Policy, procedures and publications

Policies and procedures

In being committed to the principles of equity and diversity, the University strives to achieve a work environment free from discrimination and harassment through the implementation of equitable workplace practices.  To achieve this goal, a number of equity policies and procedures have been developed and employees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the range of information in support of this commitment.  Information is contained within the Human Resources Policy and Procedures Manual, and specifically developed policies and procedures exist for:

• Anti-Discrimination and Freedom from Harassment
• Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Resolution for Employees
• Multiculturalism
• Children on Campus
• Breastfeeding 
• Grievances 

In addition, flowcharts of the procedures for resolving complaints of workplace harassment or workplace bullying (PDF* 19kb), and discrimination and harassment related complaints (including sexual harassment) (PDF* 19kb) are available and should be utilised in conjunction with the policies relating to these issues.

Plans and publications

A range of plans and publications have also been developed in the area of equity at USQ and include:

• Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace (EOWA) Report 2005/2006 (PDF* 390kb)
• Disability Action Plan (PDF* 344kb)

*These files are in Portable Document Format (PDF) which require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy of Acrobat Reader may be obtained from Adobe. Users who are unable to access information in PDF format should contact Trudi Davidson, telephone +61 7 4631 2981 to obtain this information in an alternative format.