General Information
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File Number
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200501687C
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Purpose
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To inform staff of the provisions for the workplace change process.
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Relevant To
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Staff
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Related Topics
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Other (Staff), Staff
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Authorisation & Contact Information
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Responsible Officer
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Director Human Resources
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Approved By
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Director Human Resources
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Contact Area
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HR Help Desk
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Authority
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Higher Education Support Act (Commonwealth)
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Relevant Dates
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Effective Date
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30 November, 2005
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Date Approved
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30 November, 2005
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Next Review
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14 December, 2011
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Principles
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- Sound management of workplace change will include timely consultation and involvement of the staff members who will be directly affected by the change, and where the staff members have chosen, their union or staff representative(s).
- So far as is possible, the University will not use contract labour to replace ongoing employment for staff members.
- Staff members who are potentially affected by outsourcing proposals will be formally consulted except where this is not practicable in cases of emergency or in circumstances where buildings, plant, equipment, services or health and safety are threatened or where potentially affected staff members are not readily available.
- Staff members who are potentially affected by changes to their work practices or working condition will be formally consulted, and may be represented by staff or union representatives.
- The relevant union may assist the University with the change process where change affects a work group.
- In the case of change potentially affecting an individual staff member, the supervisor will include provide relevant information to the staff member and give them the opportunity to discuss the proposal, and, where he or she chooses, a staff representative. Where the change proceeds, the University and staff member will reach timely agreement on implementation of that change, including means of avoiding or mitigating detrimental outcomes for the staff member.
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