72. Indigenous Employment

The University will develop in conjunction with NTEU and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy which recognises that a supportive working environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders requires the redress of racism, social injustice, exploitation and employment inequity.

Reflecting the parties' commitment to the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination, social and restorative justice, and cultural affirmation, the University through implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy will:

(a) maximise staff development along with the transfer of job skills and information in order to increase Indigenous knowledge, independence, remuneration, job security and self sufficiency.

(b) increase, encourage and foster Indigenous employment and participation at all levels of work activity.

(c) maintain the Indigenous staff mentoring program and will make adjustments to the ordinary duties of Indigenous staff to facilitate their full participation in it. An Indigenous staff member will develop a performance development plan in consultation with his/her supervisor and with the participation of the Advancing Indigenous Employment Coordinator if requested.

(d) facilitate and encourage the direct involvement of Indigenous staff in determining their own career strategies, goals and objectives.

(e) use its best endeavours to appoint at least 10 additional Indigenous Australian staff members per year across the full range of employment types (independent of the three Fellowships reserved for offer to eligible Indigenous staff at clause 16.19) and assist Indigenous staff in their training and career development in order to promote retention.

(f) assign responsibility to the University's Advancing Indigenous Employment Standing Committee to oversee fulfilment of these targets.

(g) assign a senior Indigenous position within the University with responsibility for indigenous matters and to work with the Advancing Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

(h) promote and encourage relevant cultural events within the Monash community and the provision of appropriate cultural training for staff working with Indigenous Australian staff members.