Key Dates

Promotion to Level B

Applications for promotion to Level B (Lecturer/Research Fellow) can be lodged anytime during the year. Normally, you will be advised of the outcome within 21 days of the Approver(s) receiving your application unless they request further time. Successful promotions usually take effect from the date the promotion application is approved.

Promotion to all other levels

Dates for the 2027 promotion round will be announced later in 2026.

If you wish to apply for promotion in the 2027 round, you can begin preparing by arranging a Summative Peer Review of teaching and updating your research data in Pure.

Applications for promotion to Levels C and D (including Associate Professor in Indonesia) and Professor can only be lodged during the academic promotion round, with application links accessible only while the round is open.  Successful promotions take effect on 1 July in the year following application submission.

Non-faculty applications must align with a faculty.  Applicants should consult with their Director of Centre/Institute about the most relevant faculty to align their research and then contact their promotion coordinator to facilitate the application assessment with the relevant faculty Dean.

Applications for academic promotion from CDPAE staff will be accepted commencing 1 July 2026. Refer to the promotion procedure for more information.

Summary of Key Promotion Activities (2026 round)

Information Sessions

Where a faculty has scheduled an information session, we encourage staff to attend so they are clear on faculty expectations/process.

These sessions were recorded, please contact the Promotions Coordinator for a copy of the recording.

Committee Meetings

Applicant Interviews

Level C - may be interviewed at the Chair's request. The promotion coordinator will advise you if this occurs.

Level D & Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow - are expected to be available for interview.

Professorial - are expected to be available for interview and should diarise each of the scheduled dates until further notification.