We emphasise that staff present themselves in a neat, professional manner consistent with making the most positive impression on clients and potential clients.
In the context of an international campus, there are distinctive features that need to be taken into account when developing guidelines for dress. They are:
- Some students may come from conservative cultures and will be more comfortable if they encounter staff whose dress is not confronting. This is especially the case with certain fashion trends, eg exposed midriffs.
- Staff will seem more credible when professionally dressed.
While there might be some flexibility around the margins, there can be no compromise for staff on the requirement for a neat, professional appearance, which presents the college in the most positive light.
Accordingly, the following principles will apply:
- Dress should be smart casual. Staff should use common sense and judgement in this regard.
- Sandals or thongs do not meet the standard of “business attire” and should not be worn. (WHS considerations also apply.)
- T-shirts should not be worn.
- No exposed midriffs or extremely short skirts.
- Wear name or college tags if provided to you.
