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Employee Relations, OHSE & GEDSI

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Welcome & Overview

Welcome to the Employee Relations, Occupational Health Safety & Environment and Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion section of The Human Resource Department.We are committed to fostering positive relationships and ensuring that our workplace is one where everyone feels respected and valued. Works diligently to maintain a safe and healthy campus, prioritizing the well-being of all staff and students.
Champions equality and inclusion, ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender, ability, or background, has equal opportunities and access to resources.

Our duty is to foster a positive working environment; safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all staff and students. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in employee relations, occupational health, safety & environment, and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion.

Mr. Freddie M. Joe

SAR - Employee Relations & OHS

Our Services

Employee Relations

Employee Relations focuses on fostering a positive work environment and maintaining healthy employer-employee relationships. We strive to ensure fair treatment, open communication, and conflict resolution. Our goal is to support and enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity through effective policies, programs, and practices.

Occupational Health and Safety Environment

Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE) is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and students. We prioritize the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses, compliance with health and safety regulations, and the promotion of environmental sustainability. Our commitment is to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible campus.

Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion

Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) aims to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our community. We advocate for gender equality, support individuals with disabilities, and promote social inclusion. Our focus is on creating policies and practices that ensure everyone, regardless of gender, ability, or background, has equal opportunities and access to resources.

Our Policies

Our policies aim to nurture a positive and productive work environment by promoting open communication, mutual respect and fair treatment; dedication to the well-being of our employees and the sustainability of our operations; create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
These are the main policies;

The Employee Code of Conduct sets the standard for ethical behavior and professional duties at PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT). It aims to promote high ethical standards, good governance, transparency, and accountability among all employees.

Key points include:

  • Purpose: To guide conduct in line with the University’s values and support the Strategic Plan.
  • Applicability: It applies to all employees in their official roles.
  • Values: The University emphasizes five core values:
    1. High Ethical Standards
    2. Professionalism
    3. Diversity and Inclusivity
    4. Innovation and Initiative
    5. Pride and Passion

These values underpin the obligations in the Code and its Explanatory Statement, guiding employee actions and interactions within the community.

  • Provide a secure and confidential mechanism for employees and stakeholders to report concerns about unethical, illegal, or unsafe practices within the organization.

To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace free from any form of harassment by providing an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

  • To Promote a safe and healthy working environment for staff and student
  • Promoting and facilitating an inclusive working environment for all staff, student and stakeholders.

To see all our policies, please refer to our section’s manual in the Forms & Documents Tab.

Forms & Documents

To download our forms please use the lastest version of chrome while signing in to your google account. Please note some of our forms are not available to the general public while some are, if you cannot access on form then you are not signed in your PNGUoT account via Google Chrome. 

Documents

Forms

  • Document Type: Form
  • Download Form Here: EYE WITNESS STATEMENT
  • Document/Version No:UoT-HR-ER-OHS-FM-001_v1
  • Version Date: 05/12/2023
  • Document Type: Form
  • Download Form Here: PERSON INVOLVED STATEMENT
  • Document/Version No:UoT-HR-ER-OHS-FM-007_v1
  • Version Date: 05/12/2023
  • Document Type: Form
  • Download Form Here: EXPERT WITNESS STATEMENT
  • Document/Version No:UoT-HR-ER-OHS-FM-002_v1
  • Version Date: 05/12/2023
  • Document Type: Form
  • Download Form Here: RECORD OF CONSULTATION
  • Document/Version No: UoT-HR-FM-006_V1
  • Version Date: 05/12/2023

Meet the Team

Mr. Freddie M. Joe

Senior Assistant Registrar (SAR) - Employee Relations & OHSE

Mrs. Maureen Y. Dangeng

Administration Officer - Employee Relations

Ms. Aplena Lalave

Officer - Occupational Health & Safety Environment

Ms. Stella Ipang

Officer - Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion