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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
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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 Plan for 2019 to 2021. Reconciliation Australia
Chris Deeble Country Executive Northrop Grumman Australia
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | LOCATIONS Our vision is to work towards a reconciled Australia, through understanding Northrop Grumman recognises and appreciates that in Australia, across our 11 sites, HISTORICAL our past and working towards creating opportunities for a shared and we are the beneficiaries of the custodianship of Australia’s First Peoples generations prior to ACCEPTANCE prosperous future with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. our occupation. In striving to achieve our vision, Northrop Grumman Australia will also be guided through the lens of the five dimensions of reconciliation from the RACE RELATIONS State of Reconciliation Report and will continue to work collaboratively, both internally and externally, during the life of this Reconciliation Action Plan to UNITY ensure that it is effective in achieving our reconciliation outcomes. EQUALITY AND EQUITY Brisbane Airport Hanger INSTITUTIONAL Springfield Brisbane INTEGRITY RAAF Base Amberley RAAF Base Williamtown RAAF Base Richmond Mascot Technology Services Alice Springs Headquarters RAAF Base Edinburgh Canberra Headquarters and Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions Tullamarine Melbourne RAAF Base Fairbairn
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. OUR BUSINESS Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. We offer an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies for applications from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. With more than 67,000 employees in 10 countries and over 500 employees within Australia, we strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs and services in the world. Northrop Grumman Australia does not currently maintain records of the number of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. However, we shall develop an appropriate and respectful method to collect information on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to inform current and future employment strategies.
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...... JAKE’S STORY ...... ANDREW’S STORY I am equally proud of my European and Aboriginal heritage. Whilst. my family . I proudly come from a mixed heritage. For a part of that heritage, it’s taken are now living in Quandamooka territory on Brisbane’s bayside, my heritage quite the journey to be where I am today. is Mandandanji territory, south west Queensland. My. extended family live On my father’s side I am a direct descendent of Yarramundi of the between Cunnamulla, Charleville and along the Paroo River to the west of . Boorooberangal nation embedded within the Darug people. It was on the both towns. . foothills of the Blue Mountains where diplomacy for my people overcame I joined the RAAF as an avionics mechanic in January 1997 and, following trade violence. after the Europeans arrived to Australia. During this period of training, was posted to 486SQN then 36SQN at Richmond to work on C-130s. assimilation, Yarramundi’s daughter Maria was the first known Aboriginal After 7 years and Corporal rank, I stepped. over to Qantas Defence Services to be wed to a European and the first Aboriginal to own land in the Sydney as an aircraft maintenance engineer in the C-130 deep level maintenance suburbs. of Blacktown and Liverpool. program and over the next 2 years, I moved up to maintenance quality On my mother’s side I am also a descendent of the peoples from the Yorta inspector and acting leading hand. In .2007 I became a technical trainer, in Yorta and Wemba Wemba nations. A part of my heritage was involved with the 2009 training manager and in 2010 I was moved to the KC-30A program to Cummeragunja. Reserve walk-off protest—the first mass strike of Aboriginal manage the acquisition training program and Through Life Support (TLS) people. My family were also routinely avoiding authorities in country NSW
stand-up. From 2014 to 2016, I managed the KC-30A Modification Program, during the Stolen Generation which still has an effect today. which brought the existing KC-30A fleet. to their final delivery configuration.
Despite. the adversity, I am proud of the journey my ancestors took. A man’s
After a brief stint in capability development, I moved to the F/A-18F and
family emigrated from Northampton and he managed to fall in love with a
EA-18G program to establish the Northrop Grumman Australia presence for Yorta Yorta woman in Barham, VIC despite the racism. A man from a coal
future Growler equipment support. After. coordinating enterprise support to
mining family left Glasglow for Australia and found love with a Darug woman
Super Hornet redeployment and sustainment in Operation OKRA, I returned .
in Newcastle, NSW.
to KC-30A TLS as program manager.
As for me—I’m a Novocastrian who calls Brisbane home. I grew up on
I’ve been equally grateful for the opportunities. I’ve had in sports, including Bribie. Island and I still say it is the best place in Australia to watch a sunset. AFL; triathlon; road and track cycling; and dragonboat and outrigger racing.
