Modern Slavery Statement
-
AVENIR CONSULTING (AUSTRALIA)
-
Boutique Financial Services Recruitment | Sydney, Australia
-
Prepared in accordance with the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
Our Commitment
AVENIR CONSULTING (AUSTRALIA) is committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms,
including forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour. We uphold the highest ethical
standards in our operations and supply chains, aligning with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018
and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Our Business & Supply Chain
A. Company Overview
-
Industry: Boutique financial services recruitment.
-
Location: Sydney, Australia.
-
Employees: Mix of full-time and Temporary staff.
-
Key Activities: Placing candidates in banking, fintech, investment, and ESG finance roles.
B. Supply Chain Risk Assessment
While our operations are low-risk (office-based services), we scrutinise:
-
IT/office suppliers (e.g., hardware, stationery).
-
Cleaning & catering contractors.
-
Recruitment-related travel (e.g., hotel/flight providers).
Identified Risks:
-
Potential labour exploitation in global IT supply chains (e.g., electronics manufacturing).
-
Migrant worker risks in third-party contractors (e.g., cleaning services).
Our Policies & Due Diligence
Policies
-
Modern Slavery Policy (embedded in employee handbook).
-
Supplier Code of Conduct (mandates fair wages, safe conditions).
-
Whistleblower Policy (anonymous reporting via Whispli).
Due Diligence Processes
Supplier Screening:
-
Pre-contract audits for high-risk suppliers.
-
Preference for Australian-based vendors or those with ethical certifications (e.g., Fair Trade).
-
Employee Training:
-
Annual training on identifying modern slavery risks (e.g., suspicious candidate interviews).
Risk Mitigation & Actions Taken in 2024
Internal Operations
-
Switched to Australian-owned office suppliers (reduced offshore risks).
B. Recruitment Practices
-
Enhanced candidate vetting: Verify work rights via VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).
-
Partnered with ethical clients: Avoid placements in high-risk industries
C. Supply Chain
-
Mapped 100% of Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., IT, cleaning).
Future Steps (2025–2026)
-
Join the Australian Recruitment Council’s Ethical Recruitment Pledge.
-
Extend audits to Tier 2 suppliers (e.g., raw materials for office products).
-
Explore publishing an annual Modern Slavery Transparency Report.
Approval & Contact
This updated statement was approved by GRAEME BRADLEY, Director, on 11th January 2024.
Questions? Contact: Compliance Officer on