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“The University… is committed to optimising opportunities for all staff to improve their level of skills and knowledge.” (Staff Development Policy)
Mobility Programme
An innovative new Mobility Programme has been designed to enhance career opportunities for staff. The programme enables staff to take up short term temporary transfer opportunities to develop new skills and experience. The Mobility Programme has been developed in response to feedback from the 2003 Working Life Survey. The survey found that staff would like more equitable access to career development opportunities within the University. Research has shown that staff with higher levels of work place mobility increase their skills for future promotional opportunities. The initial focus of the Programme is on short term internal transfers. At a later stage, staff exchanges and placements with other organisations can also be arranged.
Programme Objectives
The objectives of the Programme are to:
- Facilitate internal and external mobility opportunities for staff;
- Enhance career development opportunities;
- Create a more mobile and flexible workforce to enable the best use of skills and resources;
- Enhance the university’s prospects of retaining high quality staff.
Benefits of the Mobility Programme
Some of the benefits for staff may include the opportunity to:
- Build skills to improve career advancement prospects;
- Find a better career match and gain greater job satisfaction;
- Generate new enthusiasm and learning;
- Add new challenges to their job;
- Develop both professionally and personally;
- Gain a greater understanding of the University Community;
- Bring back new perspectives on returning to their position;
- Explore another area without making a permanent change.
Some of the benefits for managers and the University may include the opportunity to:
- Develop a skilled, adaptable and flexible workforce;
- Enhance recruitment and retention as a result of offering career development opportunities;
- Retain a talented internal pool of staff for future job openings;
- Improve communication and relationships between work area as a result of staff movements;
- Gain a staff member who already has good working knowledge of the University.
Eligibility for the Programme
The Mobility Programme is available for full and part time general staff of all levels. The Programme is especially suited to those who are committed to their own career development, able to assume new or different responsibilities and wish to take the initiative to show that they are ready to learn new skills.
Applicants for mobility would normally have completed 12 months in their current position.
Staff on Fixed Term Employment
Fixed Term Contract staff of 1 year or more are eligible to apply for the Programme, although the mobility placement would not normally extend beyond the term of their current contract.
Length of placements
Mobility placement opportunities will generally be for periods between 3 and 12 months.
Selection Process
Selections for mobility placements are made by matching an individual’s skills and interests with positions that arise. Suitable applicants are referred to the manager of the temporary vacancy for an informal interview. The manager will complete a selection process and then inform staff of the outcome. The successful applicant will be awarded the temporary mobility placement and other staff will return to the Mobility Register for future opportunities that arise.
End of placement
At the end of the placement, staff return to their usual substantive position.
Further information
More information is available from the Human Resources Mobility Officer. The Mobility Policy outlines all of the conditions and steps of the Programme.
Applying for the Programme:
When applying for the Mobility Programme, you will need to discuss your application and availability for the Programme with your manager. You are encouraged to read the Mobility Policy before completing your application.
Temporary Vacancies
Managers with temporary vacancies in their area can provide details of the vacancy and request referrals from the Mobility Register by contacting the HR Mobility Officer, Sandy Fitzpatrick
HR Mobility Officer hr_mobility@admin.uwa.edu.au 6488 7486.
Links:
Mobility Application form
Checklist of Issues for Consideration
Mobility Information for Managers
Induction checklist for supervisors
Induction checklist for relevant administrative officers
Performance Expectations template
Higher Duties Allowance (form)
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