Status and Details

Academic Staff Probation Policy

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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	24th 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	Vice-Chancellor	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	24th 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.
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

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.

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 3.1a - “Code of Conduct” replaced by “Generic Responsibilities of CSU Staff”. 4.3 – supervisor for Level D employees is Head of School and not Dean; supervisor for research staff is Centre Director, and PVC for Centre Directors. 5.1a & 5.4a - “proforma” replaced by portfolio template. 5.3b - Centre Director added. 5.3 & 5.4c- PVC added.

6.2.1 - “normal serve a period” replaced by “maximum length of the probation period”. 6.2.2 - 18 months’ probation replaced by 24 months or, in exceptional circumstances, 12 months. 8.1 - “criteria” replaced by “requirements and any special conditions”; “policy as amended from time to time” added. 8.2d - Generic Responsibilities added. 8.3- 8.5 - “other than research only” added. 9.1 - first probation meeting with supervisor added; 3 reviews replaced by 2 reviews; 2 reviews replaced by 1 review for 18 months’ probation. 9.3 - supervisor added.

9.5 - position titles replaced by “recommending officer” or “approving officer”.

6/12/2007 - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Graduate Training) replaced by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). 5.2, 5.3 & 9.3 - 6 month meeting changed to 5 month meeting. 5.4 - DVC (Research) responsible for approving confirmation of appointment for level A-C research only employees. 5.5 - DVC (Academic) responsible for approving confirmation of appointment for level A-C teaching/research and teaching/professional employees.

5/6/2009 - Sub-clause 5.1b - HR to provide Executive Officer on request. 8.3-8.5 - Director, Centre for Enhancing Learning and Teaching (CELT) replaced by Executive Director, Learning and Teaching Services. 8.4-8.5 - Tertiary Teaching Colloquium replaced by EEL409.

6/8/2012 - Dean replaced by Executive Dean.

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

25/02/2022: Position name changed from Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Provost and DVCA) to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVC (A))