... RECONCILIATION ... ... .. ACTION PLAN INNOVATE AUGUST 2019 – JULY 2021 Chern’ee Sutton Glow and 3D acrylic and textured acrylic on canvas ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. CONTENTS CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA ... RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN JOURNEY .. My name is Chern’ee Sutton, I am 22 years old and I am a contemporary . Indigenous artist from the Kalkadoon people from the Mount Isa area in . Queensland. This painting represents Northrop Grumman Australia and their . commitment to their Reconciliation Action Plan Journey. 01. A MESSAGE FROM. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND In my painting, the large blue and white community symbol represents Northrop . Grumman Australia and the six darker U symbols surrounding the community ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN CHAMPION symbol represent Northrop Grumman’s leadership characteristics which . are: values, performance, people leadership, customer intimacy, innovation and strategic value creation. 02. A MESSAGE FROM RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA, The Rainbow Serpent represents Northrop Grumman Australia’s connection CEO STATEMENT. to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their history and their culture. Northrop Grumman Australia The kangaroo and emu footprints represent not only Northrop Grumman acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and Australia’s business values, but their obligation to Indigenous people through 03. OUR VISION. AND COMMITMENT their Reconciliation Action Plan which is to always move forwards and never respects the continuing cultures backwards, just like the kangaroo and emu. and connections to the land and waters of the First Peoples where Northrop Grumman Australia’s five core capabilities are represented as 04. OUR BUSINESS AND LOCATIONS we live and work. follows. ‘The Shield and Spear’—represents the defence and protection of our Cyber security in Australia. ‘Lightning’—represents the Strike capabilities of Northrop Grumman. ‘Compass and Arrows’—represents Logistics and 05–06. STORIES . Northrop Grumman Australia’s ability to plan, manage and organise the . movement of equipment around the world. ‘Communication Lines’—represent , which is Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, 08–10. OUR RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN C4ISR . Surveillance and Reconnaissance between Australia’s armed forces. The ‘Eagle’—represents Autonomous Systems and, in particular, the unmanned . Triton Overwatch that is protecting Australian borders and coastlines. 11. RELATIONSHIPS . The twelve smaller community symbols represent Northrop Grumman . Australia’s sites around the country, which are all connected as one by the blue . 15. RESPECT . spirit trails, and the smaller blue and white stars represent Northrop Grumman . Australia’s seven core values which are: We take responsibility for QUALITY; . We deliver CUSTOMER satisfaction; We provide LEADERSHIP as a company and as individuals; We act with INTEGRITY in all we do; We value Northrop 19. OPPORTUNITIES Grumman PEOPLE; We focus on SAFETY; and We regard our SUPPLIERS as essential team members. 23. GOVERNANCE, TRACKING PROGRESS AND REPORTING The handprints represent Northrop Grumman Australia giving back to the community with their supporting community programs; it is part of their daily operations, their culture and their future. The footprints represent Northrop Grumman’s journey in Australia and the yellow star represents Northrop Grumman Australia’s commitment to their Reconciliation Action Plan. The boomerang represents both returning service personnel and also the 5 By Chern’ee Sutton years that Northrop Grumman has been operating in Australia and the large Age–22 years grey weaved circle in the background is Northrop Grumman Australia; it is Size–W 121cm X H 152cm the thread that binds and connects all of Australia’s armed forces together, Glow and 3D acrylic and textured acrylic on canvas Air Force, Navy and Army. Cherneesutton.com.au NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019–2021 NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019–2021 ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. MESSAGE . MESSAGE A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND A MESSAGE FROM RECONCILIATION AUSTRALIA, RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN CHAMPION CEO STATEMENT As a global leader in the defence industry, we understand what it means to provide a Reconciliation Australia is delighted to welcome Northrop Grumman Australia to workplace that is culturally safe — we encourage individualism, value difference and the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program by formally endorsing its inaugural diversity, and understand that culture forms an important part of everything we do at Innovate RAP. Northrop Grumman Australia. As a member of the RAP community, Northrop Grumman Australia joins over 1,000 We also understand and appreciate that the lands and waters where we work and dedicated corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have formally live were traditionally occupied by Australia’s First Peoples and that historical committed to reconciliation through the RAP program since its inception in 2006. displacement from those lands and waters, as well as other detrimental factors, has RAP organisations across Australia are turning good intentions into positive actions, had significant impacts on them that still resonates today. helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increase pride in Aboriginal and Part of our vision for a reconciled Australia is understanding and learning from Torres Strait Islander cultures. our past and, importantly, working towards an inclusive future. This includes our Reconciliation is no one single issue or agenda. Based on international research and organisation providing meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait benchmarking, Reconciliation Australia defines and measures reconciliation through Islander peoples to play an active role in supporting and enhancing not only our five critical dimensions: race relations; equality and equity, institutional integrity; capability, but also enhancing the overall fabric of our society. unity; and historical acceptance. All sections of the community—governments, civil We shall strive to be leaders in reconciliation, not only in our field, but for other society, the private sector, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities— organisations to emulate. We are focusing on three key areas to not only recognise have a role to play to progress these dimensions. and respect the long custodianship of Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait The RAP program provides a framework for organisations to advance reconciliation Islander peoples, but also improve their opportunities and life chances in the within their spheres of influence. This Innovate RAP provides Northrop Grumman contemporary context. Australia with the key steps to establish its own unique approach to reconciliation. In our work and journey of reconciliation, Northrop Grumman Australia will focus on Through implementing an Innovate RAP, Northrop Grumman Australia will develop the following three key areas: its approach to driving reconciliation through its business activities, services and programs, and develop mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres 1. Building strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Strait Islander stakeholders. communities and businesses. We wish Northrop Grumman Australia well as it explores and establishes its own 2. Cultivating a deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait unique approach to reconciliation. We encourage Northrop Grumman Australia to Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues. embrace this journey with open hearts and minds, to grow from the challenges, and 3. Increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation through to build on its successes. As the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation reminded the employment and procurement opportunities. nation in its final report: We know that our focus areas will need much more than just a plan and, as such, “Reconciliation is hard work—it’s a long, winding and corrugated road, not a broad, it will be underpinned by action—action that we shall both reflect upon and report paved highway. Determination and effort at all levels of government and in all upon to not only our team, but the wider community. This will support our journey sections of the community will be essential to make reconciliation a reality.” and our goal of continuous improvement and sustainable commitment to improving On behalf of Reconciliation Australia, I commend Northrop Grumman Australia on its the living standards and provision of greater opportunities for the First Peoples first RAP, and look forward to following its ongoing reconciliation journey. of Australia. Developing and implementing the Northrop Grumman Australia Reconciliation Action Plan is not only the right thing to do for the continuous growth and success of our business, but it is also the right thing to do for the growth and prosperity of all Australians. Our Reconciliation Action Plan is our first step towards reconciliation. It is also our roadmap for the next 2 years to guide us in enhancing our cultural capability and our diversity, as well as setting the foundations for a stronger shared future with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Karen Mundine I am immensely proud to be a part of this journey and to present our inaugural Chief Executive Officer Reconciliation Action