PDF Webinar: How Your Diverse Heritage Is An Asset In The Workplace with Chin Tan

Professional Development Forum

Chin Tan is the embodiment of the Australian migrant success story.

After a successful career in law, Chin has transitioned into a public life advocating for a succesful multicultural Australia.

He believes that each of us, whatever our cultural heritage, has much to offer. This goes beyond linguistic skills, but also the ability to operate across cultures, contexts, as well as complex networks and relationships. It also means new ideas, perspectives, paradigms which leads to valuable innovation.

At this event the commissioner will address how to make the most of your diverse heritage and practical advice for diverse young professionals when pursuing a career in Australia.

Chin Tan - Race Discrimination Commissioner

Chin Tan commenced his term as Race Discrimination Commissioner on October 8, 2018.

He is a recognised and established community leader and is a strong, passionate advocate for a successful multicultural Australia: where the rights of all Australians, irrespective of their race or cultural backgrounds, are protected and respected. He has extensive front-line and hands-on experience in engaging and working with culturally diverse communities. Prior to joining the Commission, Chin spent three years as the Director for Multicultural Engagement at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.

Chin's focus at Swinburne University was to ensure that Swinburne succeeded as an institution of cultural diversity excellence.

Chin was the Chairperson and Statutory Head of the Victorian Multicultural Commission from 2011 to 2015. The Commission is an independent statutory authority with responsibilities to support and promote the benefits of Victoria's cultural diversity.

Previously, he enjoyed a successful career of more than twenty-four years as a practising lawyer that included partner roles at a number of Melbourne firms.

Chin was the Co-Chair of the Police and Community Multicultural Advisory Committee and served in many other organisations and bodies. This included the Australian Football League's Multicultural Focus Group, professional and business associations and Local Council committees.

The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace.

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