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Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
BGIS
As the National Indigenous Engaging Manager at BGIS, Rikki Cooper leads the Indigenous engagement
program, champions the delivery of the Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives, and manages key
relationships and partnerships.
Rikki has more than 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and Indigenous engagement – a
dynamic combination in growing the indigenous employee representation at BGIS.
CFM Air Conditioning
Through various initiatives, such as inclusive recruitment practices and flexible work
arrangement to accommodate the needs and lifestyles of employees, CFM Air Conditioning strives
to foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute
to the organisation's success. The company believes that diversity and inclusion are essential
components of a thriving business and is proud to be recognised for its efforts in this area.
Woolworths Group
Woolworths Group launched its refrigeration apprenticeship program in 2020, seeing the
opportunity to address the industry-wide skills shortage, an ageing workforce, and a lack of
diversity in the RAC industry. It also aligned with the business’s commitment to roll out
sustainable refrigeration technology.
Since the launch of the program, four cohorts of refrigeration apprentices have joined the
company and are now thriving in their careers across Australia. Pleasingly, 35 per cent of these
apprentices are women, compared to an industry average of 1 per cent.