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About Us...
The University of Adelaide, a Group of Eight University, has a tradition of exemplary scholarship, groundbreaking research and producing influential graduates. Our strong relationship with industry and organisations ensures that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community.

An innovative and forward-looking University, we have major strengths in agriculture, wine and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences, mathematical modelling and social sciences.

Working for Us...
Our academic and professional staff enjoy excellent working conditions, with most staff employed under the University's Collective Agreement.

In 2007, the University's Full-Time Equivalent staff numbers were as follows:
• 1255 Academic Staff
• 1548 Professional Staff

Our staff work across a range of Campuses and locations from the Adelaide CBD through to more remote locations. We accommodate more than 19,600 students, including approximately 4,800 international students from 90 countries.

We provide a learning environment where our teachers are also active researchers and where collaborative and co-operative teaching across disciplines is strongly encouraged.

What's in it for you...
We offer an opportunity to work with the best staff in the best environment, but why take our word for it here's what our staff think about working at the University and what they think some of our greatest strengths are: (Quotes taken from the Voice Staff Survey Report)

• "Caring attitude towards students & staff."
• "The University being in the Go8."
• "Our emphasis on quality research with good infrastructure support for      research."
• "Many campus locations, each with a picturesque environment."
• "Dedication and commitment of staff."
• "Our reputation for high academic standards and quality programs."
• "Innovation, support to staff and students, educational advancement."
• "Quality of education, good history, excellent superannuation scheme."

Working for us, a great research University and an Australian leader in research and teaching excellence, means working for an organisation that is committed to providing a positive impact on the lives of our students, staff and alumni, as well as the local, national and international communities.

We are recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women, thanks to a range of initiatives that promote gender equity and diversity in our workplace. We have made significant advances with policies to promote the employment of women and to support their professional development.

Benefits...
Remuneration and Superannuation
We recognise the value of tailored remuneration for our staff. Salary packaging provides flexibility by maximising take-home pay through restructuring your salary. The University also rewards staff with a generous employer superannuation of up to 17%.

Development Opportunities
We offer many opportunities for professional development, and being one of Adelaide's largest employers there are many prospects for internal promotion and additional employment opportunities. Lifelong learning is supported by our Special Studies Program through which eligible academic staff can access financial assistance to undertake a period of study in lieu of their normal duties. We recognise the vital role of networking and mentoring opportunities, not only as a new staff member but throughout your career. There are a number of internal and external networks that the University encourages staff to participate in.

Career/Life Balance
Many people have family and caring responsibilities or personal interests that cannot always be managed outside full-time working hours. We acknowledge this by supporting staff through family friendly work practices including flexible work options and reduced hours for the care of children. We offer a generous maternity leave of up to 26 paid weeks as well as adoption leave provisions. On-campus childcare facilities are available at the North Terrace, Roseworthy and Waite campuses. Full-time, part-time and occasional care is provided Monday-Friday throughout the year.

Fitness and Recreation
Stay fit, and meet new people by getting involved in the many fitness activities enjoyed by our staff and students. Gymnasium facilities are on offer at the Sports Hub, including free weights, cardio equipment, and classes such as aerobics, yoga, cross training and dancing, as well as a games room.

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Benefits of working at UniSA

Gold Award Winner - 2005 ACCI/BCA National Work & Family Awards

Neill Sanderson   Resource Coordinator School of Marketing	"UniSA is known for its culture of innovation"   When I applied for a job with UniSA my personal goal was to establish a long-term career path in finance and administration.   I was looking to work for a strong SA employer and found UniSA definitely the most modern and forward-thinking university. It is clear that UniSA offers the kind of structure that supports career development, which is important if you want the working environment to stay fresh and productive.   UniSA staff benefits are generous - the superannuation is great - and the flexible working hours provide you with lots of options to help you get the work-leisure-family thing down pat.
Jo Zucco Lecturer Computer and Information Science	"I consider it a privilege to be part of UniSA"   I worked as a casual tutor while undertaking my honours degree at UniSA. When my current position was advertised, I knew it was the job for me! I was keen to be involved in a team that is committed to being at the forefront of its field and strives for excellence in teaching and research. UniSA has some special advantages: flexible working hours; the opportunity to apply for PEP leave; encouragement to study towards higher degrees and the mechanisms to help you achieve them; research support; salary sacrificing; and support for women in developing their careers. Working at UniSA offers me the perfect mix of teaching, equipping students for their chosen career and applying my skills and knowledge to project and research work. I consider it a privilege to be a part of the dynamic and supportive environment at UniSA.

 

Family friendly

 

The University has a commitment to family-friendly and flexible work practices. Employees are eligible for a number of leave entitlements as well as flexitime and fractional work options. Child care facilities are also available at some campuses.

 

Equal-opportunity employer

 

The University is committed to promoting equal opportunity in employment in recognition of the principles of equity and social justice and in conforming with the spirit and intent of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation.

 

In 2005, UniSA was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women at the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Business Achievement Awards.

