UniSA is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and supports Aboriginal staff, and is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and culturally safe.
Below is information on supports, initiatives and events that may be of interest to Aboriginal staff.
All Aboriginal staff are able to join the Aboriginal Staff Network. This group meets at least quarterly and the aim is to provide an opportunity for staff to talk about their backgrounds, aspirations, the type of work they do and where they work.
We will endeavour to allocate new continuing and fixed term Aboriginal staff a mentor to provide assistance and support in their first year of employment. The mentor will be available to meet at mutually agreeable times and locations with the staff member's supervisor approval. The frequencies of meetings will be agreed mutually between the staff member and the mentor. Staff are encouraged to keep in touch with mentors, as they can be a good source of help and support.
UniSA offers flexible work arrangements to allow leave for cultural reasons, and for undertaking family responsibilities. For more information, speak with your supervisor.
Mark Your Identity is an initiative inviting people of Australian Aboriginal heritage that are working at UniSA to formalise their identity with the University, if they wish, and haven't done so already. This knowledge allows the University to better support staff, and to measure our progress toward our goal of achieving a workforce of 3% Aboriginal people by 2025.
People who Mark their Identity assist the University in:
New staff can Mark their Identity by responding to the Equity and Diversity questions when they apply for a new position. You will be invited to upload evidence of your heritage in this process.
Existing staff can update information on their myHR page on the staff portal by clicking below.
The information you provide to us is held securely and your privacy will be respected; however, in order to help us achieve the above outcomes the information will be available to the Consultant: Aboriginal Employment and Development .
UniSA provides a range of opportunities for ongoing learning and development. To find out more, visit:
Aboriginal staff may also be eligible for specific development opportunities. To find out more, speak with your supervisor or the Consultant: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Development.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact Emily Hardy, Strategic People Partner.