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2018 TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GUIDE
2018
TALENT AND
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM GUIDE
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2018 TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GUIDE Western Sydney University Locked Bag 1797 Penrith NSW 2751 Australia Talent & Leadership Development Building AA Frogmore House Werrington North 02 9678 7493 westernsydney.edu.au/tld January 2018 © Western Sydney University 2018 ABN 53 014 069 881 CRICOS Provider No: 00917K 2
2018 TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues,
At Western Sydney University, we recognise the
importance of supporting our staff to further develop
their careers including through the provision of
opportunities to extend and strengthen their skills and
capabilities.
The 2018 Talent and Leadership Development Program
Guide outlines a comprehensive suite of organisational
and career development activities and opportunities for
academic and professional staff.
I encourage you to engage in the many development
opportunities available at Western Sydney University
and to participate in the programs offered though Talent
and Leadership Development.
Professor Barney Glover FTSE
Vice-Chancellor and President
Western Sydney University
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WELCOME to the 2018 Talent and Leadership Development
Program Guide
Western Sydney University is committed You will be familiar with some of our more
to providing a range of development successful programs including the Inspire
opportunities to help staff secure success in Leadership Program to support professional
their roles and careers by strengthening their and academic leaders to motivate and inspire
skills, knowledge, experience and capabilities. others; and Academic Mentoring enabling
early to mid-career academics to engage in
This year’s program offers a diverse suite mentoring conversations with members of
of job-relevant, practical and skills-based the professoriate.
workshops, online learning, discussion forums
Our programs have been reviewed and
and career development opportunities. Our
refreshed to better support and equip
core programs support capacity building in
supervisors and managers through the
leadership and management, organisational
revised Foundational Leadership and
knowledge, career development, diversity,
Management Program. The Work Planning
well-being, and University systems. In 2018,
and Career Development process (formerly
we will focus on building staff capability in
Compass) has also been redesigned to ensure
the following areas to support the University’s
supervisors have the support and skills to
Securing Success 2017-2020 Strategic Plan:
have quality coaching conversations about
careers and performance, and that staff have
career and development plans in place.
ENABLING A QUALITY STUDENT-
In collaboration with the Research
CENTRED SERVICE CULTURE Development and Learning Transformations
portfolios there are now many opportunities
for academic staff to broaden and strengthen
ENABLING A DYNAMIC AND their careers including fellowships, awards
and research grants as well as professional
INNOVATIVE CULTURE
networking and skills-based programs
including the Foundation of University
Learning and Teaching and Early to Mid-
Career Networks.
FOSTERING DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION Talent and Leadership Development also
provides an internal consultancy service
for team building, strategic and operational
planning, career planning and development,
PROMOTING HIGH PERFORMANCE coaching and online learning for staff.
AND CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/tld for more
information on our services and programs.
You can enrol in our programs through
SUPPORTING ACADEMIC MyCareer Online (Staff Online).
CAREERS AND DEVELOPMENT
PATHWAYS
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Contents
This booklet provides you with information about Talent and Leadership
Development (TLD) and the range of professional and organisational
development programs and consultancy services available. Details on how to
enrol, learning objectives, dates and locations are available in MyCareer Online,
accessed via Staff Online. In this booklet:
SECTION 1: ABOUT TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (TLD) PAGE
‘CREATING A DYNAMIC AND INNOVATIVE CULTURE FOR ORGANISATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT’ 7
≥≥ Who We Are and What We Do 7
≥≥ Talent and Leadership Development Strategic Focus 2018 8
≥≥ Learning and Development Opportunities and Pathways 9
≥≥ Leadership and Management Development Strategy 13
≥≥ Foundational Leadership and Management Program 14
≥≥ The Inspire Leadership Program 15
≥≥ The Capability Framework 16
≥≥ Online Learning for Staff at Western Sydney University 17
≥≥ Work Planning and Career Development Conversations 17
≥≥ Information for New Staff 18
≥≥ Information for New Academic Staff 18
≥≥ Career Development Opportunities: Recognising and Rewarding Excellence 19
SECTION 2: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 21
≥≥ Leadership and Management Development 22
≥≥ Career Development 24
≥≥ Organisational Knowledge and Policies 27
≥≥ Diversity and Wellbeing 29
≥≥ University Systems 30
≥≥ Networks and Forums 32
SECTION 3: FOR QUICK AND EASY ACCESS 33
≥≥ How to Register and Venue Directions 33
≥≥ Cancellation Policy 33
≥≥ The Venue 33
≥≥ Travelling By Car 33
≥≥ Penrith Shuttle Bus 33
PROGRAM INDEX 35
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TALENT & LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Kathy Adam-Cross Leone Cripps Kay Hempsall
Coordinator Senior Consultant Associate Director
Talent & Leadership Talent & Leadership Talent & Leadership
Development Development Development
Phillip Marler Merissa Wales Ted Webber
Consultant Project Officer Consultant
Talent & Leadership Talent & Leadership Blended Learning
Development Development
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SECTION 1:
About Talent & Leadership Development (TLD)
‘Creating a Dynamic and Innovative Culture for Organisational and Professional Development’
WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO TALENT & LEADERSHIP
Talent and Leadership Development DEVELOPMENT
(TLD) provides a range of professional and Frogmore House, Building AA,
organisational development programs and Penrith Campus (Werrington North)
services.
Phone: 9678 7493
We recognise the importance of building the
capacity, skills and professionalism of our Fax: 9678 7474
people to contribute to the achievement of
the University’s strategic goals and priorities. Email: tld@westernsydney.edu.au
TLD provides consultancy services for Web: westernsydney.edu.au/tld
Schools and Divisional Units in planning,
team development, coaching, implementing
change processes and online learning for
staff. TLD coordinates training by various
units and provides advice and support
in the development and implementation
of organisational and staff development
initiatives.
