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         Contact

         CEA’s RAP                                                 CEA’s Indigenous Employee Network   CEA’s RAP Sponsor and Champion
         Ann Pitkeathly                                            Tahlia Burgoyne                     Donna Storen
         People Talent Acquisition Manager                         People Relationship Manager         Head of Human Resources
         02 6213 0207                                              02 6213 1028                        02 6213 0000 (switch)
         ann.pitkeathly@cea.com.au                                 tahlia.burgoyne@cea.com.au          donna.storen@cea.com.au
CEA TECHNOLOGIES RECONCILATION ACTION PLAN 2022 2023
Acknowledgement
CEA Technologies recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this nation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and
waters of which we live and work.

CEA employees pay their respects to Elders past, present and
emerging for they hold the memories, traditions and cultures
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the
nation.
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   Message from Reconciliation Australia CEO
                                        Reconciliation Australia welcomes CEA Technologies to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program with the formal
                                        endorsement of its inaugural Reflect RAP. CEA Technologies joins a network of more than 1,100 corporate,
                                        government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the RAP
                                        program.

                                        Since 2006, RAPs have provided a framework for organisations to leverage their structures and diverse spheres of
                                        influence to support the national reconciliation movement. The program’s potential for impact is greater than ever,
                                        with close to 3 million people now working or studying in an organisation with a RAP. The four RAP types — Reflect,
                                        Innovate, Stretch and Elevate — allow RAP partners to continuously develop and strengthen reconciliation
                                        commitments in new ways. This Reflect RAP will lay the foundations, priming the workplace for future RAPs and
                                        reconciliation initiatives.

                                        The RAP program’s strength is its framework of relationships, respect, and opportunities, allowing an organisation to
     Karen Mundine
     Chief Executive Officer            strategically set its reconciliation commitments in line with its own business objectives, for the most effective
     Reconciliation Australia           outcomes. These outcomes contribute towards the five dimensions of reconciliation: race relations; equality and
                                        equity; institutional integrity; unity; and historical acceptance.

                                        It is critical to not only uphold all five dimensions of reconciliation, but also increase awareness of Aboriginal and
                                        Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge, and leadership across all sectors of Australian society. This Reflect
                                        RAP enables CEA Technologies to deepen its understanding of its sphere of influence and the unique contribution it
                                        can make to lead progress across the five dimensions. Getting these first steps right will ensure the sustainability of
                                        future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, and provide meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation journey.

                                        Congratulations CEA Technologies, welcome to the RAP program, and I look forward to following your reconciliation
                                        journey in the years to come.
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   Message from CEA Technologies CEO
                                        I am delighted to introduce CEA’s first official Reconciliation Action Plan.

                                        Ian and I as the Executive, along with the senior managers, our RAP Working Group Representatives and our
                                        newly established Indigenous Employee Network will monitor our progress through our actions and deliverables
                                        and report annually to the CEA Board on our RAP initiatives.

                                        Across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders are working collaboratively with the Australian
                                        Government and private companies to focus on reconciliation. CEA will promote the growth of Indigenous
                                        employment, support the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the Science, Technology,
                                        Engineering, Arts and Math programs from primary school age through to Tafe and University programs and
                                        contribute to the stimulation of Indigenous entrepreneurship, business and economic development, providing
     Mark Foster
     Chief Executive Officer
                                        Indigenous Australians with more opportunities to participate in the economy.
     CEA Technologies
                                        As a private Australian Company and trusted Defence Industry Partner CEA will ensure Aboriginal and Torres
                                        Strait Islander communities are represented within our work environments and provide training while
                                        highlighting the cultural, economic and social frameworks of our local communities.