 

Employee benefits

 

The University provides a range of services and facilities to support its employees. This includes an Employee Assistance Program (confidential and professional counselling services) for employees and their immediate families; journey accident insurance; as well as banking, library and security services available on each campus.

 

Internationalisation

 

Giving UniSA its distinct character is the diversity of the student population, with more than 9,000 international students studying offshore and on campus from more than 71 countries throughout Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Opportunities are available for academic staff to teach offshore.

 

Leave arrangements

 

In addition to standard allowances for recreation, sick and long service leave, the University provides employees with a range of leave options for special circumstances.

 

•  Maternity/adoption leave
Sixteen weeks with full pay plus 12 weeks at half pay after 12 months' continuous service.
In addition to the generous leave, phased-in return to work is offered with a reduced fraction of 0.6 remunerated at full-time salary for up to eight weeks. Pre-natal leave of up to six days is also available.

 

•  Child rearing leave
Up to two years without pay.

 

•  Foster parent leave, partner leave, and family responsibility leave
Also available in the interests of family-friendliness.

 

•  Military leave
The University has been recognised for its flexible leave entitlements for Reserve Forces and full-time service. This can include up to 14 calendar days on full pay, a further 14 days with make-up pay and special leave with pay during periods of full-time service.

 

Salary sacrifice arrangements

 

Employees can minimise their tax burden by taking advantage of the University's salary sacrifice arrangements. Through salary sacrifice, employees can make before-tax contributions to superannuation, car leasing and parking, laptop and portable computers, protective clothing, subscriptions to professional journals, airport lounge membership, business-related software, electronic diaries, taxis to and from work, relocation fees and financial advice.

 

Superannuation benefits

 

Most employees receive generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%. Employee superannuation contributions of up to 7% are compulsory with this arrangement and can be salary sacrificed or paid as an after-tax contribution. The superannuation fund also provides insurance benefits such as income protection to most members.

 

Work/life integration

 

The University acknowledges the mutual benefit of flexible arrangements to balance work and other commitments. A number of options are in place which allow employees additional leave in return for a pro-rata reduction in annual salary. For example, 4/5 year leave allows employees to work four years out of five while being paid a 0.8 fraction of their full-time salary over the full five years. Other options include taking a pro-rata pay reduction in return for more annual leave.

 

Employees can also participate in flexible working patterns, allowing individuals to work their required weekly hours in different configurations in consultation with their manager.

 

General employee working hours are 36.75 hours per week. However, all full-time general employees who work 37.5 hours per week are eligible to accrue an additional four days with pay, to be taken during the Christmas/New Year period.

 

All employees also have the opportunity to exchange their recreation leave loading for up to four days' leave in addition to the entitlement of 20 days' recreation leave.

 

Career development

 

The Australian Universities Quality Agency commended UniSA for its attention to the training and development needs of employees.

 

The University offers all employees opportunities for secondment, internal and external training, and performance management.

 

The University also offers development opportunities for women through mentoring and our Women and Leadership employee development program.

 

General employees are offered the following benefits for career development:

• Study leave
  Up to six hours per week to attend lectures or ten days per annum.
• Study support
  Partial reimbursement for course-related costs.

 

 

Academic employees are offered the following benefits for career development:

• Professional experience program leave
  Up to six months for every three years of service.
• Assisted leave for higher degree study
  Up to 12 months without pay.
• Study support
  Partial reimbursement for course-related costs.

 

 

Internal and external training opportunities
Including conference attendance.

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About Griffith University

Griffith is an innovative university that is committed to multidisciplinary teaching and research, and the creation and communication of knowledge.

It has five networked campuses in three cities across the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor and offers more than 300 degrees.

It is a community comprising students from more than 80 countries around the globe, and academic staff who set a rigorous pace in the achievement of research and teaching excellence.

The academic approach is founded on the sharing of knowledge across traditional boundaries. This interdisciplinary framework seeks to address and solve real-world problems in the 21st century.

Providing equality of opportunity is an important part of the Griffith mission. The University strives to recognise and nurture talent, and to give students and staff opportunities to reach their potential.

The University incorporates Australia's largest music school - the Queensland Conservatorium - as well as the Queensland College of Art, the nation's oldest art institution. Griffith's diverse offerings include aviation, biomolecular science, business management, criminology, medicine, dentistry, journalism, politics and government and pharmaceutical programs, to name just a few.

Griffith values its community links and has partnerships with numerous education service providers and industries around the world, including agreements with more than 150 institutions.

Working at Griffith

Working at Griffith University is rewarding and exciting and provides a chance to contribute to something tremendously important - the world of learning.

How we achieve success is as important as what we achieve. Griffith recognises that to be successful in teaching and research, we also need to invest in the skills of our people. The University is committed to supporting the professional and personal development of its employees.

In ongoing efforts to make Griffith University a workplace of choice, it has been nationally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Equal Opportunity in the Workplace Agency. Griffith aims to provide a work environment where people and performance are valued and we strive to achieve this through a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

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