HR

• UniSuper Online Investment Market Update - 2008-12-03

  For UniSuper members, there is an online investment market update presentation now availble.

• Salvation Army Christmas Appeal 2008 - 2008-11-26

  Human Resources is coordinating the collection of non-perishable food items for distribution by the Salvation Army this Christmas.
  

• Adjustments to the 2008 Performance Development Review Implementation - 2008-11-25

  Following feedback from staff and consultation with the NTEU, some adjustments have been made to this year's Performance Development Review implementation.

• OHS Consultation Changes - 2008-11-25

  Changes to how OHS Consultation is undertaken at Macquarie University is being proposed.

• Car Leasing and Competition For Employees - 2008-11-24

  Macquarie University has teamed up with salary packaging  provider (nlc) to give employees the opportunity to save on owning and operating a car.

• Work Parties over Christmas - 2008-11-24

  For those of you attending Faculty, Office or other work events over the coming weeks, I hope you have an enjoyable holiday season. It is always a great time of year to catch up with colleagues and celebrate.

• Performance Development Review Briefing - 2008-11-11

  There will be a briefing session regarding Performance Development Review at 12pm, Tuesday 11 November, in Building C5C, Theatre 1.

• New Academic Promotions Policy - 2008-11-10

  Professor Judyth Sachs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Provost), has approved a new Academic Promotions Policy (and associated Procedures and Guidelines) for commencement from 1 January 2009.

• Update on PDR and Performance Ratings - 2008-11-07

  A number of staff have raised concerns regarding the implementation of the Performance and Development Review (PDR) system.  This update is to clarify these issues and to highlight the changes we have made based on feedback we have received over the past weeks.

• OHS Newsletter November 2008 - 2008-11-07

  This issue provides information on Keeping Cool this summer and Pedestrian Safety.

• UniSuper Seminar - 2008-11-04

  All UniSuper members, particularly those members who are planning on leaving or retiring, within 18 months are invited to attend a seminar 'Your Super Benefits when you leave' from 1-2pm on Tuesday 18 November in E7BT3 to be presented by Frank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper.

• OHS Update - 2008-10-30

  A new OHS information bulletin, on the topic of "Non Smoking Zone Declaration", is now online.

• OHS Information Bulletin - 2008-10-22

  An OHS Information Bulletin, on the subject "Laser Pointers - Legal or Not?", is now available online.

• World Indigenous Peoples Conference: Staff Sponsorship - 2008-10-16

  We are seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous peoples of any nation who are working at Macquarie, to attend the World Indigenous Peoples Conference: Education (WIPC:E) being held on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne, Australia from 7-11 December 2008.

• Unisuper Salary Sacrifice Seminar - 2008-10-10

  UniSuper members are invited to attend a seminar on Salary Sacrifice from 1-2pm on Tuesday 21 October 2008 in E7BT3, to be presented by Frank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper.

• Professional Development Stream: MQ Women - 2008-10-08

  Expressions of Interest are sought from Macquarie women to attend the full day workshop "Public Sector - Ethics, Values and Leadership", on Wednesday 10 December at MGSM.

• AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) Introductory Course for Staff and Students - 2008-10-08

  The Equity and Diversity Unit invite you to join an interesting and fun 5 week (2.5 hours/week)  "Introduction to Auslan" course starting Tuesday 14 October from 3-5.30pm.

• Information for State Super Members - 2008-10-08

  The September 2008 edition of SuperViews is now available.

• October OHS Newsletter - 2008-10-03

  The October OHS Newsletter is now online.

• Heads of Departments - 2008-09-29

  Macquarie is now calling for expressions of interest to the positions of Heads of Departments.

• UniSuper Seminar - Introduction to investing for your future - 2008-09-17

  All UniSuper members are invited to attend a seminar to be presented by Frank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper from 1-2pm on 23 September 2008 in E7BT3.

• OHS Newsletter - September 2008 - 2008-09-08

  This issue provides information to assist you in setting up your chair correctly as well as providing information on the Online OHS Training.

• Staff Development Grants and MGSM Scholarships - 2008-09-01

  To aid in staff development we have two programs available to general staff members. Grants for General Staff Development are competitive grants that General staff can access for study tours and opportunities to develop technical skills. The MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff provides an opportunity for two General Staff to attend the MGSM Postgraduate Certificate program each year.

• Academic Restructure - 2008-08-29

  Following our decision to proceed with the new Faculty structure, the University has been consulting with staff about the implementation of this change.  We are now proceeding with the steps required to set up the new structure.  As expected, this will have a number of implications for General Staff and some Academic Roles in the new Faculties.

• Online Registration for Staff Development Courses - 2008-08-29

  The process for registering for Staff Development courses has now changed to enable staff to register for courses online.

• UniSuper Salary Sacrifice for Casual Employees - 2008-08-21

  Casual employees will be able to salary sacrifice a percentage of their salary into UniSuper starting pay period 10 September 2008. This will be for work performed from 28 August 2008.

• General Staff Grants - 2008-08-11

  Applications for General Staff Grants are due on Friday 12 September 2008. These Grants provide funds for staff development opportunities outside of the University.

• 2008 'Your Say' Survey Results - 2008-08-11

  The summary report for Macquarie University's 2008 'Your Say' Survey is now available on the HR website.

• OHS Newsletter - August 2008 - 2008-08-07

  This issue covers the safe use of Heaters and microwaves on campus.

• Academic Restructure Implementation Proposal - 2008-07-29

  The University can confirm its decision to proceed with the changes associated with the academic restructure and release a proposed implementation plan and time frames.

