Leaving CSU
The CSU Enterprise Agreement [PDF] - (Part 6) outlines the arrangements for separation of employment from the University.
- Notice of intention to Resign or Retire
- The Exit Process - Forms, Checklist and Surveys
- Planning for Retirement
- Fixed Term Contracts
- Casual Employees
- Redundancy & Retrenchment
- Medical Reasons
- Superannuation Information
Notice of Intention to Resign or Retire [Voluntary Separation]
The usual period of notice for a resignations are:
- Academic staff - 3 months [normally to take effect at the end of a teaching session].
- General staff - 2 weeks
A lesser period may be agreed between an employee and the University.
The Exit Process - Forms, Checklist and Surveys
An employee who is considering leaving CSU should first speak with their immediate supervisor to discuss options and determine if any action can be taken that may overcome the need for resignation . Once the decision has been taken to leave, the employee will contact the Division of Human Resources who will ensure the following processes are followed:
- The employee will complete the Notification of Exit Form
- The manager and employee will together complete the Employee Exits: Checklist for Managers which will outline the actions to be taken to handover the role and to return University property.
- The Division of Human Resources will notify the employee in writing that the exit has been accepted. This will include the actions to be taken to finalise employment, salary and superannuation entitlements and benefits.
- The employee will be asked to complete the Leaving CSU Survey.
- All employees will have the opportunity to arrange an exit interview with Human Resources staff. Some interviews will be automatically arranged in instances where the University requires additional information for workforce planning purposes.
Planning for Retirement
Planning for retirement is part of an overall career management strategy for all employees. Whilst the notion of a traditional retirement age of 65 is no longer relevant since the abolition of compulsory retirement, employees still need to plan for their eventual separation from the University.
Transition to Retirement Options. This document lists the range of transition options for employees nearing retirement. These are to be considered when negotiating work objectives within the performance management scheme.
Expiration of a Fixed Term Contract
The CSU Enterprise Agreement [clause 23.11] details the notice to be given to a fixed-term employee of intention to renew, or not to renew, employment with the employee upon the expiry of the contract. Contact the HR Services team for advice in this matter.
Casual Employees
Managers will give the casual person an appropriate period of notice if their services are no longer required, or their performance is unsatisfactory. Contact the HR Services team for advice in this matter.
Redundancy and Retrenchment Provisions
Employees undergoing redundancy or involuntary termination are managed though Clause 37 of the CSU Enterprise Agreement which sets out the options to assist the University to adjust staffing profile to enable it to meet its strategic objectives. Contact the Director, Employee Relations ext 84632 for advice in this matter.
Medical reasons
The procedures for leaving CSU due to medical reasons are detailed in Clause 39 of the CSU Enterprise Agreement. Contact the HR Services team for information regarding process and entitlements.
Superannuation
Contact the Superannuation Officer super@csu.edu.au for information regarding entitlements under the various superannuation schemes.