Glossary

Academic Staff

Staff members employed under an Academic staff employment contract.

 

Adoption Leave

Leave for the care of a newly adopted child.

 

Affirmative Action

A program designed to increase the participation rates of targeted groups.

 

Annual Leave

Paid leave for rest or recreation .

 

Appeals Committee-Academic Staff Promotions

Reviews the process undertaken by the Promotions Committee in cases where an unsuccessful applicant makes an appeal against the outcome.

 

Associated Leases

Lease rental arrangement where an associate eg partner, spouse of the employee owns a vehicle and leases it to the University. The vehicle is then provided to the employee on a fully maintained basis.

 

Casual Employment

General staff members employed  for a period of less than one (1) month, or less than fifteen (15) hours per week.  Casual employees are also available through an outside employment agency for brief periods of time.

 

Classification

The level and related salary of positions for general staff.

 

Consultant/Contractor

A person external to the University who provides professional advice and /or service to the University.

 

Continuous Employment

Employment of staff on a permanent basis.

 

Cultural diversity

Acceptance and promotion of differing cultures on the University campus.

 

Discipline Procedure

The mechanism and process for managing instances of identified sub standard  work performance or behaviour, which fails to meet University requirements.

 

Discrimination

Treatment of staff members and students differing on the basis of gender, age,race, religion or characteristics as defined in legislation.

 

Dispute Settlement Procedure

A formal procedure for managing disputes between employees as defined by the relevant agreement.

 

Employment Contract

A contract between the University and a staff member identifying the conditions of employment.

 

Enterprise Bargaining

The process of formal negotiation between employer and union representatives that results in a certified agreement.

 

Equal Opportunity

A program that helps ensure the University maintains an environment where all people are treated fair and equally.

 

Equity Committee

A committee committed to ensuring the University complies with and is conscious of equal employment opportunity legislation.

 

Fixed term employment

Employment for a fixed period of time in accordance with relevant awards.

 

General Staff

Staff members employed on a general staff employment contract.

 

Graduates

Students who have successfully completed their university studies and have met all the University requirements.

 

Grievance Officers

Staff members, nominated by the campus community and responsible for interviewing and seeking a resolution to satisfy all parties when a formal grievance has been raised.

 

Grievance Procedure

A formal procedure developed for resolving complaints of harassment or discrimination.

 

Harassment

Unwelcome or offensive behaviour by one person to another.

 

Honorary Appointments

Where the University appoints a person in an honorary capacity, eg Visiting Fellow.

 

Honorary Fellow

Distinguished scholars who normally reside in Western Australia with whom the University associates its work.

 

Leave Without Pay

Forfeiture of salary by an employee for a period of absence usually not exceeding twelve (12) months.

 

Long Service Leave

Extended leave based on years of service as defined in the relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

 

Market Loading

Percentage of salary above the relevant agreement, in accordance with the present economic climate.

 

Murdoch University (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement

An agreement between the University and the relevant union representing academic staff.

 

Murdoch University (General Staff) Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

An agreement between the University and the relevant unions representing general staff.

 

Novated Lease

A standard financing leasing arrangement where the staff member enters into an agreement with a Financier. A Deed of Novation sub-leases the vehicle to the University which provides the vehicle fully maintained to the staff member.

 

Operating Lease

The motor vehicle is leased to the University by a Fleet Manager and provided fully maintained to the staff member.

 

Parental Leave

Leave available for staff members for the care of a young child following birth or adoption.

 

Professorial Promotions  Committee

Professorial Promotions Committee for academic staff promotion and probationary review, levels D and E.

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Promotions Committee

University Academic Staff Promotions and Probationary Review Committee for academic staff levels A - C.

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Relocation

The moving of a new staff member and family from overseas, interstate or intrastate.

 

Remuneration

All benefits including salary, superannuation, motor vehicles etc. provided to the staff member.

 

Salary Packaging

The process of combining salary and benefits instead of salary only to form the total remuneration.

 

Salary Sacrifice

The part of the remuneration package set aside to cover benefits and related costs

 

Senior Grievance Officer

A grievance officer, appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, responsible for resolving grievances via investigation and conciliation.

 

Selection Committee

A committee for the selection of a new staff member following a recruitment process.

 

Sick Leave

Leave with pay available to staff for personal illness in accordance with the relevant agreement.

 

Study Leave

Leave, approved by the University, which is available for staff members undertaking study.

 

Superannuation

Superannuation for staff members through approved superannuation funds in accordance with legislative obligations and agreements.

 

Superannuation Scheme for Australian Universities (SSAU)

A Superannuation scheme for staff subject to  eligibility requirements.

 

TEC

Total Employment Cost.

 

Tertiary Education Superannuation Scheme (TESS)

A scheme established for University staff to provide minimum superannuation in accordance with government legislation.

 

Visiting Fellow

A visitor to the University of at least Lecturer status, who is paid or not, whose visit to the University or activity associated with the University is for a minimum of four (4) weeks.