About Us
EE&SJ aims to be a source of inspiration and leadership for the achievement of best practice in the areas of ethics, equity and social justice by:
- advising the University of legislative responsibilities and strategic considerations in relation to ethics, equity and social justice and supporting the integration of these at the corporate level
- developing, implementing and reviewing ethics, equity and social justice related strategies
- assisting others in the Curtin community to implement ethics, equity and social justice strategies and best practice
Ethics and Social Justice Commitment
"Curtin is committed to the application of ethical principles and socially just practices throughout all aspects of University life."
The underlying five values are:
- recognition of the rights and dignity of all individuals
- equality of opportunity in education and employment for all
- enhancing diversity in gender, age, culture, beliefs, attitudes, language and social circumstance
- recognition of the particular place of indigenous peoples in Australia
- well maintained, safe and enhanced environment
Ethics
Curtin has adopted a set of Guiding Ethical Principles which articulate ways in which the institution and its members may co-exist, co-operate and collaborate to form a community in which everyone's rights are observed and protected.
The Office of Research & Development is responsible for human research ethics and animal experimentation ethics, including the approval of research proposals from students and staff.
Equity and Social Justice
The principle of Equal Opportunity is established through Federal and State legislation which makes discrimination in education and employment unlawful, on the grounds of:
- sex; sexual orientation; gender history;
- marital status; pregnancy and potential pregnancy;
- breastfeeding (employment only);
- impairment (including physiological, psychological and intellectual disabilities);
- religious or political conviction;
- race, colour, national extraction, social origin;
- family responsibilities and family status; age.
Sexual, racial, and disability harassment are also unlawful.
The principle of Student Equity is established through access and equity policy set by the Federal Government. The policy aims to provide access and equity in higher education to specific groups.
In line with legislation and public policy supporting equity in education and employment, EE&SJ has developed a range of plans, policies and initiatives.
Policies and procedures supporting Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment and Student Equity include the following, and can be found on the Policies website:
- Indigenous Governance Policy & Principles for Implementation
- Students with Disabilities Policy
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Procedures for the Elimination of Discrimination and Harassment
- Inclusive Language Procedures
- Child/Children on Campus Procedures
- Grievance Resolution Policy and Protocol
- Diversity Policy
- Cultural Diversity Procedures
- Procedures for the Employment of Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Diversity in the Workplace Procedures
- Diversity of Representation on University Committees Procedures
- Conflict of Interest Policy
Complaints Management
Refer to the Policies website for University policies and processes.
Relevant contacts include:
For Mediation and Counselling:
For Grievance Resolution:- Your Course Coordinator or Manager
- The Manager, Conflict Resolution
For Support Services:
- University Life - See individual websites for contact details
In addition to internal processes for appeals and for complaints management, various external agencies provide an avenue for raising complaints and concerns. One of these agencies is the Equal Opportunity Commission.
