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What's new in HR Policies, Procedures & Guidelines.

This webpage features information about new/updated HR Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. 
For general information, visit the What's new in HR? website.

 

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 11/09/2009Staff Achievement Awards procedureTo provide guidance at the budget centre level for the recognition of the outstanding achievements of academic and general staff.New procedure to inform staff of local achievement/award recognition processRemuneration & Benefits 
 11/09/2009 Code of ConductTo guide staff members to identify and resolve issues of ethical conduct that may arise in their employment.Due for review - Addition of receipt of gifts; and public expression of private views clauses Director Human Resources 
 19/12/2008Long Service Leave To include clarification regarding transferring LSL credits from other employers.Updated ProcedureRemuneration & Benefits  
24/09/2009 Purchased Leave  Provides for the purchase of 24 weeks over two years; and also to purchase 3 days’ leave with leave loading.Procedure updated per EB Remuneration & Benefits Online Estimator; Request to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
 7/09/2009 Child Protection New policy and procedure To set out the principles guiding ANU’s approach to Child Protection Employment Services  Complete the National Attitude Survey at http://www.preventingchildabuse.com.au/by 1 November 2009      
 July 2009Temporary Transfer and Higher Duties Allowance Procedure Policy and procedure combined under Appointments Policy and placed in consistent formatTo outline the procedure for temporary transfer and HDA within ANU.Remuneration & Benefits 
 19/12/2008 Conversion Procedure Procedure modified for EBATo inform staff of the procedures involved in the conversion of casual and fixed term staff.Appointments & Promotions 
June 2009Study Leave for General StaffUpdate to incorporate provisions for part time staff (in accordance with EB 14.2)To outline the procedure for applying for and taking study leave at ANUStaff Development 
19/12/2008Senior Management Appointments procedure Update to be consistent with new EBATo inform staff of the arrangements for the appointment of, and employment contracts for specified Senior Manager Positions.Appointments and Promotions 
10/04/2009Alcohol and Other Drugs in the WorkplacePolicy changed to procedure under OHS Policy. Prohibition on use of alcohol whilst working with machinery has been strenghtenedTo inform all University staff of the University's expectations about the use of Alcohol and other Drugs in the WorkplaceOHS 
1/08/2007Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment and BullyingPolicy converted to procedure templateTo inform staff and students about specific behaviours not accepted at ANUDiversity and Workplace Inclusion 
1/10/2007Staff Grievance Resolution policy and procedurePolicy and procedure re-templatedTo outline the procedures for the management and resolution of staff grievances Employment Services  
22/04/2009 Prior Service RecognitionPolicy converted to procedure template To inform staff of the procedures involved in the recognition of prior serviceRemuneration & Benefits 
21/11/2007 Temporary Transfer and HDA Procedure Policy and procedure combined under Appointments Policy and placed in consistent formatTo outline the procedure for temporary transfer within ANUAppointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008Salary Sacrificing procedurePolicy converted to procedure template; Information Sheets updated and linked To inform staff as to the procedures involved in Salary Sacrificing Remuneration & Benefits  
26/3/2009Succession Planning GuidelinesNew GuidelinesTo ensure the systematic identification and development of an internal pool of potential talent to replace the occupants of key positions who leave the University or vacate the position they presently occupy. Information & Workforce Planning 
17/3/2009Footwear & Feet SafetyNew procedureTo set out the OHS for the protection of feet and inform staff of footwear requirements at ANU. OHS  
16/3/2009Salary Increments, payment ofNew procedureTo provide guidance on the procedure and criteria for the approval of incremental advancement.Remuneration & Benefits 
3/3/2009
Academic Statement of ExpectationsForm update following consultationThe form is the record of discussion and decisions made between a staff member and their supervisor to clarify expectationsHR Strategy & DevelopmentSoS webpage
3/3/2009
Endowment Fund – General Staff New procedure under Staff Development policy –selection criteria and eligibility have been revised To inform staff of the requirements and procedures regarding an application for funds through the General Staff Development Endowment Fund. Staff Development 
March 2009
ANU Staff Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramNew initiative, described in a new webpage & application formThis program provides staff members (excluding casual and fixed term staff) with the opportunity to undertake a range of undergraduate coursework programs at ANU, and the University will reimburse student fees up to $1300pa from a centrally managed fund.  HR Strategy & Development 
19/12/2008Review of Decisions New procedureTo outline the procedure for the review of decisions taken under the Enterprise Agreement.Employment Services 
19/12/2008Appointment Categories and ContractsPreviously two policies, and modified for new EB To inform staff of the various employment categories and employment contracts at ANUAppointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008
Academic PromotionPrevious policy and procedure consolidated as one procedure under Appointments Policy  To set out the objective and principles for academic staff promotion at ANUAppointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008ProbationOne new procedure under Appointments policy, replaces probation policy and procedure.  To be consistent with new EATo inform staff of the procedures for managing probation at ANU. Appointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008RedeploymentOne new procedure under Appointments policy, replaces redeployment policy and procedure.  To be consistent with new EA  To outline the principles to facilitate the redeployment of staff who cannot undertake their current responsibilities due to organisational change and/or personal incapacity to work. Appointments & Promotions  
1/5/2008Academic Promotion One new procedure under Appointments policy, replaces academic promotion policy and procedure. No content change.   To set out the objective and principles for academic staff promotion at The Australian National University. Appointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008Other Leave New procedure to be consistent with new EA To inform staff of their entitlement and the procedures for the taking of other leave types. Remuneration & Benefits 
19/12/2008Public Holidays and University Closure Updated procedure to be consistent with new EA To inform staff of their entitlement to public holidays and arrangements for closure of the University during the Christmas – New Year period. Remuneration & Benefits 
19/12/2008Equal OpportunityUpdated policy to reflect new arrangements for staff equity – HR Division, Diversity and Inclusion Unit.To inform staff of the University’s approach to advancing equal opportunity in employment and education within the University community. Workplace Diversity and Inclusion  
 4/6/2008Carer’s Career Development Assistance FundNew procedure and application formA new fund aimed at supporting staff with primary carer responsibilities to participate in significant national or international conferences, workshops or symposia relevant to their careers.Workplace Diversity and Inclusion  
19/12/2008Remuneration and Benefits Policy  New policy To inform staff about the principles underpinning remuneration and employment benefits for staff at ANU. Remuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008Casual General Staff ConditionsNew procedure to encapsulate  EBA provisions To outline the procedure for the payment of, and outline the employment conditions for, casual general staff, including experience paymentRemuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008Sessional Academic ConditionsNew procedure to encapsulate  EBA provisions To outline the procedure for the payment of, and outline the employment conditions for, sessional academic staff, including experience payment Remuneration & Benefits Pay & Benefits Toolkit
 19/12/2008Salary Increment FormUpdated to include experience payment

For supervisors to use for:

·    Payment of an increment;

·    Sessional teaching or casual general staff experience payment;

To move a Level A with PhD/Subject Coordination to A8		Remuneration & Benefits
Pay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/200852-Day Rule policy Update to be consistent with new EBA (conflict of interest provisions) To establish the framework for academic staff undertaking Individual Consultancies and professional activities.Research Office 
19/12/2008
52-Day Rule procedureUpdate to be consistent with new EBATo establish the procedures for academic staff undertaking Individual Consultancies and professional activities under the 52 Day Rule Policy.Research Office 
22/01/2009AppointmentsNew policy to be consistent with new EBA To inform staff about the principles underpinning the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff at ANU.Appointments & PromotionsRecruitment webpage
2/2/2009

Relocation Assistance for New Staff

Update of current guidelineTo incorporate Career Development Leave Program attendeesAppointments & Promotions New staff information
21/01/2009
Staff Development New Policy
To inform staff of the principles underpinning development for ANU Staff Staff Development Branch 
19/12/2008Continuing (Contingent Funded) Employment New procedure introduces in EBA To inform staff of the criteria and process for converting from fixed term to Continuing (Contingent Funded) Employment Appointments & Promotions 
19/12/2008Indigenous EmploymentUpdate to be consistent with new EBA To inform staff of the University's commitment to Indigenous employment. Diversity & InclusionEquity webpage
19/12/2008ShiftworkNew procedure modified from previous policy to conform with EBA To inform staff of employment conditions and approval processes relating to the working of shiftworkRemuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit 
19/12/2008Parental and Grandparent LeaveNew procedure to be consistent with new EBATo inform staff of their entitlement and the procedures for the taking of parental and grandparent leaveRemuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit 
19/12/2008
Study Leave for General StaffProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBA To outline the procedure for applying for and taking study leave at ANU.Remuneration & Benefits Pay & Benefits Toolkit 
19/12/2008
Hours of WorkProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBATo inform staff of employment conditions relating to hours of work Remuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit 
19/12/2008
Conference LeaveProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBATo outline the procedure for applying for and taking conference leave at ANU.Remuneration & Benefits Pay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008
Redundancy and SeveranceUpdate to be consistent with new EBATo outline the procedure for managing redundancy and severance at ANUHR Advisory and Change  
19/12/2008
38 Hour Week for Hospitality Staff employed at University HouseProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBA To outline the procedure for and related processes for staff employed in the Hospitality stream at University House or the University Halls of Residence (the Hospitality Stream) working a 38 hour weekRemuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008
Overtime New procedure modified from previous policy to conform with EBATo inform staff of employment conditions and approval processes relating to the working of overtime Remuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008
Underperformance and MisconductPolicy modified to be consistent with new EBA To inform staff of the principles that underpins the management of underperformance and misconduct at ANUHR Advisory and Change

Managing Underperformance Toolkit

19/12/2008
Managing UnderperformanceProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBATo inform staff of the procedures required for the management of underperformance of staff.HR Advisory and ChangeManaging Underperformance Toolkit
19/12/2008
MisconductProcedure modified to be consistent with new EBATo inform staff of the procedures required for the management of misconduct of staffHR Advisory and Change 
19/12/2008
Staff Leave New Policy
To inform staff of their entitlement and the procedures for the taking of parental and grandparent leaveRemuneration & BenefitsPay & Benefits Toolkit
19/12/2008
Review of Staff Appointment Category New Procedure
To inform staff of the process available when they consider they have been incorrectly categorised as a general or academic staff member
HR Strategy and Development
 
19/12/2008Personal leave Incorporates academic personal leave.
To update procedure in line with the provisions of the current ANU Enterprise Agreement Remuneration & Benefits
 
19/12/2008
Long Service Leave  To update procedure in line with provisions of the current ANU Enterprise Agreement Remuneration & Benefits  
19/12/2008Annual Leave

Incorporates academic annual leave.

Minor changes to cashing out and managing excess leave. 		To update procedure in line with provisions of the current ANU Enterprise Agreement Remuneration & Benefits  
19/12/2008Supporting our Staff The ANU Performance Management frameworkTo update policy and procedures in line with provisions of the current ANU Enterprise AgreementHR Strategy and Development
Supporting Our General Staff, Supporting Our Academic Staff,

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