Status and Details
April 2021 – position title changes in accordance with University structure changes, approval of document correct in accordance with GOV10. June 2019 - all references to the 'Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Development and Industry)' position and division updated to 'Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement)', to align with current structure. November 2018 - all references to the 'Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)' position and division updated to 'Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)', to align with current structure. This is the first version of this document to be published in the CSU Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the existing version that was published in the relevant manual (academic or administration) at the time the CSU Policy Library was launched. The document has been subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system and title. March 2020 “Division of Human Resources changed to Division of People and Culture”. Academic Staff Probation Procedure
Status
Historic
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
22nd May 2014
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
30th June 2017
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Executive Director, Human Resources
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
8th May 2014
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
29th January 2023
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Maria Crisante
Executive Director, People and Culture
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author
Malcolm Wilson
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact
Division of People and Culture
+61 2 63384884
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication via the CSU Policy Library:
27/8/2007 - “Termination” replaced by “annulment”. Sub-clause 3.3 - supervisor for level D employees is Head of School and not Dean; supervisor for research staff is Centre Director, and PVC for Centre Directors. 4b & 8 - “Academic Staff Probation Portfolio Templates” added. 4d - meeting with supervisor to confirm or revise objectives added. 4f - disciplinary procedure added. 5.1-5.2 - committee membership changed. 5.1a & 5.2e - Centre Director added. 5.3 - “at least one male and one female” replaced by “both genders represented”. 7.1-7.2 - timing of probation meetings and reviews revised. 8.1 - employee to complete probation review report. 8.2 - proforma replaced by portfolio. 8.3, 9.6 & 9.8 - continuation of probation added. 8.2, 8.5.1-8.5.2 & 9.3-9.5 - PVC added.
6/12/2007 - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Graduate Training) replaced by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). Clause 6 - Templates A & E added; 6 month meeting replaced by 5 month meeting; DVC (Academic) responsible for approving confirmation of appointment for level A-C teaching/research and teaching/professional staff, and the DVC (Research) for level A-C research only staff; information summarised into tables. 7.1 added - contact HR for assistance if annulment is recommended. 7.2 added - submit report recommending annulment to VC for approval. Appendix 1 - flow chart of probation process for continuing academic appointments added.
1/6/2009 - Sub-clause 5.4.1 - Executive Officer will be appointed on request. 6 - FULT and EEL409 added.
6/8/2012 - Dean replaced by Executive Dean.
8/8/2014 - Associated Information: Templates added.
25/02/2022: Position name changed from Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Provost and DVCA) to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVC (A))