                                        There will be a period of learning and growth for employees across our company as we initiate and continue to
                                        establish strong relationships with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and welcome the
                                        opportunity to engage with Reconciliation Australian to improve and increase CEA’s participation.
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   Message from the RAP Sponsor and Champion
                                        With the launch of CEA’s RAP, it is encouraging as a company that we are defining our commitment to
                                        reconciliation.
                                        Reflecting on CEA’s contribution and strengthening our commitment to become a trusted partner with our local
                                        Indigenous communities and through our sustainability program we will strive to include a cultural Indigenous
                                        enrichment program to increase company awareness. The program will provide educational opportunities to
                                        increase our non Indigenous employee’s knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
                                        history, relevant cultural events and protocols and the purpose and significance of Acknowledgement of Country
                                        and Welcome to Country.
                                        Our CEA HR Recruitment Plan and CEA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Policy complements the employment
     Donna Storen                       of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and values the knowledge, skills and diversity they each bring
     Head of Human Resources            to the workforce by strengthening our ‘diversity of thought’ with our direct links in our local communities.
     RAP Sponsor and Champion           Our apprenticeship program encourages Indigenous representation with two current apprentices within our
     CEA Technologies                   Engineering Department and the possibility of increasing our Indigenous apprentice’s intake in 2022. The HR
                                        Department has recently welcomed an Indigenous trainee and the HR Relationship Manager is a proud Dunghutti
                                        woman filling an important role in assisting the company to encourage a collaborative, innovative, agile and
                                        trusting environment.
                                        The CEA RAP is an opportunity for every individual in our company to embed reconciliation into our culture.
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   Who we are
                                                              CEA is a private Australian company specialising in the design, development, manufacture
                                                              and through life support of radar, missile illumination and communications technologies. CEA
                                                              is committed to supporting Australia’s interests and with that goal, we work in partnership
                                                              with the Australian Defence industry and Government to provide cost-effective solutions and
                                                              in service support capabilities for Australia and approved allies.

                                                              CEA Technologies Pty Limited is an internationally recognised, world-leading active phased
                                                              array radar system supplier. Originally founded in 1983, CEA has grown to employ in excess of
                                                              500 people across its major facilities in Australia (Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth,
                                                              Brisbane and Newcastle). CEA’s founders are focused on the growth of CEA and we have a
                                                              wholly owned subsidiary in the USA, supporting our Australian products. We support local
                                                              Australian businesses and all our products maximise the use of Australian content.

                                                              CEA is proud to share that we manufacture all our products in Australia and support local
                                                              Australian businesses. We have a small group of 6 employees that have voluntarily identified
                                                              as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We aim to grow our Aboriginal and Torres
                                                              Strait Islander employees as a key focus of our recruitment activities supported by our other
                                                              Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) actions.
                                                              All employees have access to CEA’s:
                                                              • Technical Director Development Grant that provides financial support for employees who
                                                                 wish to further their education,
                                                              • Other technical and professional development opportunities, and
                                                              • Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
                                                              • Mentoring and networking opportunities
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   Commitment to diversity and inclusion
   CEA recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion in its
   workforce. A diverse and inclusive workforce allows CEA to
   benefit from a range of perspectives and experiences that a
   ‘diversity of thought’ conveys. Inclusion ensures that all
   employees feel valued, supported and respected. CEA
   promotes and values the agility, trust and a collaboration
   between our employees, minimising the risk that individuals
   may feel the need to moderate aspects of their identity whilst
   at work and therefore our community is better served by
   having an understanding of cultural differences and a diverse
   workforce.

   CEA currently employs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   employees and values the knowledge, skills and diversity they
   bring to the workforce by strengthening our ‘diversity of
   thought’, and direct link with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait
   Islander communities, with each Aboriginal and Torres Strait
   representatives we aim to promote a better understanding of
   the history of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait
   Islander and non-Indigenous people and further enhance
   relationships for the future.
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   Commitment to sustainability
                                                                                         CEA Sustainability Program
   As a private Australian company that supports national interests, we have
   initiated CEA’s Sustainability program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait                       COMMUNITY
                                                                                                                                            Sponsorship and charities:
                                                                                                                                             Pain Australia, Soldier On, Legacy
   Islander employees and promote Australian Government initiatives aligned              Collaboration and providing support to our local

                                                                                     C
                                                                                         communities by:                                     Reconciliation Action Plan
                                                                                          Contributing to Charities
   with the Indigenous Procurement Policy and National Agreement on Closing               Collaborating with Indigenous communities –
                                                                                                                                             NAIDOC WEEK, Reconciliation
                                                                                                                                              Week, Acknowledgement of
   the Gap socio-economic targets. Through our Sustainability program we are               fulfilling our actions as detailed in CEA’s        Country
                                                                                           Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)                  WHS commitments
   committed to reducing adverse effects on the environment while balancing the           Sponsorship of our Veterans                       Communication of CEA’s
                                                                                          Promoting a safe and healthy environment
   economic and social needs of sustainability development. The company and               Educating CEA employees on sustainability
                                                                                                                                              Sustainability program

   employees contribute to the wellbeing of our:
                                                                                                                                            Recycling efforts – recycling bins.
   Communities                                                                                         ENVIRONMENT                          Reduce waste:

                                                                                     E
                                                                                                                                             Demonstrate our Power, Energy
   Sponsor our veteran community, provide financial assistance and in kind               Protecting the environment to:
                                                                                                                                              and Waste efficiencies
                                                                                          Reduce our environmental impacts
   support to charities, coordinate our Reconciliation Action Plan with regards to        Decrease waste and recycle
                                                                                                                                             Planting trees around our facilities
                                                                                                                                             Sustainability in construction of
                                                                                          Minimise the impact of climate change
   our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities, promote Workplace Health         Use our recourses and energy efficiently
                                                                                                                                              Building Four
                                                                                                                                             Support car-pooling and Public
   and Safety education and to minimise injuries.                                         ISO:14001; ISO:5001
                                                                                                                                              Transport usage

   Environment                                                                                                                               Regular and frequent messaging
                                                                                                                                              regarding Sustainability and WHS
   Participate to protect the environment and reduce our impact; reduce waste                                                                Ongoing support and sponsorship
                                                                                                                                              of Veterans
   and recycle; planting of trees; energy conservation in the structure of CEAs                              ACTION
                                                                                                                                             Employment of Indigenous

                                                                                     A
                                                                                         To be part of the solution:
   Building Four.                                                                         Invest in Science, Technology, Engineering and
                                                                                                                                              employees and considering our
                                                                                                                                              identified action in CEA’s RAP
                                                                                            Maths (STEM) for future solutions                Sponsorship of
                                                                                          Restore landscapes and support biodiversity        traineeships/cadetships
   Action                                                                                 Promote equity and diversity in the workplace     Planting trees around our facilities
                                                                                          Support Australia’s national interest
   Take an active role to be part of the solution to create a more sustainable                                                               Demonstrating our energy and
                                                                                                                                              water efficiencies
   future.                                                                                                                                   Supporting Australian made and
                                                                                                                                              local businesses
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   Our RAP
                                                                                Our RAP formalises CEA’s commitment to reconciliation, continuing our work
                                                                                in providing a supportive work environment allowing Aboriginal and Torres
                                                                                Strait Islander employees to develop their talents and realise their full
         CEA’s vision for reconciliation is to provide                          potential. In our commitment to reconciliation, CEA will provide opportunities
         opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres                                for employment and career development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
         Strait Islander peoples through:                                       Islander peoples along with educational opportunities for non-Indigenous
                                                                                employees to enhance their cultural competency and knowledge.
         • Increasing awareness and respect within
            the workplace                                                       The process for achieving meaningful and lasting reconciliation between
         • Building and expanding our external                                  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous peoples is the
            connections and relationships                                       responsibility of all Australians, and that true reconciliation requires a shared
         • Providing opportunities to Aboriginal                                understanding and acknowledgement of past histories and how this affects the
                                                                                present day. Implementing this RAP is an important step in CEA’s commitment
            and Torres Strait Islander people
                                                                                to contributing towards this goal.
         • Building a dedicated Science,
            Technology Engineering, Arts and
            Mathematics (STEAM) Program for
            Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
            students
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   Our RAP Working Group
     Our RAP was developed by CEA’s RAP Working Group with representation across all departments of the organisation, in consultation with a
     range of internal and external parties. The working group includes employees identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The
     Working Group members include:

                       Donna Storen                                                         Ann Pitkeathly
                       Head of Human Resources                                              People Talent Acquisition Manager

                       David Kedge                                                          Simon Horne
                       Engineering Process and Techniques Manager                           Infrastructure and Services Manager

                       John McManus                                                         Yolanda Fisher
                       Lead Auditor                                                         Research Analyst