I’m happily married to a wonderful Singaporean who is also my best friend. I have a NSW state medal in the kilo time trial on the velodrome and multiple
. I’ve worked in bars, clubs and pubs during my young adulthood. I jumped over
state and national medals from dragon boat. Whilst I loved my many individual .
the supply fence with a national hospitality company for several years while
wins on the velodrome, my proudest achievement was competing with my toiling away on my Bachelor of Business and then dove into the manufacturing paddle crew at the club crew world championships. in Italy 2014 and for . industry for automobile accessories and building products. -3 years representing Queensland in the elite men’s and mixed crews. . Now I am with Northrop Grumman. I am enjoying my time dipping my toes into I love living in Wynnum and raising my two daughters, Tahlee and Lela, with . . the aviation & defence industry and it’s a whole new world to immerse myself my lovely wife Deslee. I like to be close to my extended family and salt water; . . . into. Not everyone gets the chance to experience what Northrop Grumman the Quandamooka is my happy place. I am forever grateful for the struggle, the are doing so I am thankful to be on this ride to continue my own journey. risk taking and stoicism of the INDIGENOUS women and men in my ancestry. I am equally grateful to anyone who I have worked with, who has provided me Andrew guidance and the continued opportunities that Northrop Grumman provide. Yura! Jake.
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Developing a Reconciliation Action Plan was a natural evolution for Northrop Grumman Australia considering the work we do across both the urban and rural environments, and the important role we play in developing resources to support Australia’s defence. The development of our Reconciliation Action Plan was, and continues to be, championed at the highest levels within our organisation, including our Chief Executive and the Executive Team, the Director of Human Resources, and our senior business managers. The initial Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group that developed the Reconciliation Action Plan consisted of senior members of the Northrop Grumman Australia management team and other representatives from across the business who are committed and passionate about this journey. Through our Reconciliation Action Plan, Northrop Grumman Australia aspires to: »» Provide a culturally diverse and supportive workplace. »» Build the trust and respect in our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. »» Assist, support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in identifying training, education and employment. »» Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and understanding throughout our organisation. »» Encourage and support the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses through our procurement processes.
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»» Embedded our commitment to reconciliation in our
Internal . Australian Industry Content Plan.
»» Human Resources Director, Northrop Grumman Australia »» Presented the Northrop Grumman Australia Reconciliation Action Plan .
»» Program Manager KC30, Northrop Grumman Australia to the Northrop Grumman United States corporate executives in two
diversity forums.
»» Business Development Manager, Northrop Grumman .
»» Program Manager C27J, Northrop Grumman Australia »» Delivered ethics training to all employees which communicates our .
commitment to diversity.
»» Senior Human Resources Specialist, Northrop Grumman Australia
. »» Commenced the development of our staff and executive cultural »» Project Controller, Northrop Grumman Australia .
awareness training program.
External »» Procured the services of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander .
»» Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural advisors including businesses. .
Norman Laing, Waratah (Consultancy and Advisory) »» Formed our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. . »» Introduced the undertaking of Acknowledgement of Country. in our workplace. presentations. . »» Actively recognised. National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week . . through welcoming Aboriginal and. Torres Strait Islander leaders into the workplace to meet with employees and share stories of the communities local to our work sites and distributing an executive communication on our commitment to reconciliation. »» Participated in celebration of National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week activities on the Australian Defence Force establishments in which our employees work. »» Woven relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander themes into our cultural program, Small Acts of Inclusion, where diversity and inclusion is a foundational tenant to deliver the Northrop Grumman values of people, leadership and integrity, and is a key driver of our ‘value of performance’ which was launched in 2018.
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. RELATIONSHIPS We appreciate that building and maintaining respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, our clients, partners and each other is crucial to Northrop Grumman Australia providing world leading products and services that contribute to the defence capability needs of Australia. We understand that relationships are built on trust and understanding and are crucial to reconciliation. Therefore, we believe that we have a responsibility to contribute to reconciliation by encouraging and supporting our staff and stakeholders to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and work towards maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships.
