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    Culture and values

    Company's culture and value information

    UQ values

    Our values guide our behaviour and are, therefore, the foundation of our culture.

    Creativity

    We apply our creativity as a way of seeking progress. We value new ideas, seek fresh perspectives and pursue game-changing innovations and opportunities.

    Excellence

    We strive for excellence in everything we do. We apply the highest standards to our work to achieve the greatest impact for the benefit of communities everywhere.

    Truth

    We seek truth through our focus on the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, and our deep commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression.

    Integrity

    We always act with integrity. As stewards of the University’s resources and reputation, we are honest, ethical and principled.

    Courage

    We are courageous in our decision making. We are ambitious, bold and agile. We demonstrate moral courage, so that we are always guided by a sense of what is right.

    Respect and inclusivity

    We provide a caring, inclusive and empowering environment for all. We engage respectfully with one another and promote the value that our diversity brings to our whole community.

    Perks and benefits

    Brightest Minds

    At UQ, we connect the brightest minds to find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges

    Purpose Driven

    We're committed to striving towards building a better future for our students and community

    Campus Culture

    Be part of the vibrant lifestyle on campus, with access to museums and libraries, stunning lakes and wildlife, and events year-round

    On-Campus Facilities

    Access to a range of facilities include food hubs, gyms, pools, child care, GPs, nutritionists, physiotherapists, Australia Post, and more

    Generous Leave Entitlements

    Receive 17.5% annual leave loading, as well as 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

    Superannuation

    Receive generous 17% superannuation contributions as a fixed-term or permanent staff member

    Research Excellence

    World-class facilities, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and post-fellowship contracts

    Sustainability

    Solar energy generation, electrical vehicle charging stations, sustainable transport options, and a Bush Tucker garden are just some of our green initiatives

    We’re dedicated to diversity and inclusion

    At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion.We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining, and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

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