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Summary:
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The University is committed to developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. Employees will be provided with access to appropriate developmental programmes to increase their skills, broaden their experience and enhance their future career opportunities. These programmes are designed to improve performance and efficiency; and to assist in the achievement of the University's objectives.
The University's Learning and Development Policy provides the opportunity for all employees to access appropriate Professional Developmental Programs coordinated by Human Resources to increase their skills, broaden their experience and enhance their future career opportunities. Learning and employee development programmes include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ongoing employee development;
- Training of heads of departments, faculties or other operational units and work teams;
- Training of managers and supervisors in people management techniques;
- Training in the application of University policy and procedure, especially human resources and workplace health and safety policy;
- Interpersonal skills development and enhancement, including customer service and communication skills;
- Technical skills; and
- Career development strategies.
All academic employees will also have access to a range of employee development opportunities including, but not limited to programmes and consultative services on teaching development and instruction advances. Employees are required to commit to training as required to meet the operational and technological requirements of the University's strategic focus.
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