Indigenous Employment

IRAM acknowledges that Indigenous Australians face significant disadvantages in various aspects, including employment. Enhancing their participation in the labour market is essential to fostering positive outcomes for individuals and their families, both in terms of social and economic engagement.

We are firmly committed to the following principles:

Creating an Inclusive Workplace:

Establishing a work environment that is devoid of discrimination, fostering an understanding of Indigenous culture, and promoting cultural respect and inclusivity.

Encouraging Indigenous employees to reach their full potential.

Celebrating Indigenous Heritage:

Commemorating the knowledge, skills, and history of Indigenous Australians, acknowledging the cultural diversity they bring to the workplace.

Respecting cultural, social, and religious systems practiced by Indigenous Australians.

Supporting Indigenous Customs and Traditions:

Recognizing and respecting Indigenous customs, traditions, and family structures.

Providing flexibility for events such as family gatherings, cultural ceremonies, and mourning events.

Increasing Indigenous Participation:

Elevating the participation rate and employment outcomes of Indigenous Australians across all IRAM businesses.

Enhancing retention rates and fostering long-term career and employment prospects for Indigenous Australians.

Working alongside providers that deliver Indigenous pre-employment programs that provide the required skills, experience and understandings required for someone to be job-ready for a specific retail role.

Providing Indigenous apprenticeships specifically for retail such as butchers and bakers.

Working with local schools to promote retail employment opportunities and careers

Building Community Relationships:

Developing positive working relationships with local Elders, the community, and relevant stakeholders to improve employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

Active Community Engagement:

Participating in and supporting Indigenous community events.

Supporting and actively engaging in NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Recognizing and commemorating Indigenous celebration days.