Our workplaces each have their own identity, but we share the same drive and determination for success – for others, ourselves, our clients, our communities and for the business.
At AKG
Join us
Join us if you’re passionate about making a difference and align with our values: to be principled, keep our promises, achieve together, and respect and value all people.
AKG is a Great Place to Work
In October 2022 we conducted the first of our annual Great Place to Work surveys and were delighted to be #GPTWcertified by our staff. We continue to consult regularly with our staff and this process allows us to see areas where we could improve and helps us develop roadmaps to increase employee satisfaction. Thanks to everyone who participated, we are proud of the achievement.
CEOs for Gender Equity
AKG is committed to gender equity and boosting women’s participation within the workforce. Currently, AKG has 51% women as leaders. Nic Fairbank our Group CEO has been a CEOs for Gender Equity (CGE) Board Member since 2019 and AKG is well placed to drive forward gender equity, raise the percentage of women leaders within AKG and inspire others to do the same. Within our businesses we support women to train, access assistance, and get meaningful employment whatever their background and life experiences.
The Real Futures Women’s Business Second Chance Hub is our specialist First Nations service in Western Sydney, Kempsey and Carnarvon, that provides culturally safe, women’s only spaces and helps women overcome gender-based barriers to education and employment; creating scalable learning and employment pathways. This service is supported by UN Women, the BHP Foundation and the Angus Knight Foundation.
AKG has been a big part of my life for the last nine years. I love working for AKG because we just do it better than anyone else! I’m proud of AKG’s contributions to the communities in which we deliver services.
Leah Simmons – Performance Manager, RISE Ventures
Our culture
In our most recent employee engagement survey, the most common words used to describe our workplace culture were: supportive, respectful, inclusive, team-focused, flexible, positive, friendly and fun.
Key Statistics
82
of our people feel good about the ways in which we contribute to the community
92
said that people here are treated fairly regardless of their race or sexual orientation
84
said when I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride
85
said that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome
82
said they feel good about the ways in which we contribute to the community
Valuing diversity
We believe strongly that diversity creates better, more innovative workplaces, and we are proud of the AKG track record:
64% of our team are women, including 55% of our leaders
10% identify as living with a disability
16% identify as First Nations Australians
Across more than 300 locations in Australia, Canada, Italy, Singapore, Sweden and the UK directly, we engage with our diverse clients in 78 languages.
Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Participation Plan.
Fostering leadership
One of our key goals is to develop leadership skills. In 2021 we developed a tailored program to develop leadership capability, build careers and invest in the continued growth of our teams. The program is being deployed across all businesses in partnership with the Angus Knight Institute.
Our traineeship program: Angus Knight Allstars
Our Allstars trainee program launched in 2021 to #unleashpotential, providing career development opportunities within the company.
The aim is to recruit trainees for internal positions, just as we do externally for our job seekers. Allstar trainees get the opportunity to build their career by joining one of our businesses for a one-year traineeship and beyond.
The Allstars program offers trainees a structured platform across a variety of vocational disciplines in shared services (for example IT, finance, marketing, people and culture), as well as our employment, education, and community businesses. Alongside on-the-job training, trainees can complete an accredited qualification provided by one of our registered training organisations within the Angus Knight Institute.
Allstars is a win:win for everyone. We gain trainees with an aptitude and desire to learn, and trainees enjoy a raft of professional development benefits including:
Gaining a nationally recognised qualification
Earn while you learn
New skills acquisition
Executive mentoring and career coaching
Career pathway planning
Dedicated study time whilst at work
Allstars intakes are scheduled regularly throughout the year and are advertised internally throughout AKG and externally through Seek. We encourage everyone to think about family and friends who could benefit from this opportunity to empower people.
I love working for AKG because of the support from all levels, career opportunities and knowing they always have my back. There is nothing more likely to make you do better than when your manager trusts and believes in you.
Flo Walker – Team Leader, Jobfind (Cairns)
Help us build solutions that work
Our team is always exploring new ideas and opportunities to build meaningful solutions with real impact. We work best co-designing with employers, local stakeholders and people with lived experience. Connect with us to explore how we can work together for change.
AKG is privileged to work in many countries across the globe. We acknowledge the traditional owners and First Nations people for all those places and recognise their connections to lands, water, sky, and community. We are dedicated to learning about local Indigenous People and culture, to sharing what we learn, and to listening and respecting Indigenous voices. We pay our respects to them, their elders and their cultures.
