Performance, Development and Promotion Policy
The University of Adelaide aims to always be recognised internationally as a great research university and an Australian leader in research and teaching excellence. The pursuit of this aim requires the University to foster excellence in its staff and leadership. The University's commitment to staff development will assist to build this excellence, through the facilitation of learning and development; recognition and reward for performance; and building leadership capability.
The purpose of this policy is to guide the University's staff development and academic promotion practices according to its strategic priorities.
This policy applies to all staff. The policy must be read in conjunction with relevant legislation, the Enterprise Agreement (as amended) and with business practices and processes that collectively enhance the University's good governance and best management practice objectives.
Policy Principles
Great performance, development and academic promotion practices are based on the following principles:
1. Performance, development and promotions processes are:
1.1. inclusive, respectful of diversity and promote equitable access for staff.
1.2. informed by the University's strategic, operational, and legislative requirements.
1.3. thorough and fair.
2. Managers and staff proactively manage, support and encourage professional development in order to help staff attain their full potential in the workplace.
3. Managers provide an objective and constructive evaluation of staff progress using the University's performance framework and promotion standards.
4. Staff members are encouraged, recognised and/or rewarded for high-performance, sustained excellence and work-related achievements.
5. Academic promotions recognise sustained excellence and encourage applications from a diverse range of academic staff.
6. Staff members contribute to building an organisational culture that reflects behaviour aligned with the values and goals of the University.
Authorities
Key |
Authority Category |
Authority |
Delegation Holder |
Limits |
Human Resources |
Academic Appointments and Promotions |
Approve promotion to Levels B and C, |
Executive Dean |
On the recommendation of the Faculty Promotions Committee |
Human Resources |
Academic Appointments and Promotions |
Approve promotion for title holders at all levels other than Level E |
Executive Dean |
At the time of the titleholder's renewal
|
Human Resources |
Academic Appointments and Promotions |
Approve promotion to Levels D and Level E including titleholders to Level E |
Vice-Chancellor and President |
For Level D on the recommendation of the University Promotion Committee. For Level E on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor's Promotion Committee. For Level E Titleholders (excluding visitor titleholders) on the recommendation on the Titleholder Promotion Committee |
Human Resources |
Academic Appointments and Promotions |
Authorise an out of rounds academic promotion application |
Vice-Chancellor and President |
Request by the Executive Dean through the DVC(A) or DVC(R) |
Human Resources |
Academic Appointments and Promotions |
Approve an out of round promotion for all academic levels |
Vice-Chancellor & President |
On the recommendation of a specially convened out rounds promotions committee |
Procedures
1. Promotions Procedure (Academic Staff and Titleholders)
Other procedures to support the policy principles will be developed in 2013
Definitions
Refer to the University Policies and Procedures Glossary of Terms
This document is a component of Staff Development, Performance and Promotions Policy
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3583
Policy Control Information
RMO File No. | 2015/4394 |
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Policy custodian | Chief Operating Officer |
Responsible policy officer | Executive Director, Human Resources |
Endorsed by | Vice-Chancellors Executive |
Approved by | Vice-Chancellor and President |
Related Policies | University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement (as amended)
Code of Conduct Behaviour and Conduct Policy Recruitment Policy Remuneration and Employment Benefits Policy Workforce Management Policy Leaving the University Policy Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy |
Related legislation | Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) |
Superceded Policies | Performance, Development and Promotions Policy
Staff Development Policy Staff Planning, Development and Review Policy and Guidelines Staff Development Secondment and Exchange Policy and Guidelines Staff Development Time Off for Study for General Staff Policy and Guidelines Reward and Recognition Framework Policy |
Effective from | 6 October 2015 |
Review Date | 6 October 2018 |
Contact for queries about the policy | HR Service Centre 8313 1111 |
Please refer to the Policy Directory for the latest version.