Frequently Asked Questions about the ACT Diversity Register For Individuals What is the ACT Diversity Register? The ACT Diversity Register is an online platform that encourages and promotes diversity on ACT Government and non-government boards and committees. The Register is open to all people. Women, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who identify as having a disability are particularly encouraged to join the Register. Vacancies, training and networking opportunities can be advertised by boards and committees and individuals can access information and apply for those positions and opportunities. How does the ACT Diversity Register work for individuals? The Diversity Register connects people with ACT Government and non-government board vacancies. It also provides support for taking on board and leadership roles through resources to help prepare you for a board or leadership role, and opportunities to participate in training and networking. We are encouraging individuals to join the today to gain access to board vacancies and training opportunities at www.diversityregister.act.gov.au By joining the Register individuals will receive notifications of board vacancies and training opportunities. If interested in a vacancy individuals can also apply for it directly through the Diversity Register. How does the Register work for organisations? Advertising through the Diversity Register is a great opportunity to reach a broad range of qualified candidates and increase the size, diversity and strength of the applicant pool. People from different backgrounds and with different experiences bring different perspectives and skills. This diversity of
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACT Diversity Register For Individuals What is the ACT Diversity Register? The ACT Diversity Register is an online platform that encourages and promotes diversity on ACT Government and non-government boards and committees. The Register is open to all people. Women, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who identify as having a disability are particularly encouraged to join the Register. Vacancies, training and networking opportunities can be advertised by boards and committees and individuals can access information and apply for those positions and opportunities. How does the ACT Diversity Register work for individuals? The Diversity Register connects people with ACT Government and non-government board vacancies. It also provides support for taking on board and leadership roles through resources to help prepare you for a board or leadership role, and opportunities to participate in training and networking. We are encouraging individuals to join the today to gain access to board vacancies and training opportunities at www.diversityregister.act.gov.au By joining the Register individuals will receive notifications of board vacancies and training opportunities. If interested in a vacancy individuals can also apply for it directly through the Diversity Register. How does the Register work for organisations? Advertising through the Diversity Register is a great opportunity to reach a broad range of qualified candidates and increase the size, diversity and strength of the applicant pool. People from different backgrounds and with different experiences bring different perspectives and skills. This diversity of
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