Indigenous employment

• Being a culturally safe place that values Indigenous knowledge and actively addresses structural racism
• Providing opportunities for the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical and health researchers
• Supporting the career progression and development of First Nations people through sustained investment
• Prioritising access to institute expertise, facilities and technology for Indigenous researchers to further their own research
• Forming partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance employment and education opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

To realise this vision WEHI has developed its first Indigenous Employment Strategy.

This four year strategy focusses on increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at all levels of WEHI in both research and professional services and outlines a framework to support and develop existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

This initiative is another important step in WEHI’s reconciliation journey. It builds on our commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and the Strategic Plan 2019 – 2023.