We will limit risks of modern slavery practices in our business and supply chain.
This policy supports our commitment and underpins our annual modern slavery statement (http://www.corptec.com.au/modern-slavery-policy).
Corptec Technology Partners Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned IT consulting and technology services provider, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne. We operate in Australia, the USA, Turkey, and India. Specialising in consulting across Atlassian, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft technologies, we serve sectors including government, telecommunications, and enterprise, delivering bespoke AI-based, managed, and cloud solutions supported by both onshore and offshore teams.
Operations & Services:
– Technology consulting across Atlassian, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft ecosystems.
– Custom software development, including AI and no-code automation.
– Cloud advisory, migration, and managed services.
– Technical workforce resourcing and niche talent hiring.
Supply Chains:
– Hardware & Software Vendors: Providers of IT infrastructure, licenses, and SaaS.
– Professional Services: Independent contractors, agencies, and offshore development partners.
– Recruitment Partners: Agencies involved in candidate sourcing for onshore/offshore talent.
– Facilities & Operations: Providers of office-related and facility management services.
We recognise that modern slavery risks may exist in:
– Hardware manufacturing in jurisdictions with documented forced labour concerns.
– Outsourced software development, where contractors may be exposed to exploitative conditions.
– Third-party recruitment involving risks such as deceptive recruitment or debt bondage.
– Facility services, where subcontracting chains may obscure visibility of labour practices.
Policy Foundation:
Our Modern Slavery Policy clearly defines indicators, obligations, and a zero-tolerance approach, ensuring accountability across all organisational levels.
Due Diligence & Controls:
– Risk-based supplier mapping and annual reviews.
– Mandatory modern slavery clauses in all new contracts.
– Supplier questionnaires and audits for high-risk vendors.
– Pre-employment checks and ethical recruitment protocols.
– Engagement with suppliers to address gaps and require remediation where risks are identified.
Training & Awareness:
– Mandatory training for all staff, with 95% completion in FY 24-25.
– Specialised workshops for HR, procurement, and governance teams.
Grievance & Reporting Mechanisms:
– Internal reporting channels through HR and compliance teams.
– Anonymised whistleblowing hotline accessible to employees, contractors, and suppliers.
– Escalation pathways to board-level oversight.
We measure effectiveness through:
– Percentage of high-risk suppliers completing due diligence (FY 24-25 result: 87%, FY 25-26 target: 100%).
– Contract compliance with modern slavery clauses (current compliance: 92%, target: 100%).
– Staff training completion rates (FY 24-25: 95%, target: 100%).
– Timeliness of grievance resolution (FY 24-25: 85% resolved within 90 days, target: 100%).
Progress is reviewed quarterly by the Governance & Compliance Team and reported to the Board.
This statement has been developed in consultation with:
– The Board of Directors (policy oversight).
– HR and Procurement Teams (operational implementation).
– Governance & Compliance Team (risk monitoring and reporting).
– Key offshore development partners (risk mitigation and localised due diligence).
We are committed to:
– Aligning DE&I goals with ethical sourcing by ensuring 50% diverse representation by 2026.
– Allocating 15% of procurement spend to diverse-owned suppliers.
– Expanding supplier engagement, requiring corrective actions where risks are found.
– Publishing annual progress updates against our KPIs.
– Participating in industry initiatives to strengthen modern slavery prevention.
This statement supports compliance with:
– Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
– Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
– Australian Criminal Code (Divisions 270 & 271)
– UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
– ILO Conventions on Forced and Child Labour