People from racial and ethnic minorities working in the NSW Public Sector
New South Wales is a culturally diverse State and the Government is committed to the increased participation of people from diverse backgrounds.
In the NSW Public Sector the skills, experience and linguistic abilities of employees are valued. Managers are encouraged to recognise and develop diversity in the workplace.
Organisations are working to produce innovation and business advantage by recognising the value of cultural diversity in their workforce. Some of their achievements are included in our current Annual Report to Parliament. See also:
With organisations facing skills shortages globally, utilising the skills of overseas trained staff is a natural consideration in workforce strategy. The advantages of having a workforce that reflects the demographics of its customer base are well recognised.
- Information on overseas qualifications
- Circular 2007 -22 Assessment of Overseas Qualifications
PDF copy - C2007-22 Assessment of Overseas Qualifications
Advice on Accessing Leave entitlement and flexible work hours arrangements to observe religious duties Circular No: 2007-06:
- Getting a job in the NSW Public Sector
- C2007-06 Accessing leave entitlements and flexible work hours arrangements to observe religious duties
- Community Language Allowance Acheme (CLAS)
- Circular 98-14, Community Language Allowance Scheme
- Community Relations Commission website
For Interpreting enquiries please call 1300 651 500 24 hours 7 days a week from anywhere in NSW for the cost of a local call. For Translation enquiries call 1300 651 500 