Cultural & Linguistic Diversity at Bank of Queensland (BOQ)

• Our key goals are to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. 
  • Our BOQ values and strategic pillars are the foundation for our approach to diversity and inclusiveness. 
  • We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. 
  • We strive to ensure a purpose-led, inclusive and empathetic culture where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. 
• Diversity and Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and requires a united collective approach. We know that achieving our purpose requires the knowledge, perspectives and input from a workforce as diverse as our customer base, and a culture that enables these voices to be heard, valued and included. 

In an inclusive workplace, people feel:

• Our work environment is a ‘safe space’ to belong
• They can bring their whole selves to work 
• Valued and respected for who they are 
• Connected to and accepted by their co-workers 
• They have opportunities to develop their career and progress
• They can fully contribute their unique talents, skills, experiences and ideas to the organisation 
• Inclusive environments ensure that people haven’t been disadvantaged, marginalised, excluded or adversely impacted due to aspects of their diversity. 

We are committed to: 

• Creating an environment of inclusion at all levels of BOQ, regardless of gender identity and expression, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, nationality, cultural background, socio-economic background, perspective and experience or personal characteristics such as disability, medical condition(s), carers’ responsibilities, pregnancy or any other unique characteristic of an individual or group 
• Ensuring that all relevant policies, processes and programs include a diversity and inclusion lens and are appropriately structured to guard against any discrimination and conscious or unconscious bias 
• Ensuring all people have fair access to recruitment, promotion, talent and training opportunities regardless of background 
• Designing and implementing programs and initiatives that will assist in building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture 
• Developing skills and awareness about the barriers to D&I and actively seek to overcome these.