We value the contributions our staff make to the fabric of the University, and in recognition of this, we offer a number of staff benefits.
From training and professional development opportunities, to study opportunities and access to facilities and resources, our comprehensive benefits scheme enables us to be champions for the health, wellbeing, and professional development of the Bond staff community.
A career at Bond provides a range of tangible benefits.
Salary: Competitive remuneration, up to 17.5 per cent employer superannuation contributions (for eligible staff), salary packaging options, and up to 18 or 26 weeks of paid parental leave (for eligible staff).
Career: Professional development leave (for academic staff), Vice Chancellor’s Awards (performance recognition), Study Assistance Scheme (eligibility criteria apply), and career development services.
Facilities and resources: Access to library facilities and resources, use of Sports Centre (nominal fees apply), bulk-billing Medical Centre, and ATMs on campus.
Discounts: Free parking on campus, corporate discounts on private health insurance, and discounts via our online merchandise shop.
Relocation: Relocating to Queensland? Bond may be able to contribute towards relocation expenses if you successfully obtain a position at the University.
Our staff have opportunities to continually enhance and refine their skills and capabilities. From self-paced online training courses and microcredentials, through to leadership development and tertiary qualifications, Bond University is committed to providing staff with opportunities to grow and develop their skills for their chosen career.
We encourage Bond staff to continuously improve the capabilities required for their current appointment, and to also consider development opportunities to prepare them for progression or alternative roles within the University.
The Staff Engagement and Development Office is dedicated to the wellbeing and development of staff. They aim to create personalised and flexible experiences for staff through personal, professional, social, and cultural development and wellbeing opportunities. These are achieved through:
Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.
Explore our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and opportunities below.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Bond University acknowledges the Kombumerri people, the traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the University now stands. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
We embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture across every level of study, research activity, and work engagement, and strive to create a strong, vibrant, and visible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on our campus. We aim to provide a culturally inclusive environment with equitable educational access and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our point of distinction is our superior student retention and progression, and excellent graduate outcomes compared to the national average.
Our Indigenous Workforce Strategy recognises the value of a strong, vibrant, visible, and respected Indigenous community on campus. In doing so, we aim to:
Our Indigenous Staff Network is comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees from across the University. The Network was established to bring an extra layer of support and to provide a place of collaboration and shared knowledge.
The Indigenous Staff Network is composed of the following members:
In recognition of our drive to increase Indigenous participation and representation, Bond officially opened the Nyombil Centre in September 2012. The name ‘Nyombil’ promotes unity and was given to Bond University by an Aboriginal Elder.
Culturally speaking, the Centre promotes engagement by assisting students and the University to connect with the local Indigenous community. Our Elder in Residence is Uncle John Graham.
Meaning 'friend' in the Yugambeh language, the Jimbelung Room is a shared space in which our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and higher degree by research (HDR) students can gather to support and build stronger networks, both with each other and the wider Bond community. Opened in October 2020 by the Vice Chancellor, the Jimbelung Room is located upstairs from the Nyombil Centre.
The mural painted for the room, entitled 'Paradise', was a joint effort of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and staff, and represents the beautiful Gold Coast, its flora, and traditional Indigenous foods.
Bond University is home to Australia’s largest private collection of Indigenous art on public display, thanks to the generosity of Dr Patrick Corrigan AM.
Dr Corrigan almost single-handedly built the University's Indigenous and non-Indigenous art collection through personal donations and procurement. As an avid collector, Dr Corrigan’s motivation for these works is that they be shared. Whilst many collectors prefer to house artworks in their homes, Dr Corrigan is adamant that his selected pieces provide enjoyment for a wider audience.
The Corrigan Walk was created to provide a tour of the Indigenous art held in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. The Corrigan Walk tour is guided by a Bond staff member or student, and takes approximately one hour. During the tour, guests learn the history of Indigenous art, interesting facts about the artists, and the stories behind the paintings.
Public tours are held once a semester, with staff, students, and the general public welcome to attend.
Bond University treats all staff with the same level of consideration, empathy, and duty of care, including those who may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, or questioning (LGBTIQ). We strive to provide an environment that is safe and supportive, and that has a genuine respect for individuality and diversity.
We provide support to LGBTIQ staff and students through the Bond University Ally Network, whose members act as a point of contact for staff and students to discuss LGBTIQ issues and concerns.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an environment for all staff and students to participate in employment and study without obstacles. When requested, Bond University can make reasonable adjustments to work and/or the workplace to provide disability support and ensure staff with a disability or health condition are able to fulfil the requirements of a position.
We strive to empower women at Bond to connect and make a tangible difference by instilling a sense of compassion, care, community, and respect through the Bond University Women’s Network (BUWN). The Network is active and has made a strong contribution to the culture of bringing people together through various initiatives hosted throughout the year.
