Forms that cover most personnel matters at UWA can be accessed by category or by a A to Z listing.

All staff and students at UWA are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the principles, values, and behaviours within these codes.

HR provides comprehensive recruitment and selection tools including process maps describing every stage from workforce planning to appointment, and guides for chairs of selection panels.

All staff of the University participate in professional development and performance appraisal reviews. An important strategy to achieve both staff and the University's goals is for staff to undertake regular reviews.  

The University has an Interfaith Calendar which details the key dates for the major religious groups on campus.

The calendar will assist those staff required to have an understanding of the cultural and religious obligations of staff and students, especially when these involve an application for cultural or religious leave, deferred exams or alternative arrangements.

UWA provides a variety of workshops to support staff in all areas of professional development. Programs that provide more extended exploration of leadership or career management strategies are also offered on a competitive or invitational basis.

Delegations relating to the management of University employees.

Salaries at the University of Western Australia are paid in accordance with Schedule A of the respective Staff Agreements.

Salary scales:

• Academic salaries
• General salaries
• Casual teaching rates
• Child care rates
• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students
• Academic allowances

You should familiarise yourself with key dates in the UWA year, such as principle dates, university holidays, payroll submission dates and advertising deadlines.

The majority of employment conditions at the University are currently regulated by Collective Workplace Agreements (CAs). These agreements are negotiated between the University, employees and the relevant Unions through Enterprise Bargaining.

There are four CAs in operation at the University:

• The University of Western Australia Academic Staff Agreement 2010
• The University of Western Australia Professional and General Staff Agreement 2010
• The University of Western Australia Child Care Employees' Agreement 2009 - 2012
• The University of Western Australia ELICOS Teachers Agreement 2011