Equal Opportunity Advisers Team
Members of the EO Advisers Team with the Vice-Chancellor, August 2008
Trained* Equal Opportunity Advisers are available to provide advice and assist with equity issues. Equal Opportunity Advisers act as a first point of contact and can:
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provide advice on equal opportunity matters including harassment and discrimination
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act as mediators
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sit as EO Observers on selection committees (upon request), and
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provide referral information.
*completion of the training program is a prerequisite to joining the EO Adviser team.
As part of the University's strategic direction and its commitment to principles of equal opportunity in work and study, the University provides internal procedures for complaint resolution. These procedures include an educational program which keeps staff and students informed of what constitutes acceptable behaviour within the University environment, policies which cover unlawful harassment and discrimination, and avenues for speedy and confidential conflict resolution. The Equal Opportunity Adviser team, coordinated by the Manager Employment Equity & Diversity, is a diverse group of staff and students who are available to provide confidential advice, information and assistance on all aspects of equal opportunity, including harassment and discrimination.
Equal Opportunity Advisers are also trained mediators. The training covers legislative and ethical issues, communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation, thereby providing participants with important transferable skills. Members of this team offer their services to the University in addition to their paid employment. The team supports the work of the Employment Equity & Diversity staff and provides a crucial link in the maintenance of the University's internal procedures.
For further information please contact:
Employment Equity & Diversity, ph: (02) 6773 3591, email: equity@une.edu.au