Overview:

Crown Limited, including Burswood Entertainment Complex and sister property Crown Melbourne, is the proud recipient of the Diversity@ Work 2010 Award for Employment and Inclusion of Indigenous Australians in Large Organisations. This recognises our involvement with Aboriginal communities in Melbourne and Perth and responding to those communities needs by providing sustainable jobs and careers for Aboriginal people. 

Opportunities:

OFFERING REAL JOBS

Burswood offers the opportunity of a real job. It’s a foot in the door to a business where there is so much scope and opportunity for a career path.

There are two employment pathways for job-seekers:

• those who already have skills and experience in a workplace are  encouraged to apply directly for roles with the support of the Aboriginal Employment Coordinator;
• for those who have potential and have a genuine interest in working in hospitality we provide access to the Real Jobs Program in partnership with Polytechnic West. This program is an intensive four week course focused on hospitality but also covers work readiness, how to write a CV and perform effectively in an interview. 

There are over 400 different job roles across the Complex, ranging from croupiers to room attendants, electricians to accountants, and food and beverage attendants to apprentice chefs. Somewhere in there is a potential role and career for everyone. 

COMMITMENTS

In 2008, The Aboriginal Employment Covenant (AEC) was launched and Crown Limited was the first Company to sign up. By May 2009, the program was launched with the appointment of an Aboriginal Program Coordinator, Ms Christine Ross. 

Always looking to the future, Burswood is in the middle of a renovation and reconstruction phase. With the opening of new restaurants and bars, and other significant developments Complex-wide, we are committed to increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees from the current 40.

PROMOTING SUCCESS

Burswood employees benefit from strong and committed leadership from our Senior Management Team, as well as the support of our Aboriginal Program Coordinator and Program Mentor.

Transitioning new employees into a business such as Burswood is not always easy.  New recruits need to find the balance between shiftwork and outside interests including their family obligations and their lifestyle. The first six months test peoples commitment to a job, particularly when it involves shiftwork and settling into a new team.

To support our new employees, our Aboriginal Program Coordinator and Mentor meet with them regularly on an individual, daily or weekly basis.  Any problems or concerns from both sides are discussed and solutions found to ensure their success in their new role.

We are extremely proud to say that Burswood has contributed to many great success stories all of which you can read here:

Sharyn Ninyette – Mentor
Erica Pell – Acting Manager
Corin Masatora – Security Officer
Tyson Badorek – Croupier
Duane McMahon – Chef

Contact: 
Sharon Ninyette
Acting Aboriginal Program Coordinator
Burswood Entertainment Complex
Sharon.Ninyette@burswood.com.au
www.burswood.com.au

http://generationone.org.au/burswood-entertainment-complex 

Contact:

Name:  Sharon Ninyette
Phone:  (08) 9362 7987
Email:  Sharon.Ninyette@burswood.com.au
Website:  http://generationone.org.au/burswood-entertainment-complex  
Location:  Perth