TLD also provides a suite of programs
that build organisational knowledge,
management and leadership capabilities,
professional capabilities and team
development and performance.
For further information contact one of
our Talent and Leadership Development
Consultants.
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TALENT & LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC
FOCUS 2018
With the Securing Success
2017 - 2020 Strategic Plan as
SERVICE
a priority, Talent & Leadership Enabling a quality student-centred service culture
Development has identified
five strategic themes aligned
with Creating a Dynamic
CHANGE
Enabling a dynamic and innovative culture
and Innovative Culture for
organisational and professional
development. DIVERSITY AND WELLBEING
Fostering diversity and inclusion
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AND
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Promoting high performance and capability development
ACADEMIC CAREERS AND
DEVELOPMENT
Supporting Academic careers and pathways development
UNDERPINNED BY THE SECURING
SUCCESS STRATEGIC GOALS 2017 - 2020
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LEARNING AND
DEVELOPMENT AT
WESTERN SYDNEY –
PATHWAYS
At Western Sydney University we are
committed to the professional and
career development of our people.
TLD programs are aligned to the
University’s Strategy, Securing Success:
2017-2020, the Capability Framework,
the Professional Development Policy
and other relevant policies. The 2018
Talent and Leadership Development
Program is provided by TLD and
internal and external partners. The
programs align to Goal 6: A dynamic
and innovative culture that secures
success. To assist staff to plan and map
their development, three Learning
and Development Pathways that align
with TLD programs are outlined on the
following pages:
≥≥ Administrative Development
Pathways
≥≥ Technical Officer Development
Pathways
≥≥ Leadership and Management
Development Pathways
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Diagram 1: Administrative Development Pathways
NEW EXPERIENCED SENIOR
NEW STARTERS ADMINISTRATORS ADMINISTRATORS ADMINISTRATORS
Development ≥≥ Customer Service ≥≥ Information Systems [job ≥≥ Writing with Clarity ≥≥ Inspire Leadership
Programs and Professional specific] ≥≥ Presentation Skills Program
Communication ≥≥ Callista (online) ≥≥ Recruiting the Right
≥≥ Recruiting the Right Person:
≥≥ EO Online ≥≥ My Student Records Behavioural Interviewing Person: Behavioural
≥≥ Getting Started with Interviewing
≥≥ Complaints Handling ≥≥ The Psychology of Influence
MyCareer Online ≥≥ The Psychology of
≥≥ Squiz Matrix Edit Plus ≥≥ Managing Yourself Through
(online) Influence
≥≥ Meetings and Minutes Change
≥≥ Introduction to ≥≥ Tools for Personal
≥≥ Working with Emotional
Performance Planning & ≥≥ Oracle Financials (online) Productivity
Intelligence
Development (online) ≥≥ Introduction to Performance ≥≥ Writing to Persuade
Planning and Development ≥≥ Writing to Persuade
≥≥ WHS (online job specific
modules) (online)
≥≥ Orientation for New ≥≥ WHS (online job specific
Staff modules)
≥≥ Privacy Awareness ≥≥ Tools for Personal Productivity
(online) ≥≥ Meetings and Minutes
≥≥ TRIM Records
Management
≥≥ Orientation for New
Employees (online)
Further ≥≥ Certificate IV in Leadership and ≥≥ External programs
Development Management* such as: LH Martin
Programs ≥≥ Undergraduate study for e.g. Institute Leadership
Bachelor of Business and Development
Commerce (BBC) Programs
≥≥ Association for Tertiary ≥≥ Public Sector
Education Management Management
(ATEM) Programs Program
≥≥ Australian Institute of ≥≥ AIM Executive
Management (AIM) Programs Programs
≥≥ GSM Executive
Programs
Capabilities | Achieves results | Cultivates productive working relationships | Exemplifies personal drive and integrity |
| Shapes strategic thinking | Communicates with influence | Displays professional/technical excellence |
| Enhances engagement and the student experience |
Engaging with people - Building trust - Strengthening relationships - Self awareness
Inspire Leadership
Lynda.com Online Learning Creating Wellness at Work Mentoring and Coaching
Program
Mental Health First Aid @ WSU The Psychology of Influence Professional Staff Network
Learning and Development Opportunities
*Program offered through The College. For more information on Accredited Training please contact The College at rto@westernsydney.edu.au
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Diagram 2: Technical Officer Development Pathways
NEW EXPERIENCED SENIOR
NEW STARTERS TECHNICAL TECHNICAL (LEADER) TECHNICAL (MANAGER)
Learning and ≥≥ Customer Service ≥≥ Career Development ≥≥ Writing with Clarity ≥≥ Writing to Persuade
Development and Professional for Professional Staff ≥≥ Introduction to ≥≥ Meetings and Minutes
Programs Communication (online) Performance Planning & ≥≥ Inducting Your Staff (online)
≥≥ EO Online ≥≥ Emergency Warden Development (online)
≥≥ Inspire Leadership Program
≥≥ Getting Started with Training ≥≥ Recruiting the Right
≥≥ The Psychology of Influence
MyCareer Online ≥≥ First Aid Training Person: Behavioural
(online) Interviewing ≥≥ Tools for Personal Productivity
≥≥ Introduction to
≥≥ Introduction to Performance Planning ≥≥ Presentation Skills ≥≥ Foundational Leadership and
