Research has shown the type of culturally safe employment packages we offer will reduce Indigenous disadvantage in a range of areas including health, mental health, family violence, imprisonment and suicide; not only for the person gaining employment but also for their family and community.

We address the issues associated with Indigenous poverty and social exclusion by offering employers a fully supported end-to-end recruitment service packaged and designed to support both the employer and their Indigenous employee. This ensures the employee stays in the job and the employers Indigenous and Non-Indigenous staff feel safe and supported.

Dennis Batty is a Taungurung, Gunai/Kurnai and Palawa man with 30 years’ experience in the charity and non-profit sector developing successful Indigenous employment training programs. Dennis has developed numerous successful Aboriginal employment and training programs and was part of the teams which established Australia’s first wholly Aboriginal owned and operated Job Network and Registered Training Organisation.

Sara is a proud Kamilaroi woman with 15 years’ experience in mainstream recruitment. Sara was awarded the 2017 Joan Kirner Scholarship for emerging Aboriginal Female leaders. Sara is currently Group CEO of both Printing with Purpose and Indigenous Employment Partners.

Russell Dennison is a founding member of Indigenous Employment Partner, joining in the formation stages of the business as an independent advisor to provide external input. Russell was so connected to IEP’s social purpose that he has continued with the company as a Non-Executive Director on the board. As a Director of Westpac Private Bank and with over 20 years of financial services experience, Russell brings a unique perspective and skill set to the board that complements the amazing talent of IEP.

Rory Smeaton is a specialist in Indigenous Employment and Education, he is passionate about creating new employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With a background in Training and Employment, Rory has been successful in engaging with the community and providing sustainable pathways for Indigenous people through employment and training. Rory is currently the Manager for Aboriginal Recruitment and cultural Competency with DJPR.