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News 4 SeptemberShare your thoughts on communication at ACU by taking part in the Staff Communication Survey by Friday 13 September.
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. |
Share your thoughts on communication at ACU by taking part in the Staff Communication Survey by Friday 13 September.
Congratulations to ACU Professor Daryl Higgins and the team behind the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment Study who have won a Queensland Child Protection Week Award.
A message from Executive Dean of Health Sciences Professor Suzanne Chambers: I continue to be inspired by ACU’s staff, in the commitment they show to the greater good and to the value they place on th...
ACU Library’s Research Engagement team invites all researchers and higher degree research (HDR) students to join updated Research Essentials skills sessions for Semester 2.
Belated Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads and father-figures. Hear from ACU working parent Timothy Ly about how access to leave and flexible working arrangements helped when he became a fa...
The Library is pleased to introduce SIFT, a robust methodology designed to enhance student information evaluation skills.
Applications for ACU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning and the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching close on Monday 9 September.
Hear from staff and students about how they are navigating the potential of generative artificial intelligence. Register for HELTA's three-part series to explore GenAI’s impact and applications in hig...
We are in the middle of National Child Protection Week – it’s a great reminder to check out ACU resources on safeguarding our students.
Under the Obelisk, a striking monumental sculpture by acclaimed artist Akio Makigawa, is the latest addition to the ACU Art Collection
Teaching staff are encouraged to check their units have been correctly linked to their names for the Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys in upcoming teaching periods.
Members of the university community are warmly invited to join this online forum on 6 September.
Lecturers in Charge are encouraged to communicate with their students when they are referred for potential academic misconduct. A guide with ready-to-use text is now available, read and download a cop...
Join the conversation and register for the free online Equity @ ACU Symposium, to be held on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will feature keynote addresses from leaders in equity research, experts in ...
Lecturers in Charge (LICs) are now able to make a determination of poor academic practice as an outcome of an investigation into academic misconduct. Register for upcoming workshops and access guidanc...
Equity @ ACU Week is fast approaching. Join the conversation and register for the online Equity @ACU Symposium, a professional learning event for all staff on 9 and 10 October. The symposium will expl...
The library has created an AI hub, which explores the responsible and ethical use of generative technology.
A message from Executive Dean Faculty of Education and Arts Professor Mary Ryan: I am excited to announce the launch of Synergy, an innovative platform designed to foster collaborations between academ...
IT invites you to participate in a Technology in Teaching Spaces survey to gather feedback on the usability, reliability, and overall experience to improve future designs and focus investment.
All staff are warmly invited to participate in upcoming graduation ceremonies held in Sydney and Melbourne to offer a final show of support and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.
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