Performance Planning & Development Management Program
≥≥ Specialist training to meet
& Development (online) unit needs ≥≥ Working With Emotional Intelligence
(online) ≥≥ WHS (online job (eg PC2 Training,
≥≥ WHS (online job specific modules) Radiation Safety Training,
specific modules) ≥≥ Tools for Personal Introduction to Research
≥≥ Orientation for New Productivity Ethics)
Staff ≥≥ Changing Gears:
≥≥ Privacy Awareness Engaging in Challenging
(online) Conversations
≥≥ TRIM Records ≥≥ Developing High
Management Performing Teams
≥≥ Orientation for New
Employees (online)
Other ≥≥ External programs ≥≥ Certificate IV in Leadership ≥≥ Certificate IV in Leadership and
Learning and such as: Certificate and Management* Management*
Development IV In Business ≥≥ Diploma of Laboratory ≥≥ Certificate IV in Training and
Programs Administration* Technology Assessment*
≥≥ Advanced Diploma of ≥≥ External programs such as:
Laboratory Operations »» Universities Australia programs
≥≥ Undergraduate or »» AIM Post Graduate Certificate in
postgraduate study e.g. Professional Management
Bachelor of Business and
»» Australian Laboratory Manager’s
Commerce (BBC)
Association
≥≥ TechNet Australia Annual
»» Annual Conferences
Conferences
»» ATEM Programs
≥≥ Association for Tertiary
Education Management
(ATEM) Programs
Capabilities | Demonstration of University values | Student engagement and service | Results achievement and personal drive |
| Productive working relationships | Communication and Influence | Problem solving, analytical thinking, strategy |
Making the difference – valuing and rewarding our people – promoting a vibrant and inclusive intellectual community
Creating Wellness at Work Mental Health First Aid @ WSU Inspire Leadership Program Professional Staff Network
Lynda.com Online Learning Mentoring and Coaching The Psychology of Influence
Learning and Development Opportunities
*Program offered through The College. For more information on Accredited Training please contact The College at rto@westernsydney.edu.au
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Diagram 3: Leadership and Management
Development Pathways
ASPIRING MANAGER NEW MANAGERS EXPERIENCED MANAGERS SENIOR MANAGER
Development ≥≥ Writing with Clarity ≥≥ Working with Emotional ≥≥ Coaching for Growth and ≥≥ 360° Feedback
Programs ≥≥ Meetings and Minutes Intelligence Success ≥≥ Coaching for Growth and
≥≥ Presentation Skills ≥≥ Writing to Persuade ≥≥ Inspire Leadership Program Success
≥≥ Tools for Personal ≥≥ Coaching for Growth and ≥≥ Leadership and Management ≥≥ Executive Coaching
Productivity Success Conversations ≥≥ Senior Management
≥≥ Conflict of Interest ≥≥ Inspire Leadership Program ≥≥ Academic Mentoring Program Conference
(online) ≥≥ Foundational Leadership and ≥≥ Recruiting the Right Person: ≥≥ Relevant Senior Staff
Management Program Behavioural Interviewing Forums
≥≥ Meetings and Minutes ≥≥ The Psychology of Influence ≥≥ Quality Forum
≥≥ Academic Mentoring ≥≥ Certificate IV in Training and ≥≥ Leadership and
Program Assessment* Management
≥≥ WHS for Managers and ≥≥ Writing to Persuade Conversations
Supervisors
≥≥ Inducting Your Staff (online)
Other ≥≥ Cert IV in Leadership ≥≥ Cert IV in Leadership and ≥≥ Undergraduate or ≥≥ External programs such
Development and Management* Management* postgraduate study as:
Programs ≥≥ Association for Tertiary ≥≥ External programs such as: »» LH Martin Institute
Education Management »» LH Martin Institute Leadership
(ATEM) Programs Leadership Development Development
≥≥ Institute of Public Programs Programs
Administration NSW (IPAA »» Public Sector Management »» Public Sector
NSW) Programs Program Management Program
»» AIM Management Programs »» AICD Company
Directors Course
»» IPAA NSW Programs
»» AIM Executive
Programs
»» GSM Executive
Programs
Capabilities | Achieves results | Cultivates productive working relationships | Exemplifies personal drive and integrity |
Communicates with influence | Shapes strategic thinking | Displays professional/technical excellence |
| Enhances engagement and the student experience|
Engaging with people - Building trust - Strengthening relationships - Self awareness
Learning and Development Opportunities
Inspire Leadership Lynda.com Foundational Leadership and
Mentoring
Program Online Learning Management Program
Tools for The Psychology Coaching for Growth
Mental Health First Aid @ WSU
Personal Productivity of Influence and Success
*Program offered through The College. For more information on Accredited Training please contact The College at rto@westernsydney.edu.au
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Leadership and Management Development FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY programs are underpinned by a capability MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
framework that reflects the essential skills,
The University recognises the talents of its attributes and behaviours expected of The Foundational Leadership and
people and is highly committed to developing Western Sydney University leaders and Management Program recognises that new
the capabilities, skills and confidence of its managers. These include: Managers and Supervisors:
managers and supervisors at all levels.
