1. Purpose
Care Mobile is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and are dedicated to ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. This policy outlines Care Mobile’s commitment to fairness, equality, and non-discrimination in all aspects of employment.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, job applicants, contractors, and third-party service providers engaged with Care Mobile.
3. Policy Statement
Care Mobile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, irrespective of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our goal is to ensure that all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, compensation, and termination, are based on individual merit and qualifications, without bias or discrimination.
4. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Care Mobile values and promotes diversity in its workforce. We believe that a diverse workplace enhances innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We are committed to:
- Providing equal access to employment and promotion opportunities.
- Removing any barriers to employment for underrepresented groups.
- Ensuring all employees have the same opportunities to develop and succeed.
5. Recruitment and Selection
Care Mobile’s recruitment and selection processes are designed to ensure fairness and transparency. All decisions will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the needs of the business. We aim to attract a diverse range of candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process where necessary to ensure accessibility.
6. Training and Development
Care Mobile is committed to providing employees with equal access to training and development opportunities to ensure they can perform their roles effectively and achieve their full potential. We strive to eliminate any barriers to learning and career progression.
7. Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
Care Mobile has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or bullying in the workplace. Any incidents of discrimination or harassment will be dealt with seriously, with appropriate action taken in accordance with Care Mobile’s Workplace Behaviour Policy.
8. Compliance with Relevant Legislation
Care Mobile complies with all Australian laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity, including the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. We are committed to continually improving our practices to meet or exceed legislative requirements.
9. Responsibilities
- Managers and Supervisors are responsible for ensuring this policy is followed and for promoting a respectful and inclusive environment within their teams.
- Employees are responsible for treating their colleagues with dignity and respect and for reporting any incidents of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.
- HR is responsible for monitoring the implementation of this policy and providing support and guidance to employees and managers.
10. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its relevance and compliance with applicable laws. Employees are encouraged to provide feedback or suggestions on how we can improve our practices to further promote equality and inclusion.