Staff Development & Training

The importance of higher education in Australia's continuing development has become a central feature to the planning of both public and private enterprise. There have been increased performance pressures on higher education which have been reflected in growing demands on all staff. The new environment for higher education demands an organisational as well as an individual response.

The University of Western Australia is committed to optimising opportunities for all staff to improve their levels of skills and knowledge to improve the quality of workplace productivity and staff satisfaction. The development of staff is a joint responsibility shared by individual staff members, managers and supervisors, and the institution. Individual staff members are encouraged to seek appropriate developmental opportunities both within the University and externally. Managers and supervisors are expected to ensure access to relevant staff development activities for individuals, including secondments and acting positions, and for groups of staff.

Staff development at the University is designed to assist staff in meeting new demands through a range of developmental and skill building activities. Organisational support is provided for all staff by the Centre for Staff Development and through a range of departmental and faculty initiatives, and for academic staff through study leave.

Staff Development Policy Statement