Grow and retain your skills

As the higher education sector continues to transform and respond to the changing needs of students, building on your foundational knowledge and skills by expanding your knowledge and developing new skills is both critical and rewarding.

To support staff in their ongoing professional development, registrations are now open in Staff Connect to a variety of workshops and information sessions which form our 2021 Learning and Development Program.

Now is a good opportunity to discuss your learning and development goals with your supervisor, and record how these contribute to your career progression in your Progress Plan. The Progress Plan Conversation Guides for academic and professional staff are useful resources when planning these goals and activities.

Upcoming workshops: Communicating for Leadership Success

There are still places available in the Communicating for Leadership Success workshop next Tuesday 30 March, 9.30am-1.30pm AEDT.

This workshop is designed for all staff and supports the development of effective communication. This skill is fundamental to successful leadership and an essential tool to maintain strong, lasting working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the university.

Workshops in April

Embracing Change, 12 April, 9.30am-1.30pm
Leave Matters - Personal and Parental Leave, 19 April, 10.30am-11.30am
Flexible Working Arrangements Supervisor Info Session, 20 April 11am-12pm
Developing Yourself and Others, 22 April, 9.30am-1.30pm
Tough Conversations, 27 April, 9.30am-12.45pm
Commercial ACUmen (2 half-day workshops), 28 and 29 April, 9am-12pm

More information

More information on each workshop is available via the registration link and will also be shared in the Learning and Development group on Workplace.

All programs are aligned to the Capability Development Framework. 

We welcome your feedback and suggestions on the programs. This can be provided by clicking on the feedback icon located at the bottom right of the Service Central portal.