Equity and Diversity

Staff equity and diversity programs and initiatives

The Staff Equity team:

  • provides strategic advice on equal employment opportunity and diversity policies and procedures and their implementation
  • provides training and workshops on discrimination, sexual harassment, complaints handling and equity and diversity matters
  • manages complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment for staff members
  • coordinates the Harassment and Discrimination Contact Officer network and conducts biennial staff equity and diversity surveys
  • compiles annual compliance reports and Employer of Choice applications for  the Workplace Gender Equality Agency
  • monitors and evaluates progress towards equity and diversity goals and reports to State and Federal government agencies as required
  • promotes diversity inclusion and partnerships with other sectors and community-based organisations to improve access and employment outcomes
  • provides disability services for staff
  • takes a continuous improvement approach to the design and implementation of all its programs.

For more information please contact:

Manager, Staff Equity
Mr Roman Ruzbacky
Melbourne Campus at Burwood
Telephone: 03 9244 6048
Email: roman.ruzbacky@deakin.edu.au

Staff Equity and Diversity Consultant
Ms Felicity Thyer
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Telephone: 03 5227 8451
Email: felicity.thyer@deakin.edu.au

 

Academic Women Aspiring to Leadership

The Deakin University Academic Women Aspiring to Leadership (AWAL) Program is specifically directed to supporting women academics moving into leadership positions. The program has been running for nine years, and 20 places are offered every year.

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24th May 2013