≥≥ Demonstration of the Western Sydney ≥≥ Have a key leadership role and a
At Western Sydney University, leaders and University Values responsibility for ensuring staff are
managers are expected to demonstrate the ≥≥ Results achievement and personal drive aware of, work within, and support
following values and behaviours: the implementation of the guidelines
≥≥ Student engagement and service
established by relevant legislation,
≥≥ Have high ethical and professional ≥≥ Communication and influence University policies, procedures and the
standards
≥≥ Productive working relationships Staff Agreements;
≥≥ Be transparent, accountable and
≥≥ Problem solving, analytical and strategic ≥≥ Are aligned to the University’s strategic
responsible for their actions
thinking goals, values, and Code of Conduct; and
≥≥ Commit to the mission and values of the
≥≥ Professional and technical excellence ≥≥ Apply the appropriate guidelines and
University
standards for developing staff and
≥≥ Work with the people and teams to meet Leadership and Management Development managing performance.
standards and goals for high performance is broad ranging and includes the Senior
≥≥ Engage with our people and the Management Conference, the Quality Forum, The Foundational Leadership and
community Inspire Leadership Program, Academic Management Program comprises of two core
and Professional Mentoring Programs, mandatory Series 1 and 2 that include both
≥≥ Engender a culture of service dedicated to
Foundational Leadership and Management face-to-face and online training. In addition,
meeting the needs of our students, clients
Program, numerous networking forums, Series 3 provides an advancement and
and stakeholders.
seminars, short study programs, specialised growth opportunity to prepare managers for
consulting and coaching. greater responsibilities in the future. There
are optional extension modules available
Professional coaching for senior leaders is online that supplement further learning
offered via a network of Western Sydney within the series.
University approved external providers on a
fee for service basis. For more information ≥≥ New Managers and Supervisors should
about individual and small group coaching complete the first two series “People
please contact TLD at: Performance Excellence” and “Minimising
tld@westernsydney.edu.au Risk - Maximising Value” during the first
year in their role.
The Foundational Leadership and
Management Program is the ideal practical
launching pad for supervisors and managers
(including academic managers) to the suite
of Leadership programs provided across the
University. This program directly supports the
University’s Securing Success strategic goal
6.4 – Develop staff capabilities in key impact
areas of the University’s strategic plan.
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Foundational Leadership and Management Program
Series 1: Series 2: Series 3:
People Performance Minimising Risk - Further Development
Excellence Maximising Value Options
Core: Core: Core:
3 days face-to-face + 3 days face-to-face + Face-to-face +
online modules online modules online modules
Coaching for Growth Legal Responsibilities
and Success in a Nut Shell
FACE TO FACE PROGRAMS
Managing Preventing Things Changing Gears:
Performance and Going ‘Pear Shaped’ Engaging in Challenging
Achievement Conversations**
Developing High WH&S for Managers
Performing Teams and Supervisors
Introduction to
Equal Opportunity Strategic Planning
Performance Planning
Online 1&2 Foundations*
and Development
ONLINE MODULES
Building High Privacy Awareness Executive Leadership
Performance Teams* Fundamentals*
Conflict of Interest
Having Difficult Thinking Like a
Conversations * Leader*
Flexible Work Project Management
at WSU Foundations*
Negotiation* Coaching and Project Management
ONLINE EXTENSION OPTIONS
Developing Foundations:
Employees* Requirements*
Finance for Non- Project Management
Financial Managers* Foundations: Teams*
Managing Your Time*
*Lynda.com courses available from
MyCareer Online.
Leading Productive **Expressions of Interest required
Meetings*
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THE INSPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Learning Outcomes: Program Topics:
This comprehensive, blended learning ≥≥ Apply the Integrated Competing Values ≥≥ Integrating Higher Education leadership
program explores principles and models of Framework (ICVF) to your leadership role roles and behaviours
leadership relevant to academic and higher
education settings and applies theory ≥≥ Identify leadership capabilities and ≥≥ Leadership and Wellness
to practice. The program includes highly strengths in self and others ≥≥ Coaching conversations: an effective tool
relevant and informative workshops, a 360 ≥≥ Identify strategies to build positive working for performance feedback
degree feedback survey on leadership roles, relationships ≥≥ Inspirational leadership: developing,
access to online learning resources, peer ≥≥ Describe the value of coaching and peer motivating and empowering others for
mentoring, completion of an action learning mentoring as a leadership development success
leadership project and guest speakers. strategy ≥≥ Modelling ethical and values-based
The Inspire Leadership Program is endorsed ≥≥ Plan and implement an action learning leadership
by the Vice-Chancellor and Executive and is project on leadership ≥≥ Negotiating change through strategic
fully funded by the University through Talent communication and influencing others
≥≥ Identify resources to support you in
and Leadership Development. ≥≥ Fostering an innovative culture
undertaking your project
Intended for: Academic and Professional ≥≥ Inspiring the self and others
Managers and Leaders in a supervisory role.
For more information go to:
Program Aim: To enhance the leadership westernsydney.edu.au/inspire
and management capabilities of Academic
and Professional leaders to both be inspired
by contemporary leadership models and
practices, and to inspire others to achieve
their aspirations and make a difference in the
University and broader community.
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CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK
The Capability Framework was developed
through the Our People 2015 staffing
strategy. The diagram below describes the
core capabilities for all staff at Western
Sydney University. The Talent and Leadership
Development Program aligns with the
University Core Capabilities.
Demonstration
of Values
Results,
Problem Solving, Achievement
Analytical and and Personal Drive
Strategic Thinking
UNIVERSITY
CORE
CAPABILITIES –
ALL STAFF AND
MANAGEMENT
Productive Student
Working Engagement
Relationships and Service
Communication
and Influence
Core: applies to all staff, described
appropriately for the level of work.
GLOSSARY
Work Plan: An individual’s work plan for a period into the future, usually twelve months, sometimes up to three years.
Includes performance objectives and key performance measures.
Career Development: Describes an individual’s career aspirations and development needs and goals.
Development Plan: Describes goals related to an individual’s capability/skills and outlines development activities such as
training and coaching, in terms of specific development activities and timelines to support current and
future work.
