Equity in Employment

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The principles of equal opportunity employment are embedded in our recruitment and selection processes and promotion processes.

The University of Adelaide’s mission is to be an Australian leader in research and teaching of excellence and to have a positive impact on our students and staff as well as the local, national and international community. Our vision is to provide a vibrant intellectual environment that will be satisfying for staff and rewarding for students with a seamless provision of administrative and support services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer the University of Adelaide is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

EEO means that all employees have equal access to the opportunities that are available at work. The aim of EEO is to ensure all employees are treated with fairness and respect in that they are not subject to discrimination or harassment in the workplace.

EEO does not assume that everyone has the same abilities or that everyone will reach the same levels of seniority or remuneration. Rather, it requires that everyone be given an equal chance to use their skills and capabilities.

Equal opportunity in the workplace matters because it:

• helps attract and retain the best talent
• enhances an organisation’s productivity and innovation
• improves workplace relationships
• helps to attract and retain a broader ‘customer base’
• reduces an organisation’s risk.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the University does not condone any form of discrimination, and expects all staff to know and to adhere to the related policies and procedures.