9.1 The University is committed to furthering the employment of Indigenous Australians. The University will during the life of this Agreement continue to develop and promote the University’s Indigenous Employment and Career Development Policy consistent with the University’s Workforce Diversity Strategy and the operational needs of the University.
9.2 The Indigenous Employment Steering Committee will continue to operate as a partnership between the School of Indigenous Studies and the University. Aspirational targets for the employment of Indigenous Australians are as detailed in the University Operational Priorities Plan 2006 – 2008.
9.3 The objectives of the policy include:
9.3.1 Maximising staff development and career planning opportunities by promoting the transfer of job skills and information in order to increase Indigenous staff's knowledge, independence, remuneration, job security and self-sufficiency; and
9.3.2 Increasing the employment of Indigenous Australians, consistent with sub-clause 9.2, by fostering their employment and participation at all levels of work activity within the University.
9.4 In the pursuit of these objectives it is envisaged that the University will:
9.4.1 Respect and consider the cultural, social and religious systems practiced by Indigenous Australians;
9.4.2 Support participation of Indigenous Australians in activities of a cultural and ceremonial nature, recognising that the provision of paid leave for such purposes has a direct impact on the effectiveness of Indigenous Australians as employees and is therefore of direct benefit to the University;
9.4.3 Ensure employees are supported by institutional policies and procedures aimed at eliminating racism in the workplace and making the institution culturally responsive and responsible; and
9.4.4 Recognise the importance of NAIDOC week activities for Indigenous Australians and support their participation in these activities as legitimate staff development.
9.5 In support of the participation of Indigenous Australians in activities of a cultural or ceremonial nature in addition to the leave entitlements prescribed at clause 41 – Short/Compassionate/Bereavement/Ceremonial/Cultural Leave an additional 2 days ceremonial/cultural leave is available to Indigenous Australians in any one calendar year. Leave provided under this clause does not accumulate year to year.
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