Charles Davison Manager Aboriginal Workforce - PowerPoint Presentation

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Charles DavisonManager Aboriginal WorkforceMinistry of Health

2016 NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce

Forum

Mercure

Resort Hunter Valley GardensSlide2

NSW Health Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

Taking the next STEP UP in growing a Culturally Safe WorkforceSlide3

NSW Health Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

Background

Good

Health – Great Jobs: NSW Health Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2011-2015

is the key tool that guides NSW Health to grow and to develop its Aboriginal workforce.

The

Framework helps NSW Health to fulfil its responsibilities and commitments under a number of important State and National strategies, policies and

agreements. on

progress.Slide4

NSW Health Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

The four-year term of

Good Health – Great Jobs

expired

at the end of 2015.

The

Review was commissioned in February 2015 in line with the Framework’s undertaking to evaluate implementation and impact at the end of its term.

It informed

the development of a revised framework to cover the period 2016 to 2020.Slide5

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

The

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic

Framework

2016

– 2020 is intended to support Local Health Districts, Specialty Networks and other NSW Health organisations to grow and to develop their Aboriginal workforce.

Building

on the previous

Framework

(2011-2015), it sets out the Aboriginal workforce development priorities and desired outcomes for NSW Health for the period 2016-2020 and the key actions that need to be taken to achieve these priorities and objectives.Slide6

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

The Framework is structured around six key priorities areas:

Lead and Plan Aboriginal Workforce

Development

Build

Cultural Understanding and

Respect

Attract

and Recruit Aboriginal

staff

Develop

the Capabilities of Aboriginal

staff

Work

with Others to Achieve Workforce

Priorities

Track

Our Achievements and Improve ResultsSlide7

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

In addition to the

overall

target

of

2.6%

representation, the

Framework

also

encourages organisations to take specific action to improve the representation of Aboriginal people across all roles (clinical and non-clinical) and at all levels (including management and executive level).

This

is in line with the NSW Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Strategy (2013 – 2023) which sets an

aspirational target

of

1.8%

Aboriginal representation across all public service classifications.Slide8

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

Key Performance Indicators

The

Good Health – Great Jobs Report

consists of nine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Statewide

Management Reporting Service (SMRS) will produce the outcomes for the first six Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

KPIs

seven and eight are to be completed by Local Health Districts, Specialty Networks and other NSW Health Organisations.

Respecting

the Difference

eLearning and Face to Face course attendance data, KPI 9, is collected through The Health Education Training Institute (HETI) reporting processes.Slide9

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

The KPIs included in the report are:

Headcounts

– Aboriginal and Total Staff. Progress towards the target of 2.6% of Aboriginal health workforce in NSW reported by Local Health District and other NSW Health organisations

Percentage

Aboriginal workforce by

occupation

Percentage

Aboriginal workforce by salary level (

male/female)

Aboriginal

recruitment entries and exits to NSW

Health

Number

of Aboriginal

Cadetships

Number

of Aboriginal

Traineeships

Aboriginal

Workforce Strategy Implementation

Plan

Aboriginal

Employment Coordinator

appointed

Respecting

the Difference Cultural TrainingSlide10

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

The report for each agency will be sent to the Aboriginal Workforce team for their review and dissemination to the agencies.

The

purpose of the report is to:

Provide measureable statistics to enable the

Aboriginal Workforce Strategic

Steering Committee to monitor the progress of the outcomes resulting from the

Framework

initiatives

Highlight any areas within NSW Health which are underperforming in relation to the achievement the Framework

PrioritiesSlide11

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

Next Steps

Framework currently with Executive Director Workforce Planning & Development for approval and final edits

Publishing and Printing

Possible launch and release in August

Seeking audience with Governing Board Chair and Chief Executive of LHD, Specialist Networks and other NSW Health services in SeptemberSlide12

Good Health – Great Jobs Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020

Thank youSlide13
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Stepping UpStepping Up is NSW Health’s new dedicated Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention online resource.

A

ligns

with the key priorities of

NSW Health’s Good Health-Great Jobs NSW Health Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2011 –

2015.

S

upports the commitment in NSW Health to grow

the Aboriginal workforce across the public health sector in clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles.

Developed in consultation with an

advisory group

of

stakeholders

from across NSW

Health to ensure

the accuracy and cultural appropriateness of

content.

Offers a

wide range of information and tools to improve

the

recruitment and retention of Aboriginal employees within NSW Health. Slide15

Stepping UpTarget audiences: - Aboriginal job applicants and - NSW Health hiring managers.Objectives:

-

a

ssist Aboriginal

job applicants

understand

how

to apply for roles

in

NSW Health

, and

- support hiring

managers to

more

effectively

structure the recruitment

to

roles within

NSW Health.

Provides

practical

and culturally sensitive information on the NSW Health

recruitment

process.

Has

been optimised for mobile

and tablet devices to better engage the

target

audiences.Slide16

Stepping UpAssisting job applicants to search for jobsSlide17

Stepping UpInformation on Aboriginal identified positions and supporting documentationSlide18

Stepping UpAssisting with confirmation of AboriginalitySlide19

Stepping UpCareers information and NSW Health training pathwaysSlide20

Stepping UpLocal contacts for advice and assistance with recruitmentSlide21

Stepping UpStepping up to the job seeking challengeStepping Up was launched in May 2015.

Stepping

Up,

is a

NSW Health website that helps Aboriginal people find jobs in the health sector, is attracting thousands of potential applicants – and the majority are

female.

As at May 2016 the website

has received an average of 7,785 visits per month and its Facebook site has reached 494,622 people, with females generating 82 per cent of the clicks. Slide22

Stepping Up

Charles Davison

Manager |

Aboriginal Workforce

| Workforce Planning & Development

73 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060

Tel 02 9424 5745 | Fax 02 9391 9019 |

CDAVI@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

Gay Foster

Senior Project Officer |

Aboriginal Workforce

| Workforce Planning &

Development

Tel 02 9424 5741

| Fax 02 9391 9019

|

gfost@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

www.health.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal Workforce Website

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/workforce/aboriginal/Pages/default.aspxSlide23