Men Need Not Apply?

Fredpro writes "I was just browsing through my University's online jobs listing, and of the three relevant positions available one specifically (and quite obviously) encourages females to apply.
The job is in the physics/engineering/computer science field and I understand that females are a minority in this particular area. My question is, are they allowed to recommend a specific gender should apply? I'm unsure, and before I whine to the employer, I would like to get my facts straight. Thanks!" Also note that this University is in Australia.

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