All new fixed-term and ongoing appointments at ECU are subject to a probationary period.
During this period, new employees are provided with structured support by their manager, to help them integrate into their team and ECU, gain clarity on their role, and align with performance expectations. This period allows both the employee and their manager to assess if the role is the right fit.
Regular catch ups between the employee and their manager allows for discussions on progress towards work outcomes, as well as identifying any further actions required to achieve a satisfactory probation outcome before the end of the probationary period.
The provisions regarding probation for professional and academic staff are set out in the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policy.
Managers play a key role in ensuring a positive and productive probation experience.
To confirm successful probation, hold a formal review meeting near the end of the probation. Following the review make a recommendation to confirm the employment. Complete the template probation outcome form and send it to people@ecu.edu.au.