New Staff

Welcome to working at UWS!

Below you will find a range of information designed to assist in your introduction to the University. You will also find useful information at the Office of People and Culture - Information for New Staff site and in the Professional Development Policy.

Orientation

New staff should attend the Welcome to New Staff Orientation sessions held at Frogmore House, Werrington North, Penrith campus. Enjoy a networking lunch and meet with other new and existing UWS staff. The two hour session provides an overview of UWS, its mission and values, governance and organisational structure, key policies, employment conditions, staff benefits and services available. In addition, new staff should complete the mandatory on-line Orientation for New Staff. These sessions complement the induction sessions provided by the school or unit.

Core Modules

All UWS staff are required to complete the following on-line learning modules:

• Equal Opportunity Online 1 & 2 - enhance and support a positive learning and working environment
• Getting Started with MyCareer Online - learn to fully utilise and manage this system designed to support your individual career
• Getting Started with MyCareer Online for Managers - manage this system to gain the best results for you and your team
• Introduction to Performance Planning and Development Online - gain an understanding of the UWS performance planning and development process [COMPASS]
• OH&S Modules - update your training and ensure you satisfy compliance training by completing all the OH&S modules available, includes:

Staff should complete other relevant training according to their role and responsibilities:

• Callista Fundamentals
• MyStudentRecords (MySR) including OSCAS
• Oracle Financials
• Privacy
• TRIM Records Management.

Select How to Register for assistance on registering for all Modules.

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For Academic Staff

All full time Associate Lecturers and Senior Lecturers who are new to teaching should complete The Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) program which is offered twice a year by the Teaching Development Unit (TDU). The key concepts taught in the program are student-focussed teaching, constructive alignment and reflective practice. Contact TDU on Ext 2069 or email foundations@uws.edu.au
The Library provides support and training in Turnitin, Citing Resources, EndNote 10 and Refworks. More information is available on the UWS Library website.

More Information

For more information on Career Development and Planning at UWS see the Compass Program site.

Working @ UWS (PDF, 1.1Mb) provides important and helpful information about the University and has a checklist of various tasks and processes for the staff member's first twelve months at UWS.

The Managers Guide to UWS  site provides an overview of the University, its governance and management structure and other useful information including a list of key contacts, the Position Description for the Head of School and their role and responsibilities, the Code of Conduct, Delegations of Authority, UWS Guidelines on Commercialisation, list of UWS Policies, and Induction Plan and Checklist for Managers.

Teaching @ UWS provides information on strategic development priorities for learning and teaching at UWS and includes a CD-ROM on eResources for learning and teaching. The booklet and CD-ROM is available from the Teaching Development Unit.

Research @ UWS is a guide for all staff involved in undertaking research activities at UWS and is available from the Office of Research Services.

For information on human resource related matters, please see Office of People and Culture. See  OPC Forms and Templates.

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