This action plan supports an aspirational target to increase the representation of culturally and linguistically diverse people employed in the public sector to 15.5% and support inclusive work culture.
All agencies are responsible for working towards the aspirational target (actions are listed in full in the action plan).
Achieving the target
Increasing the representation of culturally and linguistically diverse people employed in the sector requires sustained effort, a different way of doing things and stronger accountability.
The following resources help agencies to build cultural understanding and support employment opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.
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Tracking progress
Representation of culturally and linguistically diverse people in public sector employment is at 16.7% after increasing slowly in recent years.
This plan includes an action for the Public Sector Commission to work with stakeholders to develop a safe and culturally appropriate way to encourage staff to share information about their cultural identity – work that is currently underway.
