ANU support
Below are links to all the forms of support available at the ANU that may be relevant for women in biology. Included are policies and initiatives related to gender equity, as well as general support for research and teaching activities (not specific to biology or women).
Please email us if you know of anything that can be added here.
Promotion
24 August 2014
Promotion at ANU is not subject to quota but is consistent with equal opportunity policies, providing applicants with the chance to outline achievements relative to their particular circumstances. For more information see: Academic Promotion Policy Academic Promotion Procedures ANU Human Resources Staff Development Portal provides resources to assist staff with career advancement.
Staff equity at ANU
24 August 2014
ANU has a range of policies and resources that aim to ensure gender equality in the university workplace. Policies: ANU has an equal opportunity employment policy . Code of conduct policy guides staff members to identify and resolve issues of ethical conduct that may arise in their employment ANU policies allow for an ‘Identified position’ for minority groups (including women) engaged in areas of the University where they are under-represented as part of special measures...
Flexible work
24 August 2014
ANU has provisions allowing for flexible work agreements including purchased annual leave and job sharing. Flexible work provisions Hours and location of work – Note point 5 on flexible working arrangement
Parents and carers
24 August 2014
ANU has a number of policies and initiatives to support individuals as parents or as carers for other family members. Policies: Work, study, and family responsibility policy details the considerations that must be made for students and staff with family responsibilities Parental and grandparent leave policy describes the leave available to new parents and grandparents Breastfeeding policy covers the resources available to staff who are breastfeeding while studying or working on campus Pregnancy in the...