The Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy 2010-2020 is Power and Water's 10 year commitment to increase Indigenous participation within the mainstream corporate workforce by 2020.

In keeping with the Territory 2030 Strategy investing in valuing our people, community and culture, Power and Water will enhance the level of participation by Indigenous Australians through specific recruitment and workforce development initiatives.

The key priority areas are:

• Workplace environment
  Creating a workplace that acknowledges and recognises Indigenous culture and opportunities.
• Attraction
  Increasing Indigenous workforce participation at Power and Water to 7% by 2020.
  Increasing Indigenous representation within Essential Services Operators program to 60% by 2020.
• Retention
  Maintaining opportunities for Indigenous employees.
• Communication
  Ensuring Indigenous participation and involvement is recorded, promoted and communicated.