Staff

Consistent with the University’s intention to renegotiate Enterprise Agreements which ensure the University is a viable and sustainable organisation into the future, promote inclusive and equitable work practices and provide supportive and flexible career pathways, as advised on 19 June in Universe the University has proposed specific clauses that will provide: Ceremonial and Cultural Leave to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees; Domestic and Family Violence Leave to permanent and fixed term employees; Access to paid Parental Leave that is equitable and inclusive to all family structures; 17% employer superannuation contributions to part time permanent employees; and Provide easier access to paid personal days when required.

The extended deadline to submit to present at THETA 2019 is in fast approaching!

School of Education language education academic, Associate Professor Honglin Chen, has been appointed as the new Associate Dean, Graduate Research.

Academic staff are invited to attend a one-hour session on How and Why to Write for The Conversation on Wednesday 17 October from 2.00-3.30pm in the Building 39b, Level 1 boardroom (Room 39-129).

October to December is a very busy time of year for all of us, so to best meet your staff recruitment needs, as per previous years please be aware of some key timelines for both competitive (advertised) and direct appointments: Pre-Christmas advertising for internal and external competitive recruitment – please submit via eRecruitment before Friday 19 October 2018.

StatePlus (formerly State Super Financial Services) will be on campus at UOW on 7th November.

For the month of October, nlc novated is bringing in new lease deals. You can find everything you need from Land Rovers to Hyundai’s all at competitive prices.

We are pleased to advise that UniSuper will be conducting the above seminar on 18 October, in Building 67-301 This seminar is suitable for members aged 45-59, and covers the key issues to consider leading up to retirement.

Although rain has fallen over parts of New South Wales in the past few days, this has not ended the drought.

Have you been thinking about postgraduate study?

The University continues to meet with staff and their representatives, with bargaining timeslots available through to November.

Have you ever felt in need of your own personal coach who could listen to your issues and help you identify ways to be more satisfied and effective at work?

Are you a Professional Services Staff member and studying in 2019 towards an undergraduate degree or an award course (Certificate I to Advanced Diploma)?

Supplementary Funding can help with the cost for professional services staff to attend external short courses, conferences, seminars or workshops that are supported by your faculty/division.

This draft schedule includes meeting details for University Council and Council Committees, Academic Senate and its committees, as well as Faculty and other University Committees.