia Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes. January 2024 Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement strategy. Procurement Manager Action Deliverables Timeline Responsibility August 2023 Investigate Supply Nation membership. RAP Working Group Chair July 2023 Develop and communicate opportunities for procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to staff. Procurement Manager June 2023 Review and update procurement practices to remove barriers to procuring goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Procurement Manager November 2023 Develop commercial relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses. Procurement Manager
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