Getting it right

We all have different ways of presenting ourselves in different situations. We might talk or act differently at work than we do around family and friends. It’s called code-switching.  

But for people of diverse backgrounds, constantly changing who you are to fit in with a certain work culture takes an exhausting toll.  

Dwayne Good is the founder of Aboriginal-owned travel company, InTravel Group. He’ll explain why the subtle codes we sometimes have to live by at work are out-dated. And how to create a workplace where employees don’t need to switch.  

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

Find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide here; plus plenty more handy resources to help you with inclusive hiring at the Jobsbank Resource Centre. 

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mentor can provide you with useful advice and a great sounding board to tease out workplace issues. But often women in particular are paired with a mentor, instead of being given a pay rise or promotion.  

So, who is mentoring actually benefitting? 

CEO of Jobsbank Karina Davis explains how you can build an effective mentoring plan that works for everyone involved.  

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement.    

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unconscious bias doesn’t just resolve itself once you’re through the hiring process. There are probably barriers peppered throughout every level of your organisational structure.  

Whether it’s being flexible with your daily meeting times, considering alternate staff for promotions, or accommodating the needs of employees with caring responsibilities, we help you eliminate bias altogether. 

Andrea Ho, Discipline Lead at Australian Film Television and Radio School, can help you re-structure your policies with a few simple strategies. 

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement.    

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lack of leadership diversity has been item one on company board agendas for a while now. But has enough been done to enable diverse voices at the top of your organisation? 

How can you re-design the seats at your leadership table? 

Peter Mousaferiadis, CEO of Cultural Infusion and founder of Diversity Atlas can help you implement a “top down” approach, making sure your organisation’s culture is there to support it.  

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement.    

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A certificate from a “job ready” course isn’t always going to guarantee your new employee will be able to hit the ground running.  

Hayden Heta is the managing director of construction company Wamarra, which helps Aboriginal workers find and stay in long-term employment. 

Hayden shares how he created a meaningful path to induct new employees and unlocks the key strategies you could utilise to create a smooth transition for workers into your organisation.  

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement.    

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with the best intentions, there’s probably bias lurking in every step of your hiring structure. So how can you identify where it’s hiding and remove it from your processes? 

Andrea Ho is the Discipline Lead at Australian Film, Television, and Radio School. She’ll give you helpful strategies and practical examples to ensure your hiring process is free of unconscious bias. 

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.  

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement.   

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston 

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain 

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee 

Sound Design: Scott Stronach 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your aim is to create a dynamic, diverse workforce it makes sense to employ someone to pioneer that change.

A Diversity and Inclusion role specifically helps foster a space where your workforce can feel motivated, happy and engaged.

But it’s not just thinking about the people who currently work for your organisation. This role sets your company up to attract your future workforce.

Dr Theresa Smith Ruig is a Diversity and Inclusion specialist for Ignis Consulting. She gives you practical tips on policies, strategies and initiatives you can implement to ensure your diverse workforce is thriving.

Find out why you need this game-changing role within your organisation.

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

Find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide here; plus plenty more handy resources to help you on inclusive hiring at the Jobsbank Resource Centre.

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound design: Scott Stronach

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to inclusive procurement, treating every candidate the same isn’t always fair. Different people have different needs. So how can you adapt your processes so they’re fair?

Lisa Annese is the CEO of Diversity Council Australia. She unpacks what companies can do to tap into overlooked talent.

Unearth what practical frameworks you could incorporate in your hiring process to ensure you’ve got a fair approach.

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Getting It Right is podcast by Jobsbank. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

Access DCA's “Inclusive Recruitment At Work” report in full here; and make sure you download your episode guide here.  For more practical resources on inclusive procurement and social procurement visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre. 

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound Design: Scott Stronach

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic brought working from home to the forefront but there’s more to a “flexible workplace” than just the address.

Jobsbank CEO Karina Davis packages up the tools you need to create an inclusive space where diversity can flourish.  

Find out how to open up shift rostering, build transparent operational plans, and implement innovative trials. These small changes just might transform your workplace.

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Getting It Right is podcast by Jobsbank. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

Click here to find your downloadable episode guide.

For more information, resources and handy tools on inclusive hiring and procurement visit  Resources | Jobsbank

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound Design: Scott Stronach

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your job ad looks like a Christmas wish list, there’s every chance your perfect candidate is too overwhelmed to apply.

It’s also unrealistic to think one hire can satisfy every issue in your organisation.

Dr Theresa Smith Ruig is a Diversity and Inclusion specialist for Ignis Consulting. She’ll help you refine your job ad to attract the candidate you’re seeking.  

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

To find your downloadable Getting It Right Guide click here. Visit the Jobsbank Resource Centre for more information on inclusive employment and social procurement. 

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound Design: Scott Stronach

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie job market is competitive right now, so if you want to attract the best candidates you need to look closely at your hiring processes.

Season 2 of Getting It Right is all about providing you, the hiring manager, a practical toolkit to hire a dynamic and inclusive workforce.

We’ll unpack the hiring processes that work, guide you on best-practice principles for recruiting, and help you design a more inclusive and flexible workplace so you can attract the best candidates.

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Getting It Right is a podcast by Jobsbank. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

Check out the recently launched Jobsbank Resource Centre. There you’ll find plenty more information, tools and resources to help you expand your hiring pool.