                       Hulieo Anderson                                                      Tahlia Burgoyne
                       Apprentice Electronics Technician                                    People Relationship Manager
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   Reconciliation focus
     The CEA RAP is underpinned by our commitment to reconciliation and aligns with our Equity,
     Diversity and Inclusivity policy which outlines our framework of an inclusive workplace, and                         I am excited for the launch
     compliments our Sustainability Program supporting collaboration with community.                                      of CEA’s first Reconciliation
                                                                                                                          Action Plan and to support
     Our RAP is championed by CEA’s joint Executive, the CEO and Technical Director (Co-Founder),                         our Aboriginal and Torres
     and has the strong support of the Senior Leadership Group, CEA Board and filters through the                         Strait Islander employees
     entire organisation. As a significant economic and social entity in the community of the ACT                         throughout their careers at
     and Australia, CEA has the dedication and demonstrated ability to make a social contribution      CEA. Within CEA, this RAP and the
     to the strengthening of a cohesive society.                                                       development of the Indigenous Employee
                                                                                                       Network signifies an important step in the
     Our newly appointed People Relationship Manager is a proud Dunghutti woman who is                 long journey for reconciliation between
     passionate about ensuring all employees are culturally aware and understand the importance        Indigenous and non Indigenous peoples
     of cultural safety within the workplace. At the end of this 12 month period for our Reflect RAP   within Australia.
     a key component will be a lessons learnt session to truly understand where we can continue
                                                                                                       As part of CEA’s culture, we are committed to
     to strive for excellence ahead of another RAP. This lessons learnt session will include the
                                                                                                       ensuing no single individual is responsible for
     following to ensure a cohesive point of view is captured:
                                                                                                       ensuring the workplace is a culturally
                                                                                                       sensitive and engaging place to work. The
     • Executive leaders: CEO and Technical Director
                                                                                                       CIEN will also work as an advisory group to
     • Senior Leadership Group
                                                                                                       have a shared voice on cultural matters.
     • Human Resources: Head of HR, Talent Acquisition Manager, People Relationship Manager
       Workplace Health Safety and Sustainability Manager
     • RAP Working Group members (internal and external)                                               Tahlia Burgoyne
     • CIEN members                                                                                    People Relationship Manager and CIEN Lead
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   Partnerships
   In developing CEA’s RAP, we have explored cultural training opportunities (through ACT Council of Social      Our CIEN Members
   Services), engaged with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentors and have established our inaugural
   Apprenticeship pathways, incorporating cultural mentors and recruitment partners. We have joined
   Supply Nation to increase our procurement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers and
   reinvigorated our partnership with Soldier On, to support Defence veterans (including Aboriginal and
   Torres Strait Islander veterans) and their families.

   CEA fosters and promotes respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture by providing      Kali     Chloe
   employment pathways and a support network that is inclusive of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   employees. The CEA Indigenous Employee Network (CIEN), provides support, guidance and mentoring
   opportunities for our Indigenous employees along with a culturally safe space to form connections.

   The CIEN has been set up by the People Relationship Manager for all CEA employees who identify
   as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to develop a support network that is culturally safe, share in
   discussions with like-minded individuals and participate in professional development underpinned with          Maryanne   Hulieo
   cultural elements where appropriate. The CIEN will also have the ability to provide key input and feedback
   into events, training and other items, including future CEA Reconciliation Action Plans and policies.

   We have commenced creating an understanding and supportive environment by broadening our existing
   policies, procedures and recruitment strategies which underpin the value we place on having a diverse
   workforce. We are continuing to meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   employees through the development and recent establishment of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity              Kobi     Tahlia
   policy, the CEA Indigenous Employee Network and the introduction and continuance of Cultural
   Competency Training to ensure all employees at CEA are culturally aware.
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   Our artwork
     In 2020, a piece of art ‘Molonglo’ by Aboriginal artist Garry Purchase was commissioned to promote our RAP and to showcase within our
     facilities. This is a significant connection to the local community that aligns to CEA’s founders’ vision to design and manufacture the best radars
     in the world which is depicted by the Australian platypus. Platypuses use electroreceptors located inside their duck-bill, similar to that of our
     radars, and are a significant piece to Canberra and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities ecosystem. This piece of art resonates
     with the company and is recognised as our meaningful connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the true custodians of the
     land and waterways on which our employees live and work.