• Academic Restructure - Appointment of Heads of Department - 2008-07-29

  As part of the Implementation of the new Academic Structure a significant number of Heads of Department roles will need to be filled before the end of the year.

• Emergency Evacuation Drills - 2008-07-25

  Commencing on 30 July 2008, Emergency Evacuation Drills will be conducted across campus.

• Working during World Youth Day - 2008-07-14

  As you are almost certainly aware we expect there will be major disruptions and delays to transport and commuting during the World Youth Day events.

• July 2008 OHS Newsletter - 2008-07-07

  OHS Newsletter July 2008 - Wet weather safety - Tips on preventing slips, trips and falls.

• Bank Double Deposits - 2008-07-04

  It appears that one bank made duplicate deposits to employee accounts on Wednesday night.  So far it appears to be isolated to Westpac Bank account holders.

• General Staff Change Process - 2008-06-27

  Following presentations to General staff conducted in June, Human Resources are releasing further documents supporting the change proposal.

• UniSuper Consultative Committee - General Staff Representative Vacancy - 2008-06-19

  Following completion of the nomination process amongst eligible staff, one nomination for the vacant position has been received.

• General Staff Change Consultation Session - 2008-06-17

  The follow up consultation session for the new General Staff Faculty structures has been scheduled for Thursday 19 June.

• June 2008 OHS Newsletter - 2008-06-17

  OHS Newsletter June 2008 - How clean is your keyboard & Reporting Incidents & Injuries.
  

• HR Online - System Maintenance June 13 - 2008-06-13

  HR Online will be unavailable from 2pm to 7pm today, Friday 13 June 2008, for system maintenance.

• Space Guidelines Working Party - 2008-06-10

  Following a meeting between the Vice-Chancellor and the NTEU Space Policy Group this morning, a working group will be set up to review the Space Guidelines and the effects on the AFTRS building.

• General Staff Restructure Documents - 2008-06-06

  General Staff Faculty structure documents are now available online.

• PDR Training for Supervisors of Academic Staff - 2008-06-05

  There will be 4 sessions of the PDR Module 3 for academic supervisor staff in the month of July.

• UniSuper Seminar for New Members - 2008-06-04

  Correction to date of UniSuper Seminar - it should be TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2008.

• Seminar for new UniSuper Members - 2008-06-03

  There will be a UniSuper seminar for new members and anyone else who would like to attend on Tuesday 10 June 2008.  

• General Staff Faculty Change Proposal - 2008-05-29

  As a part of the review of Academic Structure, Human Resources have been working on the design of a new General Staff Faculty support structure.

• New Staff Development Website - 2008-05-20

  Human Resources have just released a new Staff Development website.

• Salary Packaging Service - New Provider and Information Session - 2008-05-16

  As part of the Human Resources continuous improvement program we have appointed nlc Pty Limited (NLC) to manage and maximise the benefits of our Salary Packaging program.

• Internal Vacancy/Secondment Opportunity - 2008-05-14

  There is an internal vacancy/secondment opportunity in Human Resources for an Equity & Diversity Officer.

• Salary Packaging Service - New Provider - 2008-05-12

  The University has appointed nlc, an Australian owned company which specialises in salary packaging, to work closely with us and our employees, to deliver a high quality, competitive and customer-focused salary packaging service.

• 'Super Views' - State Super Newsletter April 2008 - 2008-05-09

  Super Views April 2008 - a member newsletter for State Super members. 

• OHS Newsletter - May 2008 - 2008-05-05

  OHS Newsletter, May 2008 - Body Posture and Stretching

• Academic Promotions – 2008 - 2008-04-24

  Applications are now open for the Academic Promotions Round for 2008.

• Salary Sacrifice for U@MQ Active (Fitness Centre) - 2008-04-24

  You can now salary sacrifice (deduct pre-tax) for membership fees to U@MQ Active  Fitness Centre.

• Cert IV in Business (Front Line Management) - 2008-04-03

  Closing date for applications for the above program is Monday, 14 April.

• Updated OSP Form - 2008-04-01

  The Outside Studies Program (OSP) application form has been updated.

• 'Your Say' Staff Survey 2008 - 2008-03-25

  The 2008 'Your Say' staff survey will be launched today, Tuesday 25 March and is open for completion until Friday 4 April.

• General Staff Competitive Grants - 2008-03-03

  Staff are reminded that Applications for General Staff Grants are due in Human Resources on the 28 March 2008.

• Superannuation / Retirement Planning Seminars - 2008-02-25

  State Super Financial Services are offering seminars to all staff.

• Appointment of Dean of Students - 2008-02-20

  Dr Julian De Merrick has been appointed as Dean of Students.

• Curriculum Renewal - 2008-02-11

  Staff invited to participate in the important project of Curriculum Renewal. 

• State Super Newsletter - 2008-01-23

  For State Super Members the lastest issue of SuperViews is now available.

• 2008 Parking Deductions - 2008-01-14

  Staff should note that 2007 parking permits are valid until the end of February 2008.

• Implementation of Academic Review and Outline of Change Process for General Staff - 2007-12-05

  The consultation phase of the Academic Review is now complete in relation to academic staff and the University is ready to implement the new four Faculty structure.

• International Day of People with a Disability - 2007-12-03

  International Day of People with a Disability - Monday 3 December 2007

• Concessional Day - December 24 - 2007-11-30

  Following the Vice Chancellor's approval of 24th December as an additional concessional day - staff should note that leave applied for and debited in respect of that day will be recredited.