Status and Details

This page provides information about this version of this document, including:

Its status (whether it is current, historic, or comes into effect in the future);
Approval, effective (implementation), and expiry dates;
Relevant staff and their contact details; and
A summary of changes from the previous version.

Professional Development Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	10th November 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	10th November 2028	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Vice-Chancellor	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	5th November 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer	Peta Preo Director People and Culture	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive	Shannon Holborn Vice-President Global and External Relations	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Peta Preo Director People and Culture	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The policy was updated to reflect current practice for Professional Development at the University.
- Removed listing of mandatory induction and replaced with a link to the Waterhole to ensure currency of information.
- Added to list of types of professional development opportunities which may be available (such as mentoring, study allowances etc).
- Added clause that non-attendance may lead to costs being incurred by the employees organisational unit.
- Added clause that tailored professional development many be offered to specific groups to aid workforce strategy.
- Minor wording amendments throughout.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All