As the formal part to your online staff induction, we require you to work through and complete the Required items checklist for New starters within the first six weeks of employment. It is easy to complete - most of the items involve reading important information on our website whilst others require a conversation to take place between you and your supervisor.
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Download and complete the 'Required items checklist for New starters' form. The form contains instructions on how to submit the completed form.
It is important that you understand your role’s purpose and a position description will provide you with information about your key responsibilities and accountabilities. Your supervisor will also discuss with you your position’s responsibilities and accountabilities, clearly articulating their expectations of you in your position using the Academic Staff Performance Expectations and Outcomes (ASPEO) Framework. This framework will guide you in planning the balance and emphasis of your work within the context of your career development aligned with ECU’s expectations.
The ECU Code of Conduct outlines our standards for behaviour that we expect from all our staff and is based on integrity, honesty, conscientiousness, compassion, courtesy, fairness and respect.
The Principles for the Responsible Conduct of Research at ECU outline behaviour expectations specifically in relation to research activities. The conduct of research at ECU must be characterised by high ethical standards and a commitment to quality, integrity and originality of research practice, underpinned by a respect for the truth and for those involved in the research process.
Our staff are lead by our mission, vision and values which determines the Code of Conduct along with appropriate behaviour expressed by your manager. Our values are integrity, respect, personal excellence and rational inquiry. We ask that you respect these principles and adopt them in your day-to-day work.
A probationary period is outlined in the relevant Collective Agreements and contract, and is a period during which the University can assess whether you are satisfying your work requirements and where you can assess the suitability of the University as a place of employment. Our probation process sees the integration of probation with recruitment, induction and the performance management processes to enable ongoing, proactive review and assessment of performance. For more information, see our Probation web page and refer to the Academic Staff Performance Expectations and Outcomes (ASPEO) Framework when discussing and assessing your performance.
The Management for Performance system (MPS) is an initiative that supports ECU's goal to strengthen our leadership capacity and build a strong performance culture amongst our employees. This system provides staff with an opportunity to align their individual objectives, expectations and performance with the desired outcomes of their position and ultimately, the University.
Participating in performance management is mandatory for all permanent and fixed-term contract staff (on a contract of 12 months or more) and therefore understanding the process and working collaboratively with your supervisor and colleagues to achieve optimal performance should be a priority for all staff. Your supervisor will meet with you to set 3–5 work objectives and discuss your personal career aspirations. For more information, see our Management for Performance web page and refer to the Academic Staff Performance Expectations and Outcomes (ASPEO) Framework when discussing and assessing your performance.
Both the Campus Support Office and Security and Traffic Services manage ECU’s emergency procedures. It is our expectation that you become familiar with our emergency guidelines. In the event of an emergency, contact campus Security on extension 3333.
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The Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) team have developed an online OS&H induction course for all new starters. It is our expectation, and a legal requirement, that you complete the OS&H induction. Access this course with your ADS login. See also our Occupational Safety and Health web page for related information.
Our training programme for recordkeeping and the TERMS database is structured over several courses aimed at knowledge-building and to raise your awareness and understanding of the compliance and legislative requirements for the management of University records, as part of your role as an ECU employee. Having this awareness will improve services to our students and to one another, and will make us more efficient in the way we do business. For more information about record keeping and available courses, see the Records and Archives Management Services’ Recordskeeping training web page.
All staff are required to complete an Equal Opportunity (EO) online training course. EO Online is an interactive program that provides a comprehensive overview of EO principles, legislative responsibilities, and information about actual case studies to highlight the application of EO laws and responsibilities. Staff need only complete Module One. Supervisors are required to complete both Modules One and Two.
Due to the changing nature of ECU’s profile it is important we provide accurate, up-to-date qualifications that genuinely reflect the quality and diversity of the ECU staffing profile. If you have a University qualification or equivalent you will need to provide the original Testamur to an authorised ECU staff member for verification. You are encouraged to go to Staff Kiosk to ensure that your qualifications and EEO information is accurate.