EEO
The City of Newcastle values and understands equity and diversity in the workplace and expects its employees to treat each other and members of the community with dignity and respect, regardless of characteristics such as sex, marital status, family responsibility or family status, race, religious commitment, age or impairment.
Council has an EEO Panel to assist and advise on other equity matters as directed.
Policies and Legislation
The EEO Management Plan 2005 – 2008 is designed to ensure that its policies, procedures and actions reflect and value the social and cultural diversity in Council and the community it serves.
EEO Management Plan 2005 – 2008
The EEO Management Plan will achieve this with particular attention to:
- Organisational Culture and Values
- Recruitment and Selection
- Career Development
- Targeted Recruitment
- Education and awareness raising
- Equity, Diversity and Respect
Respect Policy
Council is committed to the promotion and development of a culture that treats all people with fairness, dignity and respect. Council values and understands diversity and equal employment opportunity in the workplace.
Legisative Requirements
There are a number of legislative requirements that Council is bound by, and includes:
- NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
- Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act 1975
- Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act 1984
- Commonwealth Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
- Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Local Government Act 1993, Section 345
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000