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1 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group actively monitors RAP development and implementation of actions, The Northrop Grumman Australia RAP Working Group will: August 2019 Human Resources Director tracking progress and reporting Oversee the development, endorsement and launch of the RAP
Establish Terms of Reference for the RAP Working Group August 2019 Human Resources Director
Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are represented on the August 2019 & Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia RAP Working Group August 2020
Meet at least twice per year to monitor and report (internally and externally) August 2019 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia on the implementation of our RAP February 2020 August 2020 February 2021
Investigate the potential of establishing an external Aboriginal and Torres September 2019 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia Strait Islander Advisory Group to provide cultural advice and guidance & February 2020
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2 Celebrate and participate in National Reconciliation Week by providing opportunities to build and maintain Northrop Grumman Australia will: May 2020 & 2021 Director, Human Resources relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians Host an internal event for National Reconciliation Week each year
Register our National Reconciliation Week events via Reconciliation May 2020 & 2021 Human Resources Director Australia’s National Reconciliation Week website
Support an external National Reconciliation Week event May 2020 & 2021 Program Manager KC30 Program Manager C27J
Ensure our RAP Working Group participates in an external event to recognise May 2020 & 2021 Program Manager KC30 and celebrate National Reconciliation Week Program Manager C27J
Encourage and support staff to participate in external National Reconciliation May 2020 & 2021 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia Week events
Invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to share their May 2020 & 2021 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia reconciliation experiences or stories during National Reconciliation Week
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4 Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation across our business and sector . Northrop Grumman Australia will: August 2019 Human Resources Director
Develop and implement a strategy to communicate our RAP to our internal Senior Human Resources Specialist
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. Promote reconciliation through ongoing and active engagement with our August 2019 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Australia
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. Create a dedicated ‘Reconciliation Page’ on the Northrop Grumman Australia August 2019 Human Resources Director
website where our RAP and other reconciliation information and resources is
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. Distribute six-monthly RAP updates to Northrop Grumman Australia staff via February 2020 Human Resources Director
. email and intranet August 2020 . February 2021 . . . . NO. ACTION . DELIVERABLES TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY 5 Recognise and appreciate the commitment of members of the Northrop Grumman. Australia team to reconciliation Northrop Grumman Australia will: September 2019 Human Resources Director Develop and implement an annual Northrop Grumman Australia & 2020 Executive Leadership team Reconciliation Award to recognise those staff championing and achieving reconciliation outcomes
Promote the annual award to customers and suppliers and invite them to September 2019 Global Supply Chain Manager, relevant events & 2020 Northrop Grumman Australia, Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions and Northrop Grumman Australia Technology Services
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6 Engage employees in continuous cultural learning opportunities to increase understanding and appreciation of Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural Training Strategy Human Resources Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements awareness training strategy for our staff which defines cultural learning needs Developed Senior Human Resources Specialist of employees in all areas of our business and considers various ways cultural September 2019 learning can be provided (online, face-to-face workshops and/or cultural immersion experiences)
Provide opportunities for all of the Northrop Grumman Australia leadership Leader Briefings Senior Human Resources Specialist group and staff to participate in cultural training by September 2019
Promote along with the launch of Reconciliation Australia’s ‘Share Our Pride’ September 2019 Human Resources Director online tool to all staff Senior Human Resources Specialist
Investigate opportunities to work with local Traditional Owners and/ August 2019 Human Resources Director or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants to develop cultural awareness training
Provide opportunities for RAP Working Group members and RAP champions September 2019 Human Resources Director to participate in cultural training Senior Human Resources Specialist
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7 Engage employees in understanding the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, such as Northrop Grumman Australia will: August 2019 Human Resources Director Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country, to ensure there is a shared meaning Develop, implement and communicate a cultural protocol document and resources for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country
Develop a list of key contacts for organising a Welcome to Country and for August 2019 Business Development Manager (NSW/SA) developing and maintaining respectful partnerships
Invite a Traditional Custodian to provide a Welcome to Country at Northrop August 2019 Program Manager KC30 (QLD) at significant events, including Grumman Australia’s new head office in and ongoing Canberra
Include an Acknowledgement of Country at the commencement of all August 2019 Human Resources Director important internal and external meetings and ongoing
Encourage staff to include an Acknowledgment of Country at the August 2019 Human Resources Director commencement of all meetings and ongoing
