Workforce Development
Staff professional development assistance
A number of options are available for staff to undertake professional development activities and receive financial assistance. All staff must meet the eligibility criteria in the Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines
Assistance schemes:
- Staff study reimbursement scheme
- Study time release
- Professional development activities
- International conferences
- Other
Staff study reimbursement scheme (replaces HECS/AEPS application)
For all Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) study undertaken.
Staff are encouraged to undertake courses which align to their position and Performance Development Review Plan and are Commonwealth Government Supported (CGS). See list of CGS courses for HE and VET.
Forms:
- Application form - Higher Education
- Application form - Vocational Education and Training
- Claim for payment form - HE & VET
Please note that the application form only needs to be completed at the commencement of the proposed study. The claim for payment form is to be completed at the end of each semester. However, you will be required to submit at the beginning of each semester your 'Enrolment and Fees Advice'.
Study time release
For when a staff member requires study time to attend lectures, tutorials or residential schools during working hours. Please note that this form must be completed each semester.
Form: Application form - Study Time Release
Staff Professional Development Leave (SPDL)
Staff members may request to take leave to undertake study for a specified perod of time. In order to do so the following forms must be submitted.
Forms: Staff professional development leave (SPDL) application
Staff professional development leave (SPDL) Head of School/Supervisor's report
Professional development activities
All other professional development activities such as workshops and seminars. It is not required for compulsory CDU courses.
Form: Application form - Professional Development
International conferences
For all international conferences staff members are planning to attend.
Form: Application form - International Conference
Other
- Information is also available from the Teaching and Learning Development Group
- The Australian Universities Teaching Committee can provide additional information about the national teaching development grants and staff development grants.
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