Capabilities: Capabilities describe the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be successful in work at various
levels. Capabilities are described so that appropriate training can be identified and completed.
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ONLINE LEARNING FOR STAFF AT WORK PLANNING AND CAREER Relevant agreements, policies and
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT CONVERSATIONS guidelines:
MyCareer Online provides University staff Western Sydney University recognises the Professional and Academic Staff Agreement
members with the ability to access online importance of career development and westernsydney.edu.au/staffagreements
modules on a range of topics. New online planning for its staff. Regular conversations
courses are being developed or acquired between supervisor and staff member inform Professional Development Policy
to support our blended learning programs, the University’s Work Planning and Career policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
incorporating face to face and online Development process as outlined in the Staff php?id=00136
delivered content. This includes the provision Agreements. All ongoing staff and staff on
of a specially selected range of Lynda.com fixed-term contracts of 12 months or more are Professional Development – Continuing
courses and a suite of 34 Epigeum courses required to participate. professional development guidelines
covering researcher and teaching skills, all policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
available from MyCareer Online. The Epigeum The Work Planning and Career Development php?id=00251
courses are available until August 2018 and conversations are intended to provide you
interested academic staff are encouraged to with the guidance, direction and support to Academic Development Program (ADP) for
access them before this time. navigate the various career pathways and Academic Staff Policy
development opportunities at the University, policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
When you complete an online module or and to help with the planning of your work php?id=00075
a face to face program it is automatically aligned to the Securing Success 2017-2020
recorded in your training record. This assists strategic plan.
with the management of your development
plan, and you can also take advantage of The Work Planning and Career Development
a number of online courses related to this process uses the MyCareer Online System
process including Career Development for to help keep your career development and
Academics and Career Development for work plans and activities on track and up to
Professionals, as well as the new Lynda.com date. Work Planning and Career Development
courses. is about having ongoing discussions with
your supervisor and colleagues about your
As part of the blended learning approach, portfolio activities in Teaching, Research,
TLD also facilitates the development and Administration, Governance/Leadership/
publication of online courses for access by Engagement and the support and training
staff members from MyCareer Online. If needed to help you do your job.
you require further information on blended
learning and developing or publishing online For more information and support in
modules for specific staff requirements, developing work unit plans, individual goals
please contact Ted Webber: and objectives, and using MyCareer Online,
t.webber@westernsydney.edu.au contact Talent and Leadership Development
at tld@westernsydney.edu.au
To find out more about online courses for
staff, go to the TLD Online Learning page at:
westernsydney.edu.au/tld_courses
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INFORMATION FOR NEW STAFF INFORMATION FOR NEW ACADEMIC Campus Based Speed Mentoring
Orientation for New Staff provides an STAFF
These campus based sessions are an
overview of Western Sydney University, Foundations of University Learning and opportunity for early to mid-career
its strategic directions, governance and Teaching researchers to meet with members of the
organisational structure, key policies, Professoriate in 10 minute intervals to discuss
employment conditions, staff benefits The Foundations of University Learning and teaching, research, governance, engagement
and services available. These sessions Teaching (FULT) program is project-based and writing.
complement the induction sessions provided and runs over one semester. It is required for
by your School or Unit. all academic full-time staff newly appointed For more information, go to:
to teaching positions at the level of Associate westernsydney.edu.au/speed_mentoring
Staff are also required to complete online Lecturer, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer,
training in a number of areas including: where the appointment is for 12 months or Early - Mid Career Academic Networks
longer. Staff whose letter of offer informs
≥≥ Orientation for New Employees them of this requirement are contacted and Various campus based Early - Mid Career
≥≥ Equal Opportunity Online 1 & 2 provided with details of the next commencing Academic networks have been scheduled
≥≥ Getting Started with MyCareer Online program. to provide vital support for academics in
developing their careers. Events involve
≥≥ Introduction to Performance Planning and Enquiries can be directed to: guest speakers, subject matter experts and
Development fult@westernsydney.edu.au resources to assist with career planning and
≥≥ WHS Modules 1-5 development.
Sessional Staff Recognition Enhancement
≥≥ Privacy Awareness
and Development (RED) Orientation For more information, go to:
Supervisors new to the University are Program westernsydney.edu.au/tld_courses
encouraged to undertake the following face-
This program is run early each major Library
to-face and online courses:
teaching period to help orient new
≥≥ Foundational Leadership and Management sessional staff to learning and teaching at The Library provides support and training in
Program (compulsory for all Supervisors WSU, and helps them develop effective Turnitin, I:Cite, EndNote X7 and RefWorks.
and Managers) learning environments with their students. More information is available on the Library
Participants will complete two short online website: library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/
≥≥ Inducting Your Staff (online) modules focused on supporting, identifying, services/training
developing and implementing good practice
≥≥ Getting Started with MyCareer Online for in a variety of different teaching and learning
Managers and Supervisors (online) contexts and then attend a two-hour face-to-
face collaborative session. Staff completing
Further information for New Staff the program will be paid for three hours of
general academic work (based on completing
For information and resources to help you at least two of the online study modules and
in the first few weeks of your employment attending the two-hour face-to-face session).
at the University, including frequently asked Priority will be given to new sessional staff at
questions, pay and benefits, and an Induction WSU.
