Workforce Development
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Undergraduate and postgraduate courses for 2008
Charles Darwin University staff can take up an opportunity to enrol in either undergraduate or postgraduate courses following an agreement that was set up with the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) to allow many Higher Education places to be Commonwealth Government supported.
Find out more about courses that are Commonwealth Government supported, eligibility criteria to receive reimbursement, activity checklist and FAQs to guide you through the process:
- Commonwealth Government supported courses (CGS)
- Eligibility criteria
- Checklist
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Commonwealth Government supported courses (CGS) for 2008
Eligibility criteria
- Staff must be employed as a continuing appointment, or current fixed-term appointment of three or more years, or currently employed with CDU for the past three years with a likelihood of being offered further employment (view the Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (.pdf))
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident in Australia, or New Zealand resident
- You must have a valid offer from SATAC
- Selected course must align with your Performance Development Review goals and your Development Plan (PDRS form)
- Course must align with your current position description
- Must align with CDU Competency Framework (.pdf)
Checklist
- Gain approval from your area manager (discuss the application with your direct area manager prior to enrolling in course)
- Apply for the selected course through the normal channels (visit the SATAC website for information about applying)
- Adhere to admission dates for SATAC
- Complete the following forms:
- Forward all forms to the Staff Professional Development Consultant, Level 2, Building 29, Casuarina Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
Information regarding study assistance is available from Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (.pdf).
How long can I have worked at CDU to be eligible to receive reimbursements from this program?
You are entitled to study assistance if you are employed under the following:
- Continuing appointment
- Current fixed-term appointments of three or more years
- Employment with CDU for the past three years with a likelihood of being offered further employment
- Staff must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand resident.
Is this program only available for 2007?
The list of courses will change each year and changes can be seen on this website.
What happens in 2008?
Once you have been accepted and enrolled for 2007 into a Commonwealth Government supported place, you can continue with that course until completion.
How do I receive the payment?
You must pay the course fee up front and then seek reimbursement upon successful completion of each unit. Full reimbursement is available to full-time staff and part-time staff will receive a pro rata rate of reimbursement depending on work hours.
What happens if I move to another position at CDU or resign?
If you move to another position, so long as the course continues to align with your position description and the course remains within your same focus area (in line with your PDRS) then you will be able to claim the reimbursement even if you have changed your position within CDU.
If you were to resign from CDU, there will be a repayment obligation for up to two years post completion of your course units. For more information on this please view clause 3.1.6 Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (.pdf) or contact Staff Professional Development on 8946 6417.
Is the program available for casual staff?
The definition of staff in the CDU Union Collective Agreement 2006-2007 is any employee who is continuing, fixed-term, part-time or casual. You will still need to meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the first question above.
What happens if I fail a unit?
There is no reimbursement available if you fail a unit.
What if I get a "show cause" or get excluded?
You will not be reimbursed unless you complete each unit successfully. See exclusion rules (.pdf).
What if I am interested in VET courses?
VTE Commonwealth Government supported courses are available now.
For any more information on these staff development opportunities, please call one of the Staff Professional Development Consultants on 8946 6417 or email Staff.PD@cdu.edu.au.
