Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual  University Management HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Portfolio Holder: Sidney Rajanayagam, Manager, Remuneration & Projects, extension 2131.  

INDEX

      1.   Policy Statement

2.      Guidelines

POLICY STATEMENT

Murdoch University is committed to achieving the highest standards of managing effectively its human resources by:

• encouraging research, consultancy and business development into domains that deliver profitable and ethical business applications.

• encouraging business development, innovative technologies and enterprise through the University.

• fostering innovation and an intellectual climate accepting of the need for continuous improvement through managed change (internally and externally).

The Human Resource Management policy is a key component of the University's management philosophy.

The policy requires that all Administrative Heads be fully accountable for the effective management of staff entrusted to them. 

Human Resources provides an efficient, effective and professional service to all staff and each Administrative Head to ensure that the human resources management objectives of the University are achieved. The key services provided by Human Resources are detailed in a statement of Service Commitment to Staff.

GUIDELINES

To achieve the objectives of the Human Resource Management policy the following essential standards apply:

• The University will:
• provide a safe, supportive and team orientated work environment
• promote sustainability, equity, and social justice as its major strategic focus.
• manage effectively in a consistent, sensitive, firm and supportive manner at all times
• provide regular feedback on performance
• invest in the development of people to maximise performance and enterprise through the University
• communicate openly and honestly
• reward staff members equitably based upon individual performance and achievement of University objectives
• conduct all activities and act at all times in a lawful and ethical manner

• Each staff member will:
• work in a safe, supportive and team oriented manner that fosters respect and understanding for cultural and ethnic diversity
• accept the accountabilities and responsibilities required of the position
• motivate and encourage others and work effectively among peers in a consistent, sensitive, firm and supportive manner at all times
• encourage and accept regular feedback on performance
• identify personal development needs and respond positively to opportunities for personal development
•  focus work behaviour on activities which support the strategic plan of the University 
• communicate openly and honestly 
• act at all times in a lawful and ethical manner 

Each staff member has the responsibility for ensuring the application and achievement of the Human Resource Management policy and its objectives and standards.

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