At ASQA, we’re committed to building a workplace where diversity is embraced, inclusion is fundamental, and every employee feels valued and supported.
We recognise the unique experiences and contributions our people bring to ASQA. By celebrating different backgrounds, perspectives and abilities, we create an inclusive environment that drives innovation and strengthens our service to stakeholders and the public.
We are committed to actioning the APS-wide:
- Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024
- Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025
- APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-2026
- Priority Reforms Roadmap | Closing the Gap.
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
ASQA’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2023-26 outlines our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. It sets clear priorities and actions to embed inclusive practices across ASQA.
Senior leaders champion this work, including our Executive Director Diversity Champions, who lead and advocate for key initiatives. They are supported by the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, which plays a vital role in delivering the strategy.
Diversity and Inclusion Champions
ASQA’s Executive Diversity and Inclusion Champions work collaboratively to promote cultural safety, positive change and help drive initiatives across the organisation.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Champions include:
- First Nations Champion
- Disability, Neurodivergence, and Carers Champion
- LGBTQIA+ Champion
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Champion.
Diversity and Inclusion Working Group
Our employee-led Diversity and Inclusion Working Group plays a central role in promoting inclusion at ASQA.
Key areas of focus include:
- Championing diversity initiatives
- Improving employment outcomes
- Enhancing the everyday experiences of our people
- Celebrating days of significance through dedicated events.
- Encouraging an environment where all individuals are empowered, accepted, respected, and can express their unique identities and perspectives.
- Promoting an inclusive culture where everybody feels safe, valued and can reach their full potential
- Gathering insights through various methods to inform strategy, build employee networks, develop/promote training and workshops, and foster business success through a more diverse and engaged workforce.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025 (RAP) was released in April 2023. The RAP provides a structured, nationally recognised model that formalises our commitment to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
The RAP outlines our vision for reconciliation, enables our organisation to make valuable contributions to reconciliation in Australia, and to foster a workforce that better reflects the diversity of the Australian community.
The unique artwork in our RAP was designed by De Greer-Yindimincarlie, a Wiradjuri woman from central western New South Wales and the owner of Yindi Artz - Authentic Aboriginal Creations.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group
Our RAP Working Group are developing a new Innovate RAP 2026–2028 to build on our reconciliation journey together. This is an opportunity to strengthen our understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures, history and diversity.
The Working Group are instrumental in shaping this plan, guiding its implementation and delivering actions.
Gender Equality Certification
ASQA is committed to gender equality and is compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act).
Corporate Membership
ASQA is a proud member of Diversity Council Australia, the nation’s only independent, not-for-profit peak body dedicated to workplace diversity and inclusion. This membership reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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