Important Monash HR Procedural Updates
The following Monash HR procedures have been revised and updated:
- Academic Promotion
The Academic Promotion Procedures have been updated to reflect the following process improvements recently approved by Academic Board:
- Streamlined application materials
- Candidates can request up to two research reports sourced from University corporate systems, reducing administrative burden in manual completion of data already held by the University
- Clarified promotion criteria wording
- Introduction of interviews for level D candidates, at the committee’s request.
For details, please refer to the Academic Promotion Procedures and the academic promotion web page. Staff interested in promotion are encouraged to contact the relevant promotion coordinator for assistance.
- Family Violence
In accordance with the University’s commitment to supporting staff experiencing family violence, the Wellbeing and Support Procedure - Family Violence has been amended to articulate a process for applying for family violence leave..
Staff experiencing family violence may access accrued sick leave or apply for paid family violence leave for attendance at medical appointments, legal proceedings, seeking safe housing and other activities related to dealing with family violence.
Monash HR will ensure that these requests are handled confidentially, with sensitivity and in accordance with the staff member’s wishes. For details, please refer to the Wellbeing and Support – Family Violence.
The University also provides access to confidential, professional counselling and support for all staff and their immediate families through the provision of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the University counselling service and Safer Community Unit services.
A staff member who is experiencing family violence may request support by raising the issue with her/his immediate supervisor or a Family Violence Contact Officer through emailing the Safer Community Unit or calling them on 990 51599.
- International Travel
The International Staffing and Staff Mobility Procedure – International Travel (Australian-based staff) been amended to include clear guidance on the two-step approval process that is managed via the University's Travel Management System.
The procedure is located at: International Staffing and Staff Mobility - International Travel (Australian-based staff).
- Overtime and Time off in Lieu
A new procedure, Remuneration and Benefits – Overtime and Time Off in Lieu (Professional staff) has been developed to explain how overtime and time-off-in-lieu arrangements operate at the University.
The new procedure can be found at Remuneration and Benefits –overtime and time off in lieu.
For any questions, please contact Access HR on ext. 20400 or at hr@monash.edu.