Diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be an organisation that celebrates and is committed to providing employment opportunities that create and maintain a diverse workforce that best reflects the community we serve. 
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Our diversity and inclusion vision statement 

Every day we support and inspire each other to be our whole selves and best selves to thrive and reach our full potential.

We celebrate, acknowledge, respect and embrace differences; because we know when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value and reflect the community that we serve.

We have a progressive, supportive and inclusive culture where employees feel valued, respected and connected. 

The diversity of our workforce is our strength, it enhances our ability to be forward thinking as well as responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community, and recognises intergenerational care for Country by traditional custodians and provides genuine opportunities for Aboriginal people within our workforce. 

We are committed to provide employment opportunities to diverse groups. This may include targeted programs and pathways for equal opportunity, and measures to achieve particular outcomes. 

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. 

Disability employment

Our department is committed to providing employment opportunities to all people in our community, including people with disability.

We will work with staff to understand their needs and provide workplace adjustments, equipment and support where reasonably possible to ensure people with disability have the same opportunities as all to gain meaningful employment and perform the inherent requirements of their role. 

This includes providing adjustments for every part of the recruitment process from application interview, onboarding and throughout employment.

2020 DWER Disability Trainee Graduates
Our Disability Traineeship graduates Luke Van Veen, Daniel Le Donne and Jemma Shea receiving their Certificate III in Government qualification.

Diversity and Inclusion events

Our department runs a calendar of Diversity and Inclusion events throughout the year for our diverse workforce. These include celebrations, acknowledgements, raising awareness, educating and storytelling to support inclusion and highlight important social issues.
Some of these include:

  • International Women’s Day
  • Harmony Day
  • Reconciliation Week
  • Flexible Work Day
  • International Day Against Homophobia, Bi-phobia, Transphobia and Intersexism (IDAHOBIT)
  • RUOK Day
  • NAIDOC Week
  • Wear It Purple Day
  • International Men’s Day
  • International Day of People with Disability
  • 16 Days in WA To Stop Violence Against Women
DWER Wear It Purple Day
Wear It Purple Day
16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women
16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women – Guest Speaker Dr Ann O’Neill, with Minister Dave Kelly MLC
NAIDOC Week DWER Staff choir performing with the Madjit Moorna Noongar Choir
NAIDOC Week DWER Staff choir performing with the Madjit Moorna Noongar Choir
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