Status and Details

Status and Details

Induction and Development Program Guidelines

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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 November 2015 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 11th May 2014 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 3rd February 2022 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 Karen Lenihan

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

February 2022 – This document has been rescinded. It is replaced by the Professional Development Policy and information provided on the Division of People and Culture website.


The Unit Head field has been updated from the Executive Director, Human Resources to the Director Culture, Capability and Wellbeing 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.



The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication via the CSU Policy Library:



28/8/2003 - References amended within document from Performance Development Framework to Professional Development Framework.



1/12/2003 - Guidelines updated for commencement of program on 1/12/2003.



4/6/2004 - Amendment to include Casual and Partner staff from 1/7/2004 and mentoring statement.



1/7/2005 - Review of guidelines to simplify and reduce redundancy following program evaluation and review (March 2005). Changed period for completion of objective-setting session from 4 to 6 weeks.



16/12/2005 - Reformatted into the new CSU style. Clause 3 - definitions added.

Sub-clause 4.4 - integrated academic induction and teaching development program added. Appendices 1-3 - checklists, Individual Development Plan template and Skills and Knowledge Requirements template added.



29/8/2007 - “Strategic goals” replaced by “key objectives”. Sub-clause 4.4 - “strongly encouraged” replaced by “required”. Checklist for Planning a Work-Based Program - “goals’ replaced by “objectives”. Checklist 2 - “stress” deleted and “difficulties” inserted. Checklist 5 - “goals’ replaced by “objectives”; “triennial plans” replaced by “operational plans”.



3/8/2012 - Dean replaced by Executive Dean.


March 2020 “Division of Human Resources changed to Division of People and Culture”.