Grievances

The Law School is committed to ensuring fair, equitable and safe work practices. Grievances may arise from decisions which affect one individual. The grievance procedures in the University of Melbourne 2006 Enterprise Agreement apply to all staff grievances, except where specific procedures exist. In all cases, the grievance must relate to an issue arising from the employment relationship. For further information please refer to the Human Resources Website for Grievance Resolution.

General Procedures

In the case of all grievances, the University investigates the allegations and responds to the staff member who raised the grievance. Confidentiality, natural justice and protection of the individual are important principles underpinning the University's grievance procedures.

Before entering into the formal process, unless the grievance relates to unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment, the aggrieved staff member should attempt to resolve the grievance with his or her supervisor, or other person in the Department who has the power to resolve the grievance. Most grievances should be able to be resolved at local level.

In addition, nothing in this policy precludes a staff member of the University raising a grievance directly with a senior University staff member.

For further advice and information please contact the Law School's Human Resources Consultant.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

In addition to the general procedures for grievances the University also has separate policies and advice for grievances relating to Unlawful Discrimination and Sexual Harassment. The University also has a network of Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment advisers to offer advice and support. Staff who wish to raise a dispute under the Discrimination and Harassment policies should contact an adviser as a first step.

Workplace Discrimination and Sexual  Harassment - Legal Compliance

The Equal Opportunity Unit has developed an online Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment course that covers relevant state and federal equal opportunity legislation as well as the University of Melbourne's policy. This course is a probationary requirement for all new staff, however, current staff members are also strongly encouraged to complete this program as well.

The course is delivered on-line to allow for self-paced learning and usually takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete although this can be stopped and resumed at any point. To enrol in the Workplace Discrmination and Sexual Harrasment course please send an email to hr-eo@unimelb.edu.au with your name, employee number, Department, Faculty/Division and whether you are an academic or professional staff member.