                               About the artist
                               Garry is a proud Aboriginal man of Dharawal,
                               Bidjigal and Dhungutti descent. He grew up in
                               Sydney's Eastern suburbs in Botany and was
                               raised amongst the Aboriginal community of
                               La Perouse. Garry is a member of the Timbery
                               family of which there are many famous
      Members. He is the Great Great Great Great Grandson of Timbery (Or
      Timberé), leader of the Dharawal people and was bestowed the title
      "King Of The Five Islands" by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Garry is
      also The Great Great Grandson of Queen Emma Timbery and is a
      cousin of Esme Timbery who are both internationally renowned for
      their artistic shell work. His great uncle is Joe Timbery, world champion
      boomerang thrower who also presented one to Queen Elizabeth II in
      1954.
      Garry has always had a creative passion and was a musician for many
      years playing drums in a few Sydney rock bands. He played 100's                                                          Molonglo – Garry Purchase
      shows in the 90's and 2000's on the Sydney scene.
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   Current Activities
   In 2021, the company celebrated NAIDOC week with artwork displays,           CEA has also created and distributed Acknowledgement of Country
   shared information resources and distributed lemon myrtle and roasted        Cards along with factsheets covering significant dates for Aboriginal and
   wattleseed flavoured biscuits from a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait      Torres Strait Islander communities and the difference between an
   Islander business. This event provided an opportunity to discuss             Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country. As a component
   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture informally with all CEA        of our compliance training, CEA has introduced a structured calendar
   employees.                                                                   that will include Cultural Competency Training each year in May.

                                                                                                        CEA Artefacts

                 Richie Allen and Mark Foster, CEO
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   Apprenticeships and Traineeships
   Annually CEA offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   Apprenticeships (Cert III Electronics and Communications)                         Internal to CEA                     External to CEA
   which are based in Canberra. This provides a pathway into
   critical technical and engineering roles at CEA. We have                                                             Understanding of Aboriginal
                                                                                Recognise Aboriginal and
   recently added a pre-apprenticeship pathway (Cert II), to                    Torres Strait people’s                  and Torres Strait Islander
   expand this offering. As of 2021, we currently have two                                                    RESPECT   peoples history/culture
                                                                                contribution to the work we
   apprentices that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait                    do at CEA
   Islander.

   Bi-annually, CEA also offers an Aboriginal and Torres Strait
   Islander Traineeship (Cert III/IV Business), providing youth                 Provide employment                      Develop relationships with
   career entry into finance, project management, human                         pathways through various                Aboriginal and Torres
                                                                                avenues such as               ENGAGE    Strait Islander groups or
   resources, procurement or similar administrative/support
                                                                                apprenticeships,                        organisations
   functions at CEA.
                                                                                traineeships, etc.

   As part of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship program, we
   have developed a framework outlining how they will be
   supported by CEA internally and externally to the business.                  Access to study support,                Mentor and
   We operate on three key fundamentals being Respect,                          grants, employee                        development programs
                                                                                                              SUPPORT
                                                                                assistance, wellbeing
   Engage and Support to ensure they have all the opportunities                 programs
   to be supported within CEA and similarly, externally back in
   community.
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   Relationships
   Building mutually beneficial relationships internal and external to CEA to benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   employees and wider communities.
   Action                                Deliverable                                                                                              Due        Responsibility
                                         Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations within our local area or
                                                                                                                                                  Mar 2022   People Relationship Manager
                                         sphere of influence, particularly within Engineering

   1. Establish and strengthen           Research best practice and principles that support partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                                                                                                                                  Dec 2022   People Relationship Manager
   mutually beneficial relationships     Islander stakeholders and organisations
   with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
   Islander stakeholders and             Recognise the Custodians of traditional lands on which we work by designing and installing welcome
                                                                                                                                                  Jan 2022   People Relationship Manager
   organisations.                        plaques for CEA premises

                                         Further establish the CEA Indigenous Employee Network and continue to grow the membership from
                                                                                                                                                  Jan 2022   People Relationship Manager
                                         current employees

                                         Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to our employees         May 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager

   2. Build relationships through
   celebrating National Reconciliation   RAP Working Group members to participate in an external NRW event                                        May 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager
   Week (NRW).
                                         Encourage and support employees and senior managers to participate in at least one external event to
                                                                                                                                                  May 2022   Head of HR
                                         recognise and celebrate NRW

                                         Communicate our commitment to reconciliation to all employees                                            Jan 2022   CEO

   3. Promote reconciliation through
                                         Identify external stakeholders that our organisation can engage with on our reconciliation journey       Feb 2022   Head of HR
   our sphere of influence.

