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Imagine the culture shock of moving to Australia from Argentina! That was National Manager, and Multicultural Champion Javier Ribalta PSM's experience almost 20 years ago. To mark Harmony Week, fellow Multicultural Champion Jonathon Thorpe sat down with Javier to learn more. Javier shared his thoughts on how important it is we help culturally and linguistically diverse communities across the country. ‘I remember coming here with no language or understanding of the culture. I even remember the difficulties of understanding the humour!’ Javier said. ‘Eventually I got an entry level offer from Medicare on a 6-month contract. I took that opportunity just to get my foot in the door and I’ve been here ever since.’ Did you know as an agency: o approximately 26% of us identify as having a culturally and linguistically diverse background o we originate from at least 155 different countries o we can speak more than 36 languages. Javier said it’s important we reflect the community we serve. 'Migrants and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, bring strength to the workplace,’ Javier said. ‘We absorb knowledge quickly and are adaptable because we’re used to uncertainty and change. The experiences we bring are essential to shape the services of our agency into the future.’ #HarmonyWeek #CulturalDiversity

An important update from the Department of Social Services. For more information about improvements to Disability Employment Services, head to the link in our comments.

On World Social Work Day we’re shining a spotlight on our Social Work Mentor Program! We’re preparing the next generation of social workers to help our customers through every stage of life. The program is open to all social workers who join our agency. Elise started working with us in 2023. She always had an interest in helping vulnerable people and was drawn to our agency by the wide range of support we provide the Australian community. ‘I developed an incredibly strong relationship with my mentor,’ Elise said. ‘With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, Karen shared her expertise and helped me with kindness and encouragement.’ As a mentor, Karen’s time in the program was also positive. ‘Customers come to us in times of crisis and uncertainty,’ Karen said. ‘While we don’t have a magic wand, we are often the holders of hope, and I wanted to pass this on to the next generation.’ A big thank you to all social workers on World Social Work Day! #WorldSocialWorkDay

We’re looking for qualified Senior Government lawyers to join our Freedom of Information (FOI) and Digital Delivery and Privacy legal teams across Australia. You’ll provide legal counsel to the agency’s executive on complex and sensitive matters, including FOI litigation. You’ll also support the development of agency policies, processes and procedures. Scroll through for more information on the roles👉 We offer great conditions, including: ✅ 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation ✅ supportive and inclusive workplace ✅ generous parental, annual and personal leave provisions. Applications close 31 March 2025. For more information and to apply, see the link in the comments👇

If you need a Commonwealth statutory declaration, consider using your myGov account and your Digital ID! A digital stat dec is faster, just as legally valid, and you don’t need to find an approved witness. myGov has more information about this here: my.gov.au/statdec.

Our graduate program offers a range of experiences for graduates to help shape their career. This includes the opportunity to apply for the Community OutReach Experience, a 3-month placement in a remote or metropolitan location. Graduates travel around their assigned location, learning about how our agency helps make government services simple. Applications for our 2026 National Graduate Program close 14 April 2025. See the link to apply in the comments below 👇

International Women's Day is Saturday 8 March and this year, it's about taking bold steps to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all. See how we're creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace below. For more information on how we’re driving inclusion, head to the link in our comments 👇

We asked our staff what marching at Mardi Gras means to them. The answers were *chef’s kiss* We’re proud to have a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is free to be who they are. If you’d like to be part of an inclusive and welcoming workplace, join us! You can find the link to our careers page in the comments below 👇

Are you a database administrator? We have the largest in-house technology capability in the Australian Government and need IT experts to join us! You’ll ensure our databases are operational, searchable, and secure. We’re looking for the following database administrators to join us: 💻Mainframe 💻Midrange 💻Teradata 💻Mainframe and M204 Scroll through the slides for more information on the roles 👉 We offer great conditions, including: ✅15.4% employer contribution to superannuation ✅strong focus on security and work health and safety ✅generous parental, annual and personal leave provisions ✅flexible working arrangements, including working from home. Applications close 17 March 2025. For more information on these roles and to apply, see the link in comments 👇

Registering as an organ donor is quick and easy using your Medicare online account through myGov, via the myGov app, or through donatelife.gov.au. It only takes a minute! You can also add a digital copy of your organ donor card to your myGov app wallet. Check your organ and tissue donation preferences are up to date and remember to tell your family that you’ve registered so they know you want to be a donor. Learn more about how to register as an organ donor here: https://lnkd.in/gExfJB64