Plan and Checklist, please visit the Office of
Human Resources website: Please direct Program enquiries to Sharon
westernsydney.edu.au/your_employment Short at s.short@westernsydney.edu.au
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1. Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards 3. Vice-Chancellor’s Professional
Development Scholarships
CAREER DEVELOPMENT The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence
OPPORTUNITIES: Awards showcase the endeavours and The Vice-Chancellor’s Professional
RECOGNISING accomplishments of our staff and reward, Development Scholarships Program offers
recognise and encourage excellence in up to sixteen $2500 Scholarships for staff
AND REWARDING performance and achievements. to attend relevant conferences or programs
EXCELLENCE to further their professional or career
There are eight award categories: development:
An underlying goal of the University’s
Securing Success 2017 -2020 Strategic ≥≥ Excellence in Teaching 7 x $2500 scholarships are available for
Plan is to have a ‘…dynamic and ≥≥ Excellence in Professional Service academic staff
innovative culture that secures success.’
≥≥ Excellence in Postgraduate Research
7 x $2500 scholarships are available for
The University’s success depends Training and Supervision
professional staff
on the dedication, professionalism, ≥≥ Excellence in University Engagement and
innovation and capabilities of its staff. Sustainability 2 x $2500 scholarships are available for
Western Sydney University strives to ≥≥ Excellence in Leadership Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
recruit and retain the best people using
≥≥ Excellence as an Early Career Researcher See the Professional Development policy
a broad range of measures, including
different ways to recognise and reward ≥≥ The College Award for Excellence policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
excellence. ≥≥ Excellence in Research (Researcher of the php?id=00136
Year)
The University provides the following Or further information can be found at:
professional and career development Guidelines regarding these awards can be westernsydney.edu.au/vcpd
opportunities for staff to broaden their found at:
knowledge, skills and experience. westernsydney.edu.au/university_awards
4. Western Sydney University Staff
Postgraduate Coursework Study
2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s (Research & Scholarships
Development) Excellence Awards
The Western Sydney Postgraduate
There are two award categories: Coursework Study Scholarships provide
support in achieving postgraduate
≥≥ Research Excellence through Partnership qualifications in management, leadership
and a range of disciplines. It is one of the
≥≥ Excellence in Research Interdisciplinary
initiatives that Western has implemented
Team
in recent years to support the career
Guidelines regarding these awards can be development of our academic and
found at: professional staff.
westernsydney.edu.au/university_awards
The scholarships are offered annually and are
available to both academic and professional
staff. Reduced fees are offered for Western
Sydney University postgraduate coursework
degrees, with units capped at $1,000 each.
For further information and application
guidelines, please visit:
westernsydney.edu.au/staffpostgrad
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5. Education Allowance and Study Leave 7. Academic Development Program (ADP) 8. Relevant Policies and Guidelines
The University provides an education support The underlying principle of an academic Academic Promotions Policies
allowance for staff to undertake approved development program is to allow academic policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
formal award programs up to 140 hours per employees to have an extended period of php?id=00060
year. time away from day-to-day work duties policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
to concentrate on research, scholarship, php?id=00059
Further information can be found in the collaboration and knowledge-building. ADP
Professional Development Policy will generally involve working with colleagues Academic Development Program (ADP) for
policies.uws.edu.au/view.current. at other institutions, either overseas or within Academic Staff
php?id=00136 or on the TLD website Australia policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
westernsydney.edu.au/tld php?id=00075
Employees may apply for a period of up to
6. Academic Promotion 22 weeks in total. Employees may apply Education Allowance and Study Leave
for ADP leave in only one of the following policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
The University seeks to attract, retain and time periods. Note; regardless of the option php?id=00136 or on the OD website uws.edu.
develop very high quality staff to put into selected, only one teaching period can be au/od
effect its educational and research plans affected for the ADP leave:
and to achieve its goals. As part of this Guidelines for Continuing Professional
commitment it seeks to encourage, by way of a. One block of ADP covering 22 Development
promotion, those members of academic staff weeks policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
who demonstrate outstanding qualities in the b. 2 x 11 week blocks to be taken over a php?id=00251
performance of their responsibilities. Through 2 year period
promotion, the University acknowledges the c. 3 x 7 week blocks to be taken over a Professional Development Policy
contributions made by academic staff within 2 year period policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
the University and the wider community. php?id=00136
For further information refer to the website:
There is an always-open process for westernsydney.edu.au/adp Staff Postgraduate Coursework Study
academic promotions, with applications Scholarships
accepted throughout the year. The Academic westernsydney.edu.au/staffpostgrad
Promotions Committee will convene three
times per year to consider applications. Retreats & Conference Policies
policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
To view the relevant policy, procedures and php?id=00190
guidelines relating to academic promotion, policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
please refer to the website: php?id=00163
westernsydney.edu.au/academic_promotion
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards Policy
policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.
php?id=00114
Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Development
Scholarships
westernsydney.edu.au/vcpd
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SECTION 2:
Learning and Development Programs
This section provides details of Foundational Leadership and
the suite of 2018 Learning and Management Program
Development Programs available to Required
all staff.
Job Specific
TLD is committed to professional
and career development designed to
enhance staff capabilities. Highly Recommended
Online
Fee for service - minimum numbers
required to run
New
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LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT
The Leadership and Management Development Program is underpinned
by Leadership Values and a framework that reflects the essential leadership
capabilities, attributes and behaviours a contemporary leader needs, to be
effective and successful in their leadership role.
PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Certificate IV in Supervisors, team Gain a nationally recognised qualification and improve and develop your
Leadership and leaders and manager ability to supervise and manage others.
Management*
Inducting Your Managers and Assists supervisors and managers to induct new staff. This online module
Staff supervisors who need outlines the steps for introducing new staff to Western Sydney University,
to induct new staff their responsibilities and working at the University.
