INDIGENOUS WORKFORCE

Turning Aspiration into Enterprise

Building sustainable Indigenous employment businesses is both a vital opportunity and a complex challenge. While there is no shortage of vision or ambition within communities, turning aspiration into enterprise requires navigating a web of regulatory, financial, and operational hurdles. From accessing start-up capital and navigating compliance frameworks to building culturally safe workplaces and meeting industry expectations, many businesses struggle to move beyond initial enthusiasm to long-term sustainability.

One of the critical factors for success is access to the right support — not just funding or contracts, but credible, experienced professionals who bring genuine commitment and a track record of delivery. These associations are particularly valuable when they focus on building internal capability rather than creating dependency. Skilled collaborators can assist in strategic planning, workforce development, governance, and connecting emerging Indigenous enterprises to broader markets and networks.

At Groundwork Consulting, we believe sustainable growth happens when Indigenous businesses are not just included — but empowered to lead. Our approach centres on collaborative development, where cultural integrity is respected and long-term viability is the goal. By working alongside trusted and well-credentialled partners, we help translate community ambition into real-world impact — creating enterprises that provide jobs, retain value locally, and build intergenerational wealth.

Sustaining Indigenous employment businesses isn’t just about running a business — it’s about building systems that last, support people, and deliver real benefit to Country and community. With the right partnerships, this vision is not only achievable — it’s already underway.

Targeted Recruiting

The international nurse recruiting program is a specialised initiative designed to help healthcare providers bridge critical staffing gaps by sourcing qualified international nurses for roles in regional Australia.

The program identifies and recruits nurses who have completed accredited overseas training or hold credentials recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Each candidate undergoes a pre-screening process to assess clinical competence, English language proficiency, cultural adaptability and readiness to embrace rural and regional healthcare environments.

Focused on high-demand sectors such as aged care, disability support and regional hospitals, the program ensures a strong fit between candidates and communities that need them most. This approach is designed to benefit rural and remote communities, enhances continuity of care and upholds ethical recruitment standards.

INTERNATIONAL NURSE RECRUITMENT