Inclusive Practices Workplace Equity Committee

Sub-Committee of Equal Opportunity Committee

Reporting

Reports jointly to the Equal Opportunity Committee of Council and to the Vice Chancellor.

Terms of Reference

To advise the Equal Opportunity Committee and the Vice Chancellor on the currency of the University’s Global Equal Opportunity Policy, strategies and programs that will enable the University to provide equal opportunity in employment, staff development and training.
To monitor the progress of programs, in both qualitative and quantitative terms undertaken by faculties, administrative and academic support areas, to promote:
- The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Program
- Cultural and religious diversity initiatives
- Work, Life and Family strategy
- Employment and Career Development for Indigenous Australians Support for staff who have a disability
- Awareness of rights and responsibilities identified by the particular anti-discrimination legislation of the country in which Monash operates
To advise on additional policies and programs to promote equal employment opportunity.
To monitor and advise on the implementation of the University's equal opportunity policy in relation to the University's employment procedures and practices.
To monitor the achievement of a working environment free of harassment and discrimination.
To disseminate information and other materials that support the implementation of the University’s Global Equal Opportunity Policy across the University.

Membership

Chair

Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor

Divisional Director Human Resources or senior nominee

Divisional Director Student and Community Services or senior nominee

Head of a large or very large Department, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor or delegate

Professor nominated by the Vice-Chancellor or delegate

Two elected academic and two elected general staff, with all categories of staff eligible for nomination, including tenured, non-tenured, part-time and casual staff

University Solicitor or legally qualified nominee

Chair of the Inclusive Practices Student Equity Committee

Conveners of the Faculty Equity and Access Committees

Faculty of Arts	Faculty of Art and Design
Faculty of Information Technology	Faculty of Law
Faculty of Business and Economics	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty of Education	Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering	Faculty of Science

Senior Nominee:	Library
	Central Administration

In attendance

Equity and Diversity Centre	Director
Coordinator Women in Leadership and Advancement Scheme	Executive Officer

In its membership, the Advisory Committee should aim for gender balance and representation from a spread of campuses.

Terms of Membership

With the exception of ex-officio members, the term of office of members is two years. (Members may be selected for an additional consecutive term of two years, but no more).

The Committee members are charged with the responsibility of supporting the University in both policy development and the practical implementation and reporting of equal opportunity initiatives.

Meetings

To meet at least quarterly