Inspire Leadership Academic and Take part in a unique blended learning program to enhance your
Program professional managers leadership and management capabilities. Complete a 360 degree survey,
and leaders in a online modules, and workshops with senior staff as guest speakers.
supervisory role Participate in peer mentoring and an action learning leadership project.
Leading Through Managers, supervisors Change is an essential part of organisational and everyday life,
Change & team/project leaders and leading people through change is an essential skill required by
with responsibility for today’s leaders. This practical workshop will cover a range of change
leading and supporting management principles, strategies and techniques for leading through
team members through change effectively and is aimed at leaders who have responsibility for
a change process or implementing a change process or initiative.
initiative. (Program
scheduled on request.)
Lynda.com courses All staff A specially selected range of Lynda.com courses covering many areas of
leadership and management development have been made available to
all University staff directly from MyCareer Online.
Organisational All staff (in particular This interactive workshop will explore the ‘power of story’ and surface
Storytelling leaders and managers) awareness of how our conversations impact culture. We will use this
awareness to create stories that engage, persuade, and influence
others, and build trust. We will design ways to maintain a story that is
developmental and assists us to meet the challenges we face.
Quality Forum Invitation only event An annual forum hosted by the Vice-Chancellor and Executive to discuss
quality improvements in the University’s core activities.
Recruiting the Western Sydney This program focuses on the Western Sydney University recruitment and
Right Person University staff who will selection process and behavioural interviewing, including developing
– Behavioural be a convenor or panel questions.
Interviewing member
Senior Senior staff of the An annual conference for senior staff at the University hosted by the
Management University – invitation Vice-Chancellor and Executive to discuss and provide input into the
Conference only event University’s strategic plan and priorities.
*Program offered through The College. For more information on Accredited training please contact The College at rto@westernsydney.edu.au
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PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Psychology of All staff Understand the principles of how to get others to listen to you, persuade
Influence them to change their mind and shift the direction of a conversation.
Working With All staff Emotional intelligence (EQ) determines how you handle yourself. By
Emotional building your EQ you can increase your influence, reduce stress and build
Intelligence healthier work relationships.
FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM**
PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Managing Required training for Provides the techniques, skills and tools that provide solutions to
Performance and all new managers and improving performance by:
Achievement supervisors
≥≥ Linking of individual performance with team and organisation goals
≥≥ Providing just-in-time feedback
≥≥ Using questions to bring out the best in staff
≥≥ Facilitating performance improvement conversations that make a
difference
Coaching for Required training for Gain skills for coaching employees to improve the effectiveness
Growth and all new managers and of individuals and teams through discussion about performance,
Success supervisors communicating clear expectations, collaborative goal setting and
problem-solving.
Developing High Required training for Developing high performing teams will take managers through the
Performing Teams all new managers and proven grounding principles of how to build, lead and empower an
supervisors effective team, and provide tools to create and sustain a team culture.
The program is full of practical tips to help you build an effective team
or make the necessary changes to take an existing team to the next level
and higher performance.
Legal Required training for This workshop will identify and explain managers’ and supervisors’
Responsibilities in a all new managers and responsibilities along with Western Sydney University sources of
Nutshell supervisors information and support, to minimise risk and act in compliance with
University policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements for:
≥≥ Implementing Financial Responsibilities
≥≥ Preventing Corruption
≥≥ Key HR matters
≥≥ Preventing Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment
Preventing Things Required training for As part of leading and managing staff, issues or situations may arise that
going ‘Pear all new managers and need to be dealt with both quickly and appropriately. These situations
Shaped’ supervisors can be challenging and stressful for all concerned. Overlooking or
not following the correct procedures or policies can later cause more
problems. This workshop is designed to provide managers/supervisors
with practical and helpful information on the importance of following
processes, who to contact for advice, and pitfalls to avoid when “things
go pear shaped”.
WHS for Managers Required training The Work Health and Safety Course for Managers and Supervisors
and Supervisors for all managers and provides managers and supervisors with the skills and knowledge needed
supervisors to manage health and safety within the Western Sydney University.
This is essential learning required under State Work, Health and Safety
legislation for University staff who have been allocated Risk Management
duties.
**For further information on the Foundational Leadership and Management Program, please refer to page 13 and 14 of this guide.
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CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
The University encourages its staff to actively plan their careers and engage
in career and professional development activities that will enhance their
career prospects and job progression or promotion. Career management
involves setting realistic goals that match your current capabilities and
future career aspirations. The Work Planning and Career Development
process will assist you to plan your work, learning and development goals.
PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Academic Nominated staff Provides career development, support and opportunities for early and
Mentoring Program mid-career Academic staff.
Business Writing All staff Consists of an all-inclusive set of online modules covering grammar, plain
Online Learning English, document planning and structure. The lesson modules can be
accessed at any time to assist with your writing tasks.
Career Academic staff Provides a comprehensive range of tools, templates and information for
Development for Western Sydney University academics on how to plan their career in an
Academic Staff academic environment.
Career Professional staff Provides a comprehensive range of tools, templates and information for
Development for Western Sydney University professional staff on how to plan their career
Professional Staff in a university environment.
Certificate IV All staff Gain a nationally recognised qualification and be able to deliver training
in Training & and conduct competency based assessment.
Assessment*
Changing Gears: All staff Develop practical strategies for reflection, taking action and engaging
Engaging in (Expressions of interest in challenging conversations. This workshop will help you to assess
Challenging required) challenging situations from different perspectives and determine either a
Conversations plan of action or options for responding effectively.
Collaborative All staff Learn to recognise how you approach decisions, and explore different
Decision Making thinking patterns and ways to inform and improve your decision making
and communication skills.
