Leadership, Inclusion & Social Procurement Services

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At Baxter Consulting, we believe that inclusive leadership, workforce diversity, and ethical procurement are key drivers of long-term business success. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just about policy—it’s about creating workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

We support businesses in developing inclusive strategies, embedding workforce participation initiatives, and strengthening social procurement practices to ensure meaningful, sustainable change. Our approach aligns with Victorian Government priorities, including the Social Procurement Framework (SPF), workforce participation targets, and inclusion & diversity commitments across major projects.

We help organisations remove barriers to workforce participation, ensuring that businesses attract diverse talent and create environments where employees thrive. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Women in construction
• Disadvantaged job seekers
• People with disabilities
• First Nations people
• LGBTQI+ individuals
• Culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) communities

We work with businesses to embed inclusion into leadership, procurement, and workforce strategies, supporting long-term employment pathways, supplier diversity, and community engagement initiatives.

Our Expertise in Leadership, Inclusion & Social Procurement

✅ Inclusive Leadership Development

• Developing leaders who foster equity, inclusion, and workforce engagement at all levels.
• Strengthening leadership capability with a focus on cultural awareness, inclusive decision-making, and psychological safety.
• Coaching executives, managers, and frontline leaders to create safe, respectful, and high-performing workplaces.
• Embedding inclusive leadership principles into governance, workforce strategies, and risk management frameworks.

✅ Workforce Inclusion & Career Pathways

• Supporting businesses in removing employment barriers and fostering sustainable, diverse workforces.
• Developing workforce participation strategies that align with government social procurement and diversity targets.
• Strengthening workplace cultures to ensure equitable access to career pathways and training opportunities.
• Encouraging engagement with industry partners, social enterprises, and workforce programs that support diverse employment pathways.

✅ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy & Implementation

• Helping organisations embed DEI into governance, workforce development, and operational culture to create lasting impact.
• Developing practical, measurable DEI strategies that align with business goals and workforce inclusion objectives.
• Identifying barriers to employment and workforce development for First Nations people, women in construction, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, disadvantaged job seekers, and other underrepresented groups.
• Supporting businesses to meet and exceed workforce diversity requirements through genuine employment and training partnerships.

✅ Social Procurement & Supplier Diversity Strategy

• Helping businesses align procurement practices with social responsibility commitments.
• Supporting procurement from social benefit suppliers, including Aboriginal businesses, social enterprises, and disability employment providers.
• Helping organisations diversify their supply chain while ensuring quality, compliance, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Aligning social procurement strategies with Victorian Government policies and major project requirements.

✅ Organisational Strategy & Cultural Transformation

• Embedding leadership, workforce diversity, and social responsibility into organisational strategy.
• Aligning leadership development with workforce inclusion and employee engagement goals.
• Supporting businesses in creating career pathways and internal leadership pipelines for diverse employees.
• Strengthening workplace cultures that prioritise respect, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

✅ Workplace Psychological Safety & Wellbeing

• Ensuring culturally safe, mentally healthy, and inclusive workplaces that support workforce retention and engagement.
• Addressing psychosocial risks and workplace wellbeing through leadership-driven initiatives.
• Creating safe environments where employees from all backgrounds feel valued and supported.
• Helping organisations build resilient, engaged, and high-performing teams.

How We Align with Victoria’s Social Procurement Priorities

💡 Workforce Participation & Inclusion – Our approach supports long-term employment pathways for underrepresented groups, including women, First Nations people, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged job seekers.

🌏 Supplier Diversity & Social Procurement – We help businesses engage with social enterprises, Aboriginal businesses, and diverse suppliers, ensuring their procurement practices align with Victorian Government priorities.

🔎 Leadership, Governance & Risk Alignment – We integrate DEI into business strategy, procurement governance, and workforce leadership, ensuring compliance with industry and government requirements.

🤝 Sustainable Workforce Development – We assist businesses in creating long-term career pathways, training initiatives, and employment strategies that drive social impact and business success.

Our Approach: A Systems View of Inclusion, Leadership & Social Procurement

At Baxter Consulting, we take a systems-thinking approach to embedding leadership, DEI, and workforce participation into business operations.

🔹 Governance-Integrated DEI 

Embedding workforce inclusion, leadership accountability, and social responsibility into governance strategies.

🔹 Data-Driven Workforce Insights 

Using analytics and organisational assessments to identify systemic barriers and improve inclusion outcomes.

🔹 Sustainable Leadership & Workforce Development 

Ensuring workforce inclusion and leadership strategies are practical, measurable, and aligned with long-term business goals.

Why Work with Baxter Consulting?

With extensive experience across high-risk, highly regulated industries, Baxter Consulting provides a strategic, values-driven, and people-first approach to leadership, inclusion, and workforce transformation.

✔ Expertise in Leadership, Workforce Development & Governance – Ensuring businesses embed inclusive leadership and career pathways that drive real workforce change.

✔ Beyond Policy – Creating Meaningful Impact – Supporting businesses in removing employment barriers and embedding sustainable workforce diversity strategies.

✔ Social Procurement & Supplier Diversity Integration – Assisting businesses in diversifying their supply chains while maintaining governance, quality, and impact objectives.

✔ Practical, Measurable Solutions – We work alongside organisations to embed leadership and inclusion strategies that create real impact.

Let’s Work Together

Baxter Consulting helps organisations embed inclusive leadership, workforce participation, and social procurement strategies into their business operations—ensuring real, sustainable impact beyond compliance.

📩 Contact us today to discuss how we can support your organisation in building a stronger, more inclusive, and socially responsible workplace.