As one of the most diverse municipalities in Victoria, the City of Whittlesea recognises the value that diversity brings to the workplace.
It is core to our organisation’s success and ensures we reflect the many facets of our community and respond to them.
As such, we also take our commitment to equal employment opportunity very seriously.
We believe that all employees and potential employees have the right to be treated equitably and fairly regardless of:
- age;
- colour;
- marital status;
- parenthood;
- physical or mental impairment;
- race;
- religious or political affiliation;
- gender;
- nationality;
- sexual preference; or
- employment activity.
This applies to:
- hiring employees;
- promoting or transferring employees within the organisation;
- the departure of employees from the organisation;
- training opportunities; and
- all other work related benefits.
This is overseen by an Equal Employment Opportunity Committee which ensures the policy is upheld. The committee monitors the activities of appointed Equal Opportunity Contact Officers and complaints handling, and consequently provides recommendations in terms of training and other initiatives.
The City of Whittlesea prides itself on providing an equitable and accessible workplace for all its employees, with a particular emphasis on prevention through awareness and education.
