(1) This policy outlines Charles Sturt University's commitment to equal opportunity in education and employment. (2) This policy applies to all persons associated with Charles Sturt University (the University), including current and prospective staff and students, visitors and community stakeholders. (3) The principles of justice, fairness and equity, the pursuit of excellence and the application of the merit principle underpin this policy. (4) The University expects all staff and students to observe their obligations under relevant state and federal laws, to respect the rights and diversity of others and to ensure that their own conduct contributes to a work and study environment free of bullying, discrimination and harassment. (5) Managers are responsible for implementing this policy, managing staff fairly, taking action to prevent bullying, discrimination and harassment and furthering the objectives of the University's employment and education equity plans in their operational areas. (6) The University is committed to achieving equitable opportunity in employment and education, seeking to create a work and study environment that is responsive to, and inclusive of, the social and cultural diversity of the communities the University serves. (7) To fulfil this commitment, the University will: (8) In accordance with its commitment to equal opportunity in employment and in order to comply with state and federal legislation, the University will continue to implement programs aimed at achieving: (9) The University's Workplace Gender Equity Strategy, Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy and the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan outline the key priorities, strategies, performance indicators and responsibilities for advancing equal employment opportunity through each University planning cycle. (10) The University supports national goals to improve education opportunities, participation and outcomes for groups under-represented in higher education in Australia, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, people from rural and isolated areas, people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and to encourage participation in non-traditional courses of study: (11) Nil. (12) Nil. (13) For the purpose of this policy:Equal Opportunity Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Scope
Section 2 - Policy
Principles
Responsibilities
Statement of commitment
Equal opportunity programs
Equal opportunity in employment
Equal opportunity in education
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Section 4 - Guidelines
Section 5 - Glossary
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