Sexual Harassment - Guidelines for Supervisors

Supervisors and managers should offer assistance in case you are approached by a staff or student who has a concern, problem or complaint in relation to sexual harassment for help or advice. Whenever necessary, you may seek advice from the designated officers of the Panel Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment as soon as possible about how to handle the case. The current designated officers are:

In any case in which a complaint is raised that may disclose an issue of sexual harassment, the staff or student concerned should be advised to refer the matter to the Panel Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment. The designated officers of the Panel Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment will provide support and advice about the University's mechanism and options for dealing with allegations or complaints of sexual harassment. It is important for supervisors and managers to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to any complaints about sexual harassment in accordance with existing University policies and applicable laws.

Supervisors and managers at all levels play an important role in encouraging a positive workplace and learning environment. If something observed that is in breach of the University's policy, you should act to stop it. You may:

• Discuss the issue with the staff/student whose behaviour is of concern;
• Advise that staff/student that the behaviour could be offensive and that it is not appropriate behaviour in the workplace and learning environment; and
• Seek advice from the designated officers of the Panel Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment.