Division of Human Resources

Aims

• To provide a forum to discuss the role and responsibilities and share practice as part of induction and development;
• To identify key issues and develop strategies to effectively manage these issues and the position;
• To engage in professional development opportunities, including course reviews and mentoring and leadership programs.
  

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This is a forum for staff at Executive Levels 4 and 5.

Aims

• To provide an opportunity for Directors to focus on the topics that interest them and interact with colleagues to discuss significant developments at CSU including identification of professional development needs on a University-wide basis for staff at this level.
• The Forum can then provide advice to the University about the ways in which they can best be supported to address these identified needs. These meetings will also provide a link to the other Forums, the opportunity to network and to learn from one another and, in so doing, build a stronger community of leaders within the University.

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Membership of this forum is open to all general staff at Levels 7-9 and Level 6 staff who have an identified leadership role in the University.

Aims

• To provide the opportunity to network and to learn from one another and, in so doing, build a stronger community of leaders within the University;
• To identify professional development needs on a University-wide basis, and then provide advice to the University about the ways in which these needs can be met.

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Membership of this forum is for all Professors of the University (Level E Academic Appointments), excluding the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellors. The Professors meet annually in July with the University Council.

Aims

• To provide advice and advocacy to the University on academic and strategic matters concerning the conduct and development of teaching and post-graduate supervision, research, and community and professional service;
• To be a source of professorial nominees to serve on various University bodies including: Academic Senate; University Research and Management Committee; and selections and promotions to academic Level D and E positions;
• To act as a collegial forum for Professors of the University; and
• To advise on or participate in programs of professional development relevant to the exercise of academic leadership by Professors in the University

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Role of the Senior Women's Forum

• To promote cultural change in the University by providing input into strategic planning and policy directions and critical decision making bodies within the University
• To provide support for women to take on senior leadership roles within the University
• To support networking / the strengthening of links and the circulation of information amongst senior women within the University
• To provide a forum for meeting with senior women at other universities and in other sectors/linking with networks beyond the University
• To support the leadership, professional development and advancement of women generally within the University and
• To support mentoring programs so as to significantly contribute to the career development of University women

Membership is limited to women at Academic Levels D&E and General Staff HEW Levels 10 and above

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The Vice-Chancellor's Forum is an opportunity for senior managers from across the University to collectively explore the major challenges and opportunities for the University, and to have input into key strategic issues facing the University.

Senior managers benefit from participation in the forum in the following ways:

• Input into University strategic planning and management.
• Network, share information and collaborate with other senior managers in decision making.
• Participate in professional development

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This forum is for staff with a liaison function as a major part of their role.

Aims

• To recognise the critical role played by staff with a liaison role in providing a 'one University' approach to customer service linking Divisions/Faculties and the University's internal and external clients
• To foster networking and a sense of common understanding of the liaison role
• To provide an opportunity for the University to assist this group to address their professional development needs

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Membership of this forum is open to all Heads of School and invited Associate Heads of School. The forum meets regularly via videoconference with a 2 day professional development conference held annually.

Aims

• Network and exchange ideas aimed at proactively contributing to the strategic direction of the University;
• Provide input to University, Divisional and Academic committees/working parties/panels on issues relevant to the activities of Schools;
• Collaborate in relation to teaching, research, administration and other matters relevant to the University's current strategic direction, for the benefit of their Schools;
• Collaborate and provide input to the resourcing and infrastructure provided for Schools;
• Discuss issues related to enterprise bargaining negotiations;
• Clarify and discuss appropriate conditions for the Head of School position;
• Foster and plan Leadership and Management Development for Heads of School and aspirant Heads of School.

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Membership of this forum is open to the Executive Directors who report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). The Executive Directors of Human Resources and Finance are included by invitation.

Aims

• To work collaboratively on issues with a business development focus;
• A professional development opportunity that brings together staff at all stages of career development.

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Admin Focus is an internal, biennial conference sponsored by the Division of Human Resources for administrative staff .

Aims

• To recognise the significant contribution of administrative staff in office and support positions
• To increase awareness and understanding of professional development topics that are relevant to administrative staff
• To foster networking and a sense of community among administrative staff
  

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TechTrade has been a successful biennial conference for over ten years for staff who provide the business infrastructure to support CSU's learning, teaching and research activities. It is supported by the Division of Human Resources and sponsored by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). This conference is aimed at staff who work in the fields of information technology, facilities management, trades/services and laboratory and technical areas.

The program is structured to maximise networking opportunities and address the diverse interests and expertise of University staff. It is about your career, your colleagues - it is your Conference.

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The overarching purpose of the retreat is to provide an opportunity for professional development through reflection for members of the Senior Executive Committee at Charles Sturt University.

Aims

• To determine the purpose, effectiveness and appropriateness of SEC and to improve linkages within CSU,
• Review the SEC Terms of Reference and operating principles

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