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Celebrating the Jubilee Year for Pilgrims of Hope
News 19 MarchA message from the Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers.
The full list of recently updated HR policies and procedures, and summary of the changes made to each, is available in the tables below.
The updated documents are available on the HR policies and procedure page of the ACU website.
| Policy or Procedure | Update |
|---|---|
| Visa Selection for Overseas Staff and Visitors Procedure | New procedure which provides information and practical advice to support hiring managers when considering prospective employees from overseas. This procedure should be read in conjunction with the Recruitment of Overseas Staff Procedure. |
| Recruitment of Overseas Staff Procedure | New procedure which provides information and practical advice to support the recruitment of all international prospective employees and business visitors of the University, to hold a valid entry permit (Visa) before arrival in Australia. This procedure should be read in conjunction with the Recruitment and Selection Procedure. |
| Participation of Staff in ER Guidelines Policy | General update of employment related committee information in line with the ACU Staff Enterprise Agreement 2017 - 2021 and updates to memberships of the Academic Promotions Committee. |
| Staff Induction Policy |
Updated to reflect that staff induction is now online and includes updates to program components. |
| Pre-Retirement Agreement Policy | Updated to reflect a changed approach to the application of the policy and associated staff benefits in pre-retirement agreements. |
| Recreational Leave (including Annual Leave) Policy | Updated to clarify the conditions for purchased annual leave. |
| Legal Requirement Training Policy | Changed to include a process of approval for programs to be included in legal requirement training. |
| Employment of Sessional Academic Staff Policy | Update to item 6.1.2 under preparation for lecturers and tutorials with removal of "updating unit outlines and reading lists"; and item 6.4 under conditions of employment to clarify payment of academic activities. |
| Salary Packaging Policy |
Revised to include 'ACU Sport Gym membership fee (Melbourne and North Sydney campus)' under 4.3.1.2 - Category A (FBT Exempt) Benefit Items. |
A message from the Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers.
Want to experience all the excitement and atmosphere of the Jubilee Year in Rome? Register for the 2025 Staff Pilgrimage.
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A message from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education Professor Tania Broadley: I would like to thank everyone across ACU who has welcomed me so warmly over the past few months.
Will you be leading or participating in an ACU recruitment process this year? Enrol in our new mandatory training module today to better understand ACU’s hiring practices.
The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Academy is hosting an online showcase featuring the most popular papers from our 2024 Showcase of Teaching and Learning event. Join us on Wednesday 26 March ...
In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 - 23 March) the Access and Disability Service is proud to announce the launch of low sensory retreats across our campuses.
ACU will pilot disabling the Turnitin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Indicator tool. Read about the decision and how to provide sufficient evidence in cases of suspected academic misconduct.
The Library's AI Hub provides resources to build your confidence in using AI in an effective, ethical and responsible way.
A message from the Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Woods: As I approach my fourth month at ACU, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I’ve received.
Harmony Week (17 - 23 March) is an annual celebration that recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together people from all different backgrounds.
All staff need to be aware of the University's responsibilities under the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the accompanying National Code.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Jessica Russ-Smith who has been honoured with the 2024 Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning – the Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Educa...
Beginning Thursday, 6 March these 15-minute power sessions will get you thinking about a range of contemporary topics and tools in higher education.
Join the Work-Integrated Learning Australia (WILA) conversation to explore how financial literacy impacts wellbeing and participation in unpaid WIL. Discover how placement design and delivery can maxi...
We offer a range of support programs and activities to ensure all students can make the most of their time at ACU. The student referral guide to support services outlines all our available student ser...
Changes to the process for casual staff to apply for conversion to ongoing employment took effect on Wednesday 26 February 2025, as a result of legislative changes.
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