What is an ‘identified position?’
- An identified position is when a role has been reserved for a person with a particular attribute.
- It is a form of positive discrimination which is lawful when the attribute is considered to qualify the person as ‘disadvantaged’ or ‘under-represented.’
- For example an employer may advertise that they will only consider Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders for a position. The employer has the right to do this as identified positions are allowed as an exemption to discrimination laws.
Read some more FAQS from our Anti-Discrimination section