Our Culture and Workplace

Our Culture

We believe in the power of our people, and we celebrate and prize their creativity, contribution and talents. At The Gordon, everyone is welcomed, everyone is valued, and everyone can make a difference. This is the spirit of our culture, and it stems from our values, which were the result of a collective employee voice. They define who we are, what we stand for and are the reference for our actions and decisions.

We are The Gordon

We are one team, united through purpose, strengthened by our differences and better for our collective contribution

We bring our best

We deliver results that make a difference, and of which we are proud

We create the future

We think big and bold and push ourselves to be better

We are student minded

We put our students at the centre of our every decision and action

Recognition and appreciation

A culture that helps people to thrive begins with recognition. We ensure that recognition and appreciation is central to everyone’s experience, and is something that anyone can do at any time. Whether this is expressed as everyday thanks and gratitude, through our NAIDOC awards, applauding career milestones or celebrating extra effort, little victories and big wins.

We know our focus on this improves the quantity and quality of our people’s experiences at work - experiences that help them reach higher, accomplish more, and want to stay.

Our Community

By joining The Gordon community you will be able to take part in Gordon wide events that bring employees together. You can support our students help create
their futures by taking part in the student run Café, massages, haircuts and more.

Being inclusive

Our people thrive in a diverse and vibrant environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe. We provide a workplace of equal opportunity, accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, where everyone has the right to be themselves and, where our diversity is a catalyst for the experiences of our student community.

Our commitments to you:

Acceptance

We provide a safe environment free from discrimination, which values and respects everyone for who they are.

Diversity

We welcome and celebrate people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation.

Belonging

We are a community connected by common purpose, and we will support, enable and encourage each other every step of the way.

Events and activities we are passionate about:

IDAHOBIT

Celebrate and appreciate our diverse community, stand up for equality for all members of society and champion inclusion in our workplace.

Wear It Purple

Demonstrating our support for LGBTIQA+ young people and ensuring that they can feel proud of who they are.

NAIDOC week

Celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Reconciliation Week

Learn about our shared histories, cultures,
and achievements, and explore how each of
us can contribute to achieving reconciliation.

Cultural Awareness

Celebrating our multicultural community
through events, learning opportunities and
industry connection.