                                         Identify RAP and other like-minded organisations that we could approach to collaborate with on our
                                                                                                                                                  Mar 2022   People Relationship Manager
                                         reconciliation journey
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   Relationships (cont.)
   Building mutually beneficial relationships internal and external to CEA to benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   employees and wider communities.
   Action                               Deliverable                                                                                               Due        Responsibility

   4. Promote positive race relations   Research best practice and policies in areas of race relations and anti-discrimination.                   Apr 2022   People Relationship Manager
   through anti-discrimination
   strategies.                          Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify existing anti-discrimination provisions, and
                                                                                                                                                  Apr 2022   People Relationship Manager
                                        future needs
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   Respect
   Fostering a deep respect and understanding towards First Peoples cultures and perspectives give new perspectives.
   Action                                  Deliverable                                                                                              Due        Responsibility

                                           Develop a business case for increasing understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres
   5. Increase understanding, value                                                                                                                 Mar 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager
                                           Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights within our organisation
   and recognition of Aboriginal and
   Torres Strait Islander cultures,
   histories, knowledge and rights
   through cultural learning.              Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation                                      Feb 2022   People Relationship Manager

                                           Develop an understanding of the local Traditional Owners or Custodians of the lands and waters within
   6. Demonstrate respect to                                                                                                                        Aug 2022   People Relationship Manager
                                           our organisation’s operational area
   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
   peoples by observing cultural
   protocols.                              Increase employee's understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including
                                                                                                                                                    Jan 2022   Head of HR
                                           Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols

                                           Raise awareness and share information amongst our employees about the meaning of NAIDOC Week             Jul 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager

   7. Build respect for Aboriginal and
   Torres Strait Islander cultures and
                                           Introduce our employees to NAIDOC Week by promoting external events in our local area                    Jul 2022   People Relationship Manager
   histories by celebrating NAIDOC
   Week.

                                           RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event                                        Jul 2022   People Relationship Manager
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   Opportunities
   Developing and fostering opportunities where we can increase our growth and productivity towards communities.
   Action                                  Deliverable                                                                                               Due        Responsibility

                                                                                                                                                     Feb 2022
                                           Develop a business case for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment within our organisation
   8. Improve employment outcomes                                                                                                                               People Talent Acquisition Manager
                                           and ensure inclusive strategies are included in our recruitment plan
   by increasing Aboriginal and Torres
   Strait Islander recruitment,
   retention and professional
   development.                            Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to inform future
                                                                                                                                                     Aug 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager
                                           employment and professional development opportunities

                                           Develop a business case for procurement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses       Jul 2022   Purchasing Manager

   9. Increase Aboriginal and Torres
   Strait Islander supplier diversity to   Maintain Supply Nation membership                                                                         Jan 2022   Purchasing Manager
   support improved economic and
   social outcomes.

                                           Review our existing internal procurement policies and procedures to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait
                                           Islander businesses are considered and any procedural barriers to procuring goods or services from        Jul 2022   Purchasing Manager
                                           Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers are removed
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   Governance
   Ensuring we are responsible and accountable for our RAP activities.
   Action                                Deliverable                                                                                       Due         Responsibility

                                         Maintain RWG to govern RAP implementation                                                         Jan 2022    Head of HR
   10. Establish and maintain an
   effective RAP Working Group
                                         Draft a Terms of Reference for the RWG                                                            Jan 2022    HR Business Analyst
   (RWG) to drive governance of the
   RAP.
                                         Maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on the RWG                          Jan 2022    People Relationship Manager

                                         Define resource needs for RAP implementation                                                      Feb 2022    Head of HR

   11. Provide appropriate support for
   effective implementation of RAP       Engage senior managers in the delivery of RAP commitments                                         Mar 2022    Head of HR
   commitments.

                                         Define appropriate systems and capability to track, measure and report on RAP commitments         Jan 2022    People Talent Acquisition Manager

   12. Build accountability and
                                         Complete and submit the annual RAP Impact Measurement Questionnaire to Reconciliation Australia   Sept 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager
   transparency through reporting RAP
   achievements, challenges and
   learnings both internally and
                                         Report to CEA’s Board on RAP implementation and progress                                          Mar 2022    Head of HR
   externally.

   13. Continue our reconciliation
   journey by developing our next        Register via Reconciliation Australia’s website to begin developing our next RAP                  Sept 2022   People Talent Acquisition Manager
   RAP.
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