Georgiou’s vision for reconciliation is to work hand-in-hand with First Nations peoples, businesses and communities to enhance employment and training opportunities, increase our team’s understanding of the importance of reconciliation and forge strong, enduring relationships that promote recognition and respect, and ultimately, ‘walk together as equals.’
Our third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), finalised in March 2024 focuses on:
Taking our lessons learnt and improving our engagement with the First Nations communities
Supporting and mentoring emerging First Nations businesses to become long-term partners to industry
Growing sustainable careers for First Nations peoples across both professional and construction roles
Promoting a culture of awareness and respect for First Nations cultures across the business, bringing all levels of our team on the journey for reconciliation, where actions become business as usual and we are one step closer to reconciliation
Our RAP also celebrates the incredible journey we’ve been on, and demonstrates how we ensure social and economic outcomes for First Nations people are achieved on our projects. As opposed to simply setting and recording target numbers, Georgiou’s intent is to incorporate First Nations businesses and people into everything we do.
In 2019, we introduced diversity champions to offer additional reporting pathways for employees, launched Paid Parental Leave, and reviewed our recruitment practices to attract and promote more women.
Our current initiatives include:
The introduction of internal and external annual pay parity audits
Mandatory unconscious bias training for all managers and employees in recruiting roles
Greater diversity reporting at Board and leadership levels
The ongoing review and further refinement of flexible working arrangements
A greater commitment to creating a family-friendly environment for all employees through paid parental leave:
Paid and unpaid leave available to primary and secondary carers, including stillbirth and miscarriage leave.
Parents room provided in some locations.
Staying in touch processes for new parents.
Additional Employee Support
In addition to our diversity initiatives, all employees have access to a network of support programs to assist them through all aspects of their lives.
These include:
Our national Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MATES in Construction suicide prevention and mental health programs