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Staff Benefits
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The employment benefits we offer to you include…
| Salary |
Our academic salaries are among the top in the OECD countries! |
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| Promotion of academic staff |
We have one of the most liberal academic fast tracking promotion programmes nationally! |
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| Performance Incentives |
At UWA we really appreciate staff going that extra mile. To reward staff for their performance we can provide a range of bonus payments and allowances. |
| Staff Induction |
Your supervisor or peer will provide you with a comprehensive induction to get you started. |
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| Staff Development Programmes |
We are totallly committed to life-long learning.
Enjoy free staff development programmes from induction, early career to managerial and leadership development programmes in your chosen field of research, teaching and professional work. Join the mentoring programme. |
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| Teaching prizes and awards |
We encourage excellence in all we do. Make a real difference and you can participate in the prestigious University and National Awards. |
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| Teaching and Learning |
Find out about our range of grants, support programmes, publications and resources for staff. |
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| Superannuation |
Depending upon your length of appointment you may access up to 17% employer paid superannuation! |
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| Salary Packaging or Salary Sacrificing |
Our fast track promotion for academics is highly ranked among Australia's universities.
Many items are available to be salary packaged including child care, novated car leases, employee superannuation, parking, professional expenses, self-education, union subscriptions, laptops and related equipment, gym and Qantas Club Membership. Items are regularly added so check the website for further details. |
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| Flexible Working Arrangements |
Enjoy the opportunity to work flexible hours, home based work, or combine professional and consultative work. |
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| Life Balance |
Access a wide range of services or get involved in the many interest groups. There’s something for everyone! Nurture your inner wellbeing and life balance. |
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| Green Environment |
Various transport options are available to take advantage of “green” transport options. We even subsidise the shuttle buses to campus. Find your way to the main campus by taking a scenic route.
Your ideas and commitment to support a green office and University will be valued. |
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| Facilities & Services |
Enjoy a range of free services including lunchtime concerts, public lectures, tours, art galleries and museums. Other paid facilities or events include a gym, an Olympic size swimming pool, film and theatre productions, and a range of expert professional services all available on campus. |
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| Leave Information |
All staff enjoy 4 weeks paid leave each year and accrue long service leave. Paid leave is also available to attend study and English Language training. Extra paid leave is available for short breaks to attend to family, cultural, ceremonial or bereavement needs. Primary care givers can take 14 weeks paid leave and 90 weeks unpaid leave to care for their newborn. Because we want you back, you may also have the opportunity to receive a return to work bonus of up to 24 weeks pay!
Want to enjoy more time off to pursue your interests at leisure?
Join our pre-purchase leave programme to take time off to study or spend more time with your children during school holidays.
Take unpaid leave to care for the grandkids, travel, pursue full time study, get involved with community work, take advantage of secondment opportunities, or just take time out. Enjoy three months paid long service leave. |
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| International Centre |
We have a range of clubs to cater for international interests. |
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| Get Involved! |
There are so many opportunities to get involved with students, staff, local and international communities in your area of interest. Whether it is preserving local native flora and fauna, supporting indigenous culture, building international relations, you'll find a relevant committee or action group right here. Just Google away! |
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| Professional Development Review |
Discuss your career goals, support needs, along with your performance, with your manager or supervisor on an annual basis. |
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| Conferral of Academic Titles |
Titles are available for research grant recipients and directors of research centres. |
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| Discounts |
Various staff discounts on a range of products and services are available. |
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Coming attractions in 2008…
Total Rewards
When it comes to benefits, everyones' needs are different. That's why we are committed to continually improving our range of free and paid benefits. We realise people's needs change over time so you'll need a range of flexible options that you can manage online.
Our total rewards package aims to provide staff choice when selecting paid benefits. These benefits can be altered over time to suit your changing needs. You will be able to download your own personalised brochure that outlines your total rewards of salary and choice of free and paid benefits that makeup your total remuneration package.
Academic Career Structure
We are working on expanding the choice of career pathing and rewarding performance excellence. This initiative will ensure UWA is nationally competitive when it comes to career paths and rewarding performance through higher salaries.
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What about if you’ve just started your career…?
We advertise a range of entry level career opportunities including apprenticeships, traineeships and cadetships. Faculties and Schools often have employment opportunities for new graduates either during their semester break or after completion of their studies. Student Services provide a job board specifically for students. You can apply for internally advertised positions as they arise or request a transfer opportunity to acquire new skills and work in other locations.
We provide a wide range of workshops including the recruitment and selection process, how to write a job application and interview tips and techniques, career management opportunities, managing meetings, customer service, manual handling, and project management. We have special workshops for researchers in grant application preparation, publication writing, personal assistants, and teacher development and assessment programmes. Visit Research, Teaching and Learning, and Staff Development. Take up one of the many networking opportunities via a project, committee work, join the book club, register for a lunch time class on campus, attend a public lecture or enrol in UWA Extension programme and join in life-long learning! Explore career opportunities, scale down or scale up work commitments or try working in a different area via the mobility programme.
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Or in mid-career…?
Are you ready to take the next career step? There are several opportunities to further develop your career including temporary internal transfers, acting in higher duties, staff exchanges or placements with other organisations. We have a range of Staff Development Programmes for emerging leaders including our successful Leadership Development for Women programme and a range of leadership and management workshops and programmes for new managers. There are many opportunities for networking within the University, including contributing to policy development in any of the Committees, or areas of interest including Research, Teaching, networking externally, presenting a guest lecture or conference paper, writing a publication or mentoring.
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What about if you’ve peaked in your career…?
You can continue with your professional or consulting expertise or provide pro bono work to the community. We have a wide range of mentoring and leadership opportunities available according to your expertise and interests. These include mentoring students and staff, leading professional development programmes, participating in joint venture research development opportunities in collaboration with community and industry organisations or giving guest lectures.
Do you want to scale back your work commitments? We have opportunities for staff to work towards achieving a more balanced lifestyle including the opportunity to provide flexibility in research and teaching.
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What about returning to employment…?
Maybe it's the right time to re-enter the workforce after spending time raising your young family and now they're off to school? Or perhaps you've completed your studies and looking for the next career step? We're keen to hear from you.
So you have tasted retirement and now need more intellectual and social stimulation? Or you want to share your state of relaxed blissfulness with your former colleagues? Perhaps working part time to top up your superannuation or need time out from your grandchildren? We are ready for you.
You could have recovered from an illness or injury and want to work part time or full time?
Whatever your reasons we welcome people from all backgrounds, stage in life or career. We have the opportunities to help you on your way to achieve the transition or balance in your life.
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Where to from here…?
We invite you to enter your employment details via our Candidate Register (under development). Should a suitable position match your capabilities we will contact you. Alternatively, you can apply for any suitable position at Careers Opportunities. If you’re a UWA Alumni, contact Office of Development – Alumni Relations to update your details.
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