The University of Queensland is committed to recruiting, supporting, developing and retaining staff of the highest calibre. The University seeks to:

maintain the principle of open competition on the basis of merit to appoint the best candidates

provide equal opportunity for all candidates

encourage members of employment-disadvantaged groups to consider positions with the University

represent in its staffing profile the community it serves

ensure selection procedures are efficient and effective, and

maintain applicant confidentiality.

All stages of the recruitment and selection process conform with the provisions of the various parliamentary acts banning discrimination on the bases of: gender; race; disability; union or non-union membership; parental status; age; religion; and/or political beliefs or activities.