Help create inclusive local jobs

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The first-of-its-kind within local government, our Inclusive Employment Program supports local people experiencing barriers to employment with a 6 month job opportunity in a paid role tailored to an individual's areas of interest, goals, strengths and ability.

Participants gain local government experience and can access coaching and development opportunities to help build their core skills for work and networks.

The program runs place-based approach to reduce localised unemployment.

To be eligible to apply for the program, applicants must identify as:

  • a Banyule resident
  • a person experiencing barriers to securing meaningful and suitable employment
  • identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, living with disability or a young person age 16-25.

We recognise that within these targeted community groups, people may have overlapping identities or experiences. An intersectionality approach applied: LGBTQIA+ people, women, carers, veterans and people impacted by the justice system are encouraged to apply.

Aligned with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the designated roles are designed to help eliminate inequalities for the targeted disadvantaged groups.

Awarded winner - excellence in employment outcomes - 2019 Victorian Disability Awards, Awarded winner - Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion - 2020 LGPRO Excellence Awards, Awarded winner - Community Service Delivery - 2020 LGPRO Australia Awards

 

Why

Why did we create the Inclusive Employment Program?

In 2018, Banyule City Council’s Local Jobs Taskforce, led by Cr. Rick Garotti, explored how council was best placed to respond to localised unemployment among vulnerable community groups in Banyule. In collaboration with community, this led to the co-creation of the Inclusive Employment Program, as well as other initiatives.

The program was designed to help Banyule Council harness its role as a major employer and facilitator of an inclusive economy so that all local people can participate in the opportunities of Banyule's strong economy and enjoy the financial and social benefits of employment. It also gives Banyule Council the opportunity and responsibility of role modelling the change that needs to happen across workplaces for them to become truly inclusive and diverse.

Local governments play an important role in their communities as a facilitator of an inclusive economy and are well placed to lead targeted place-based initiatives that address barriers and create inclusive local job opportunities for local residents.

The Inclusive Employment Program is one part of our place-based response to tackling unemployment and has contributed to Council achieving 102 job outcomes within a three-year period.

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