Maximizing opportunities for indigenous groups in Australia
As one of the world’s largest employers, we have a role to play in improving employment opportunities for people across the globe – including providing sustainable employment and career development for indigenous Australians.
850
new employment opportunities
$7
+
million for indigenous businesses
ISS Australia is committed to maximizing opportunities for local indigenous groups and individuals.
We do this through supplier partnerships and ISS Indigenous Employment Programs, which are designed to support our business operations and fulfill our commitment to providing sustainable employment and career development opportunities for indigenous Australians.
The program supports the broader ISS Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and aligns with the Australian Federal Government’s vision to “Close the Gap”. For local Aboriginal communities and broader indigenous populations, ISS provides a valuable source of employment, education and cultural interaction that engenders a sense of pride and independence for employees.
ISS indigenous commitments
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP): ISS Pacific’s RAP 2019-2022 will successfully build on the foundations of the first, which was implemented in 2015. The plan has been developed to demonstrate our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples and our desire to play an important role in improving employment and enterprise opportunities for Australia’s First People.
ISS was first recognized as a Corporate Leader by the Australian Federal Government in 2008 and since then has achieved a number of positive outcomes in the areas of indigenous employment, business and community engagement.
Over the past 10 years, ISS has provided over 850 new employment opportunities and spent more than $7 million with indigenous businesses. We have also learnt a great deal in the way we interact with the community, ISS leaders and our customers on the importance and emphasis we place on achieving our targeted actions and commitments.
Whilst our results have been commendable, there is still an opportunity for us to improve our performance to ensure our activities remain transparent and beneficial to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our re-energized efforts, as outlined in our RAP 2019-2022, combined with enhanced collaboration with indigenous communities will ensure we achieve our expected goals in this important area.
Employment Parity Initiative (EPI): ISS is a proud partner of the Australian Federal Government’s EPI program, under which we are contractually committed to achieving an indigenous employment rate of 3%, equivalent to the proportion of total population, across our Australian workforce by December 2020.
Stay up to date
Sign up to receive the latest insights from ISS. You can unsubscribe at any time.
ISS is about to take the services of Mikonkatu 7 to a new level. Owned by Ilmarinen, Finland’s largest pension insurance company, Mikonkatu 7 is undergoing a building renovation and complete service transformation. At the heart of the operation is a restaurant, which will become a meeting place for both property users and those moving around in Helsinki's city centre.
How ISS teams are changing lives for people with disabilities
Using common sense thinking and a commitment to diversity, ISS Spain is giving work – and independence – to hundreds of people with disabilities, showing that a work environment where everyone can contribute is as much about attitude as it is about policies.
Being part of something more by protecting life and property
Meet Meleah Kielty. She is a security officer at a customer location in Hiawatha, Iowa in the United States. Meleah and her team protect the customers and the site by providing 24-hour security service. Read about her working day and what empowers her.