CREDITS

Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound Design: Scott Stronach

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social enterprises operate first and foremost to provide opportunities to those in need. 

One way they can do so is in the name itself: by providing social connection.

The Social Studio in Collingwood does exactly that by providing education and teaching opportunities to refugee women from a wide range of backgrounds. CEO Dewi Cooke details how the Studio’s free fashion school not only provides refugee women a path to a meaningful and satisfying career, but also fosters social connections for its students and teachers.

Teacher and student Muhubo Sulieman shares her experience since joining the studio, including her first exhibition at a gallery, showcasing work inspired by her early life in Somalia.

Hear how Dewi, Muhubo and the Social Studio connect diverse communities in the latest episode of Getting it Right with Craig Foster.

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Phoebe was released from prison, she got busy looking for work, submitting applications for dozens of jobs in her quest to start life afresh.

But as she applied for jobs in a competitive job market, Phoebe’s passion for creativity, her university degrees and her experience as a graphic designer were no match for the stigma of a prison stint.

That is, until she came across one social enterprise creative agency - Green Fox Studio.

Hear Phoebe’s story, and how the business model works for Green Fox Studio, who are offering women a career path that starts before they even leave prison, in the latest episode of Getting it Right with Craig Foster.

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A social enterprise might have the very best of intentions and even the very best ideas, but those intentions and ideas don't amount to much if the enterprise goes broke. 

You’ll have a hard time making an impact when you’ve got a perfect solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

So, when is ‘good for the world’ also ‘good for business’?

OC Connections’ Steve Betinsky spent the first part of his career in the corporate world before making the move into not-for-profits.

His mix of expertise means he can see the huge opportunities for social enterprises that others often don’t, and he knows exactly what to do to make the most of them.

In this episode of Getting it Right, Steve tells host Craig Foster about the “sudden jolt” that shifted his career and how he applies his corporate business experience to not-for-profit sustainability.

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

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Social enterprises exist so that nobody has to go it alone – so why should those enterprises have to go it alone?

In Victoria, they don’t. Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC) was founded by pioneers who knew space couldn’t develop unless everyone was working together: sharing advice, collaborating, and helping each other make the most impact possible.

SENVIC’s CEO, Nick Verginis, knows the value small businesses can offer not only their customers and employees, but to each other. His grandparents all ran small businesses after coming to Australia from Greece and relied on other small businesses to make it work.

In the social enterprise space, this is even more important. Nick shares how enterprises can multiply each other’s impact by working together, and details how a strong network of enterprises creates a greater range of opportunities for its community.

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

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Hayden Heta’s journey to founding his own construction company didn’t begin on a sawdust-covered worksite.  

He was initially a park ranger, before moving into a government role, but it didn’t begin in the parks or the office, either. Instead, it was on the sidelines of the football field, where Hayden coached a team of men in their early 20s, that the idea really began to take shape. 

After hearing repeatedly how his players were struggling to find work in construction, Hayden threw his own hat into the ring, and thus began Wamarra, a self-performing contractor connecting Aboriginal people with meaningful careers through long term and sustainable employment. 

Hayden shares how his experience as a Wiradjuri man, park ranger and government employee inform his decision-making at Wamarra, and explains why understanding social procurement (and teaching others) is such an important first step. 

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Golotta loved welding – he loved improving his craft and contributing to projects of all shapes and sizes. So, after narrowly surviving a motorcycle crash, the only thing on Mark’s mind during rehab was his return to work.

However, welding in a wheelchair is about as difficult as it sounds. Mark tried anyway, even after going bankrupt and being made redundant in favour of faster welders. With the help of Ability Works Australia, he managed to find employment again, but as the work grew more demanding and the projects became bigger and more unwieldy, Mark and Ability Works CEO Sue Boyce knew they needed a new plan.

The pair set about assessing Mark’s skills and passions in order to find work that better suited his new circumstances – and Mark now heads up his own team in an entirely different capacity.

In this episode of Getting it Right, host Craig Foster poses the question: how much more effective could your organisation be if you re-evaluated the skills of the people you already employ?

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Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, former Socceroos captain Craig Foster’s phone started ringing off the hook.

The popular Australian footballer realised how lucky he’d been to follow his passion and had mobilised his enormous profile in the sporting and media world to become a human rights activist.

So when that phone started ringing, he started doing everything in his power to get as many Afghan women as possible out of the country, to safer ground in Australia.

The next round of phone calls were from major companies offering jobs and support for the newly arrived Afghan community. They secured jobs and training, and it opened Craig’s eyes to social procurement as the key to unlocking good outcomes for both the women and the employers.

If you’ve ever had someone take a chance on you, you’ll understand how important that open door can be.  If you’re able to make new hires, sign off on contracts and write policies, it’s critical you're reaching the right people.

It’s critical you get it right.

Getting it Right is all about hiring, buying and working with purpose.

You’ll hear from industry leaders who’ve gone above and beyond to provide opportunities for those who need them – and you’ll hear from the people who took those opportunities and ran with them.

You’ll also learn how to create social impact through your supply chain from people who’ve been involved in the process.

Getting it Right is a Jobsbank podcast, produced by Deadset Studios, hosted by Craig Foster.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.