Indigenous Employment Initiatives Panel Session. Chaired by Vasuki Paul, Ai Group

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1 Indigenous Employment Initiatives Panel Session Chaired by Vasuki Paul, Ai Group

2 Steve Collett Executive General Manager HR McConnell Dowell Corporation Ltd

3 INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT IN CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES PRESENTATION TO AIG ANNUAL CONFERENCE Steve Collett, Executive General Manager Human Resources

4 ABOUT MCD GROUP Founded in 1961 Major Engineering, Construction & Maintenance Contractor 4000 direct employees and many more people indirectly engaged through sub-contractors Value offering across the entire project lifecycle Diversified market sectors Infrastructure, Resources, Building International reach Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, South East Asia and the Middle East Specialist Capabilities in Marine, Pipelines, Tunneling & Underground, Rail, Civil, Mechanical and Fabrication Our Values: Safety & Care Honest & Integrity Customer Focus Working Together Performance Excellence Presentation 4

5 PROJECT EXPERIENCE Presentation 5

6 CENTRES OF OPERATION Presentation 6

7 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION POLICY MCD strives to: Create a safe and inclusive workplace culture free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, victimisation and vilification; Facilitate equal employment opportunities based on relative ability, performance or potential; Develop specific, targeted programs for underrepresented groups, such as programs to identify talented women and indigenous employees for recruitment and development, and localisation programs to fast-track the development of capability drawn from the local communities in which we operate; Attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce as an employer of choice; Enhance customer service and market reputation through a workforce that respects and reflects the diversity of our customers; Make a contribution to the economic, social and educational well-being of the communities we serve. Presentation 7

8 INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT AT MCD We have a unique opportunity and obligation many of our projects operate in traditional lands. We are guests on those lands Strong history of indigenous employment on projects across Australia, as well as in other locations (NZ, PNG, Pacific Islands) Murray Basin Rail case study (regional Victoria): McConnell Dowell used industry best practices on the current Murray Basin Rail project, firmly committed to closing the gap. Our aboriginal employment rate on the Murray Basin Rail project exceeded 38 per cent, surpassing the industry average and the project s contractual target of 15 per cent. Presentation 8

9 INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT AT MCD Northern Gas Pipeline case study (Northern Territory): McConnell Dowell achieved 100% local content for development of the stockpile laydown yard for the Northern Gas Pipeline Project (NGP). The NGP project received over 33,800 free issued pipes at our Tennant Creek Stockpile yard. McConnell Dowell appointed two local subcontractors to construct the laydown yard which included a scope to carry out a minor upgrade of the Stuart Highway to allow for a truck turning lane for the extendable trailers to safely enter the site. This Laydown yard construction resulted in providing 39 job opportunities for local participation. In addition, the construction phase of the project has significantly exceeded the commitment for 27 jobs for local indigenous community members, with the safe execution of these works under the supervision of McConnell Dowell s site personnel. Presentation 9

10 INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT AT MCD CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Presentation 10

11 Get in touch: McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited THANK YOU BUILDING CIVIL ELECTRICAL FABRICATION MAINTENANCE MARINE MECHANICAL PIPELINES RAIL TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND

12 Vince Scarcella National Indigenous Affairs Manager, Boral Ltd

13 Artwork: Danny Eastwood National PIR Conference Indigenous Employment Initiatives Vince Scarcella BORAL Limited National Indigenous Affairs Manager

14 Successful Indigenous Employment Prepare your workplace Understand the Local Community Recruitment Employee Support Career Development Commitment Engage Community PD s and Job Adverts Work Systems Career Planning Collect Data Resources Business Case Suitable Managers Cross Cultural Training Community Profile Age, Skills, Leaders, Organisations Identify Partnerships Identify potential Indigenous Businesses Media for Indigenous audience Use Partnerships Address Skill shortages Understanding of Barriers Mentoring Address Issues Quickly and Effectively Succession Planning Measure Success Celebrate Success Review and Evaluate results and processes for continuous improvement