In accordance with Policy HR 9.1 academic staff employed on a continuing or fixed term contract basis for at least 3 years, may apply for a period of professional development under the professional experience programme. A period of PEP will normally not exceed 6 months. The staff member may apply for assistance towards fares and reimbursement for travel allowance and other expenses. In accordance with Policy HR 8.1 general staff may apply for study release to undertake an approved course of study. Study release may be taken as hours per week up to a maximum of 6 hours or as bulk release time.
Travel time is in addition to the hours allocated to study.
In accordance with Policy HR 13.1 academic and general staff who are employed on a continuing basis or fixed term contract basis of 12 months, may be eligible to apply for funding towards the cost of fees for an approved course of study. Travel allowance University staff who travel intrastate or interstate may be eligible for travel allowance for meals, accommodation and incidentals in accordance with the provisions outlined in the relevant policy. Motor vehicle allowance Staff members who use their own vehicle on University business may be entitled to a payment of an allowance in accordance with the provision of the relevant policy. The University has contracted OCAR Services to provide a professional and confidential counselling service to all staff and their immediate family. This service is available to assist with a range of problems which may impact on a staff member's work performance.