Customer Service All staff Learn to engage with your customers, provide an exceptional customer
and Professional experience and develop skills to communicate effectively with a
Communication professional attitude.
Email Etiquette All staff Maximise the effectiveness of your email communication with this online
module.
Foundations of Newly appointed full- The Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) program is
University Learning time academic staff project-based and runs over one semester. It is required for all academic
& Teaching (FULT) full-time staff newly appointed to teaching positions at the level of
Program Associate Lecturer, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, where the appointment
is for 12 months or longer. Staff whose letter of offer informs them of
this requirement are contacted and provided with details of the next
commencing program.
*This program is offered through The College. For more information on Accredited training please contact The College at rto@westernsydney.edu.au
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PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Hows and Whys of All staff interested Provides participants with the required tools to conceptualise and define
Process Mapping in gaining insight processes at a high and detailed level.
into how processes
are structured,
defined, assessed and
represented
Improve Your All staff with previous Gain a deeper level understanding of the skills required to review and
Business Processes knowledge or change processes.
with ‘8 Steps to understanding of
Tango’ process mapping
Job Application All staff This program reviews the Western Sydney University selection process
and Interview Skills and provides practical information to help you reflect on your career,
build a standout resume, address selection criteria, and prepare for
interviews.
Introduction to Required training Gain an understanding of the University performance planning and
Performance for all managers and development process.
Planning and supervisors
Development
Lynda.com Courses Intended for all staff. A specially selected range of Lynda.com courses covering many areas
of career development have been made available to all University staff
directly from MyCareer Online.
Meetings & Minutes All staff Learn to take the kind of minutes the modern university requires as well
as save time in meetings by gaining tips and formats to adapt for your
own use.
Presentation Skills Staff wishing to build Learn the basics of how to design and deliver effective presentations
or refresh their skills using a variety of techniques, tips and tools.
and confidence in
presenting to groups
Professional Staff All professional Since its inception in 2010, the University’s Professional Staff Conference
Conference staff, including has become an important event in the University calendar. It has given us
administrators, the opportunity to share what we do across the University and to engage
managers and technical with our senior leaders on strategic discussions. The program features
officers opening addresses by the University Executive, keynote speakers,
concurrent sessions (comprising presentations by professional staff
that show case achievements, innovations, best practice and collective
ventures at Western), and networking opportunities. For further
information about the Conference, please see westernsydney.edu.au/
conference
Researcher Academic staff These events focus on the individual researcher - specifically, on
Development determining a professional development path for improving skills as a
Events researcher. Events will be tailored to identified research needs and are
offered in partnership with the DVC REDI Office.
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PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Researcher Skills Academic staff This suite of 34 online courses developed by Epigeum (part of Oxford
University Press) is provided to enhance your skills in the Academic
research area, so as to prepare you for the critical journey ahead at
Western Sydney University.
Tools for Personal All staff Use powerful, practical tools and ideas for increasing your organisation,
Productivity energy and creativity in work and life - find an extra hour a day “just for you”!
Winning Strategies All staff or whole work This online module provides staff members with ways to effectively
for a New Job units navigate through the early stages of their new job at the University.
Working with All staff Understand how thinking patterns and emotional states influence
Emotional your success at work and in life. Then learn how to access positive
Intelligence states quickly and easily.
Writing for Clarity All staff A course designed to help you write complex information in a clear
and functional way without sacrificing rigour or accuracy.
Writing to All staff This course is the companion course to Writing for Clarity and is
Persuade designed to develop your writing skills to help you get your
recommendations accepted through presenting clear cases that
balance risks and opportunities. You will learn how to stop your work
being sent back for revision and to better understand what senior
managers are really looking for. You will also learn how to write letters
that say ‘No’ clearly and respectfully.
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ORGANISATIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND
POLICIES
Programs within this stream are designed to build your knowledge and
understanding of legal obligations impacting your work at the University.
You will apply a range of University policies and procedures to enhance your
effectiveness in University administration.
PROGRAM NAME INTENDED FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Academic All staff This online module familiarises staff with the Commonwealth disability
Integration Plans - legislation and provides the knowledge and skills to understand and
The Nuts and Bolts effectively implement Academic Integration Plans (AIPs).
Compliance All staff The University’s compliance program depends on the active commitment
Program of all staff. This suite of online courses provides you with essential
knowledge in relation to your compliance responsibilities at Western
Sydney University.
Conflict of Interest All staff This online module assists University staff to identify conflict of interest
situations, understand how and why a conflict of interest exists, and to
provide practical ways and means to deal with the situation.
(The) Essential Staff engaged in This half day workshop provides University staff with information about
Guide to procurement or contracts and their development and management.
Navigating negotiation of large
Contracts at transactions
Western
Flexible Work at Managers and A self-paced online course that assists Managers and staff to better
Western Sydney supervisors understand what flexible work at Western Sydney University means,
University explore the various options available, and appreciate staff responsibilities
as defined by Federal and State Legislation and University policy.
Managers are encouraged to complete this training.
Influencing Climate All staff This online module provides an understanding of what climate change is
Change and how its effects can be mitigated.
Orientation for All new and existing This online module provides an overview of Western Sydney University
New Employees staff and as an ongoing history, structure, policies and procedures together with information
(online) reference about working at the University.
Orientation for All new staff Gain an overview of the University, its strategic direction and priorities,
New Staff and relevant policies and employee benefits. Face-to-face program.
Privacy Awareness All staff This online module provides an awareness of what privacy is, and what
your obligations are as employees within the NSW public sector.
Procurement at All staff Learn about the procurement process at Western Sydney University by
Western Sydney completing this online module.
University
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