WCIG acknowledges the Wurundjeri tribe and their living culture within this region.
With the highest level of unemployment rates in Australia. Indigenous jobseekers face particular challenges.
WCIG works with the Indigenous community and other services in many practical ways to provide real solutions to issues faced by Indigenous people eager to participate in the workforce.
WCIG seeks to work directly with jobseekers so that they may benefit from the esteem building that meaningful employment can offer and increase their level of activities within their communities.
There are five positions reserved for Indigenous people within WCIG. Three of these roles are currently filled.
WCIG managers have received Indigenous cultural awareness training and WCIG is working on further recognition of Indigenous culture throughout its offices.
As a culturally sensitive organisation and racially aware employer, WCIG actively supports the Indigenous community through its work practices.
An active participant in the Wurreker Regional Committee Meetings, WCIG is in current discussions including education and training plans and employment pathways for Indigenous people living in the West and North regions of Melbourne.
WCIG's is committed to continuing to develop our relationship with Indigenous groups in the community and to further enhancing initiatives and programs for Indigenous people.
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If you're an Indigenous jobseeker wanting to work with someone who's aware of your culture.