This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct high level strategic diversity workforce planning for an organisation. This includes developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends and processes. It focuses on making provision for inclusivity to ensure that training, employment and promotional opportunities are provided to all cohorts of the Australian population in an attempt to actively leverage diversity in the workplace.
This unit also covers the research associated with labour markets, labour market programs and the requirement to match organisational needs with employee skills and knowledge.
It applies to individuals who assess factors that may affect the supply of workers; align workforce objectives with business plans; and design strategies and succession plans to ensure a competent and appropriately diverse workforce is available to meet anticipated changes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.