Strathfield Council is committed to eliminating and preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace through the implementation of EEO principles and programs for all potential and existing employees in relation to their recruitment, promotion, transfer, remuneration and conditions of employment, training and working environment throughout the course of their employment with Council.
By promoting EEO principles, Council provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills and abilities to their fullest potential in a non-discriminatory and harassment free environment. This, in turn, develops a positive and motivated workforce focussed on productivity, workplace co-operation and efficiency.
EEO Management Plan
Strathfield Council's EEO Management Plan 2008-2011 sets out the principles, strategies and actions to promote EEO in the workplace. A copy of the plan is available from Council's Customer Service Centre or can be downloaded from this page.
Types of discrimination
Strathfield Council is committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment regardless of:
- Race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin)
- Religious belief or activity
- Marital status
- Gender
- Sexual preference
- Pregnancy
- Age
- Physical disability or intellectual impairment (where such impairment does not affect safe work performance)
- Membership of unions or staff associations
Consequences of discrimination & harassment
Discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated at Strathfield Council. Employees are required to comply with Council’s policy and refrain from engaging in any discriminatory or harassing behaviour. Where instances of discrimination or harassment occur, the person responsible will be disciplined in accordance with the Local Government State Award (2004) and the Industrial Relations Act (1996).
Where instances of discrimination or harassment occur, they will be investigated in a confidential manner. If proven, the person(s) responsible will be disciplined and counselled. In serious cases, this may involve dismissal.
