The primary clients for the OEEO are public authorities in Western Australia. These include:

• state government departments and authorities,
• state trading enterprises,
• regulatory authorities,
• local governments and
• public universities.

The Minister for Public Sector Management is a key client, and approaches to the achievement of equity and diversity objectives are influenced by Government policy particularly in the areas of employment and public sector management.

The chief executive officers for public sector authorities are also key partners and the OEEO works closely with this group to achieve a workplace which reflects the diversity of the Western Australian community and values and respects the contribution of all employees. In working towards this objective the Office consults widely with public authorities and other relevant community groups.

The CEO Diversity Forum is a sub-group of the Premier’s Strategic Management Council. The forum is considered to be a critical performance partnership in the development and implementation of key strategies and in the establishment of performance frameworks and the setting of achievement objectives.