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. Consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to hold at least one July 2020 & 2021 Program Manager C27J . internal and/or external NAIDOC Week event Program Manager KC30
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10 Investigate opportunities to improve and increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes within Northrop Grumman Australia will: August 2019 Human Resources Operations Manager Northrop Grumman Australia Develop an appropriate and respectful method to collect information on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to inform current and future employment strategies
Engage with existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to consult on September 2019 Human Resources Director employment strategies, including professional development
Advertise all vacancies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media and August 2019 Human Resources Director include “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are welcome and encouraged to apply” in all of our job advertisements
Review our Human Resources and recruitment procedures and policies August 2019 Human Resources Operations Manager to ensure there are no barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and future applicants participating in our workplace
Engage with external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or September 2019 Human Resources Operations Manager consultants to advise on recruitment, employment and retention strategies, including professional development
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Investigate opportunities to further support the attraction, development and retention of Aboriginal and Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, November 2019 Human Resources Director 11 Torres Strait Islander peoples within Northrop Grumman Australia development and retention strategy in consultation with our Aboriginal and Program Manager KC30 Torres Strait Islander employees and support networks
Consult and partner with a network of key education, state, government and November 2019 Human Resources Director industry bodies, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to Program Manager KC30 develop and implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment pathways (including, but not limited to, Indigenous pathway programs, traineeships, sponsorships, work experience and apprenticeships)
Develop and implement an annual ‘Best in Science, Technology, Engineering November 2019 Human Resources Director and Mathematics’ Prize for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in & 2020 partnership with one of our key education stakeholders
19 NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019–2021 NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA | INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019–2021 20 OPPORTUNITIES. .... NO. ACTION . . DELIVERABLES TIMELINE RESPONSIBILITY 12 Investigate opportunities. to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity within our organisation Northrop Grumman Australia will: August 2019 Global Supply Chain Manager, and in alignment with the intent of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy . Review our procurement policies and procedures to identify and overcome Northrop Grumman Australia, barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to supply our Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions and . . organisation with goods and services Northrop Grumman Australia Technology Services Develop and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses that November 2019 Global Supply Chain Manager, may be contracted to procure goods and services throughout our supply & 2020 Northrop Grumman Australia, . chain Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions and . Northrop Grumman Australia Technology Services
Develop at least one commercial relationship with an Aboriginal and/or November 2019 Global Supply Chain Manager, . Torres Strait Islander owned business Northrop Grumman Australia, Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions and . Northrop Grumman Australia Technology Services
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Commerce where we are located & 2020 Northrop Grumman Australia,
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. Develop and communicate to staff a list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait November 2019 Global Supply Chain Manager, . . Islander businesses that can be used to procure goods and services & 2020 Northrop Grumman Australia, Australian Intelligence & Cyber Solutions and . Northrop Grumman Australia Technology Services . . . . .
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13 Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to Reconciliation Australia Northrop Grumman Australia will: May 2020 Human Resources Director Investigate participating in the RAP Barometer
RAP Working Group to collect data for the RAP Impact Measurement August 2019 Program Manager questionnaire & 2020
RAP Working Group to seek internal approval to submit the RAP Impact September 2019 Human Resources Director Measurement questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia & 2020
Complete and submit the RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to September 2019 Program Manager Reconciliation Australia annually & 2020
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14 Report RAP achievements, challenges and learnings internally and externally Publicly report our RAP achievements, challenges and learnings to December 2019 Human Resources Director employees, senior executives of Northrop Grumman Corporation and on & 2020 public website
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15 Review, refresh and update our RAP Northrop Grumman Australia will: January 2021 Program Manager Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop a new RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements
Send draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for review and feedback February 2021 Human Resources Director
Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement June 2021 Human Resources Director
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Contact Details: Lorraine Kennedy Director, Human Resources Northrop Grumman Australia +61 2 9192 0558 [email protected]