Inclusive by design: Celebrating diverse identities and cultures
We work to build an inclusive culture that empowers and enables individuals to feel safe, valued and supported within their work environment. We take an intersectional approach and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees and customers.
Unity in diversity
We are committed to building and attracting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
of employees identify as LGBTIQ+
of employees identify they have a disability
of employees are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
of employees first language spoken was not English
of women are in senior leadership roles
1.1 % of employees are veterans
“After suffering discrimination in the workplace prior to HealthShare NSW, joining the Customer Experience (CX) team almost 8 years ago was like a breath of fresh air.
I have held many roles in the organisation since then and HealthShare NSW is an organisation I love working for because I can be my authentic self.”Chris Tanasoff, Executive Services Lead
Empowering every voice
We believe in building a culture where every voice fuels progress, with a safe environment that creates impactful work
We embrace diversity
We celebrate and promote diversity, inclusion and belonging to empower our employees and enable individuals to feel safe, valued and supported at work
We lead with respect
We encourage all employees to be respectful of every individual to create a culturally safe workplace and constantly build a constructive culture
We champion innovation
We appreciate people with varied backgrounds and experiences to create an environment for a broader contribution and more varied thinking
Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy
Our 2021-2024 Strategy (PDF) demonstrates our commitment to being a workplace where people from all diverse communities are supported.
This includes our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Disability, Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD), Carers, LGBTIQ+, Veterans, Women, and Ageing workforces.
The strategy also sets a framework for how we will support other emerging, diverse communities at HealthShare NSW over the coming years.
A commitment to our people
The Diversity Council works with all areas of the organisation to help develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that support HealthShare NSW’s diverse communities, fostering an inclusive workplace for all.
Senior Executive Sponsors
The Executive Sponsor plays an important role in helping our diverse communities achieve success on behalf of the HSNSW people they represent. Our sponsors include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exec Sponsor
- Disability Exec Sponsor
- Carer Exec Sponsor
- Cultural and Linguistic Diverse Exec Sponsor
- Women in Leadership Exec Sponsor
- LGBTIQ+ Exec Sponsor
Employee Networks
- Disability Employee Network
- LGBTIQ+ Employee Network
- Our other Diverse Employee Networks are being established with the guidance of our Senior Executive Sponsors
Who we partner with
We are members of:
- Australian Breastfeeding Association – HealthShare NSW recognises the importance of breastfeeding for the health of infants and mothers. A supportive and flexible environment enables employees to continue breastfeeding in the workplace.
- Australian Disability Network — a national organisation that helps employers to welcome people with disability in all aspects of business. HSNSW has a dedicated Disability and Access Inclusion Team that partners with AND on ensuring HSNSW is a disability inclusion workplace
- Carers NSW - an employer support program that ensures an employer demonstrate carer friendly workplace practices. HSNSW is currently working towards being accreditation Level 1.
- Pride in Diversity - an employer support program that encourages and enables Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) workplace inclusion. HSNSW is currently recognised as a Bronze Tier employer through the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), a national benchmarking tool on LGBTIQ+ inclusion within the workplace.
- Reconciliation Australia - support organisation that promotes and facilitates respect, trust and positive relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community. HSNSW has achieved Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2023 and working towards accreditation for the Innovate RAP
