Sub sections:
Equal Opportunity Advisers Team
EO Adviser Reporting Form
EO Adviser Interview Notes Form (downloadable PDF)
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:
- provide advice on equal opportunity matters including harassment and discrimination
- act as mediators
- sit as EO Observers on selection committees (upon request), and
- provide referral information.
*completion of the training program is a prerequisite to joining the EO Adviser team whose members are available to provide equity-related advice, assistance and referral information. The training covers legislative and ethical issues, communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation, thereby providing participants with important skills which enhance their career.
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 Employment Equity & Diversity Officer, 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.
Team Members:
Mr Zi Adnan, School of Arts, extn 3516.
Mr Michael Brogan, Oorala Aboriginal Centre, extn 5175.
Dr Corinne Buckland, School of Education, extn 3847 (Study Leave, Sem 2, 2008).
Ms Wendy Cannon, Student Centre, ext 4429.
Ms Anna Cavallaro, School of Arts, ext 2245.
Ms Silvia Danieli, Financial Services, extn 5056.
Dr Gudrun Dieberg, Science & Technology, extn 2321.
Dr Mary Ditton, School of Health, extn 3668.
Dr Josie Fisher, Business, Economics & Public Policy, extn 3706 (Study Leave, Sem2, 2008)
Ms Libby Fitzgerald, Behavioural, Cognitive & Social Sciences, extn 3189.
Dr Gail Hawkes, Behavioural, Cognitive & Social Sciences, extn 2277.
Ms Gwen Johnson, School of Education, extn 2130.
Mr Frank Leayr, Environmental & Rural Sciences, extn2588.
Ms Chris Lloyd, Student Assist, ext 3762.
Ms Margaret Lockyer, Human Resource Services, extn 3536.
A/Prof Jeanne Madison, School of Health, extn 3667.
Mr Andrew McCarthy, Human resource Services, ext 2993.
Ms Daphne McCurdy, OH&S, Human Resource Services, extn 3232.
Ms Judy McDonald, Faculty Office, The Professions, extn 3964.
Ms Bernice O'Mahoney, Employment, Equity & Diversity, ext 3591.
Mr Mark Pollard, Financial Services, extn 2162.
Ms Sylvia Ransom, Dixson Library, extn 3774.
Dr Paul Reitano, School of Education, ext 3829.
Dr Michael Schmitz, School of Humanities, extn 3533.
A/Prof Brian Simpson, School of Law, extn 3708.
A/Prof Iain Spence, School of Humanities, extn 2096.
Dr Fredy Valenzuela, Business, Economics & Law, ext 2054.
Ms Karina Wight, School of Law (external postgrad student), ph 0431 109 143.
Ms Kim Wilson, Teaching & Learning Centre, ext 5190.
Dr Subba Yarram, Business, Economics & Law, ext 2965.
For further information please contact:
Employment Equity & Diversity, ph: (02) 6773 3591, email: equity@une.edu.au