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University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia. Mobility Programme. Mobility Officer Role. The role of the Mobility Officer is to: Develop and coordinate processes relating to mobility and movement of staff for: Career development Redeployment Redundancy Rehabilitation

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University of Western Australia

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  1. University of Western Australia Mobility Programme

  2. Mobility Officer Role • The role of the Mobility Officer is to: • Develop and coordinate processes relating to mobility and movement of staff for: • Career development • Redeployment • Redundancy • Rehabilitation • Assess individual needs and identify appropriate placements on a case management basis. • Facilitate the movement of staff by working in liaison with other areas in Human Resources, faculties, schools and other work areas throughout the university.

  3. Developments to date… • Developed process for case management • Redeployment • Alternative Placements • Cases Referred – 21 • High level of successful placement or resolution • Focus now is on developing the Mobility Programme

  4. Mobility Programme Background • 2003 Working Life Survey Found: • “64% of General Staff perceived there to be barriers to career progression at UWA” • General staff also rated one of the worst aspects of working at UWA to be the lack of career progression opportunities

  5. Mobility Programme Background • A study by the Australian Public Service in the late 1990’s found that mobility opportunities enhanced career progression • Benefits of Mobility included: • Personal development • Broadened & enhanced skills • Fresh perspectives to their work • Improved motivation & increased work satisfaction • Workforce more flexible & adaptable • Communications improved • More likely to retain skilled staff

  6. Mobility Programme Background • The Mobility Programme aligns with the University’s objective to “recruit, develop and retain the highest quality staff”

  7. What has happened so far… • Put together a draft proposal which will be presented here today • This has been developed by input from: • Staff in Human Resources (and management team) • Staff Development Advisory Group • Staff attending Career Opportunities workshops in April 2005 • Feedback from some of the University managers • Research into what other organisations have done • Developed a draft Policy

  8. Mobility Programme Proposal… • Provides opportunity for staff to register their interest in taking up a temporary fixed term transfer to another work area for a period of up to 12 months to broaden their skills and experience • Provides opportunity for managers to fill short term vacancies with experienced university staff members while providing developmental opportunities to staff

  9. Objectives of the Programme • Facilitate internal & external mobility opportunities for staff • Enhance career development opportunities for staff • Create a more mobile and flexible workforce to enable the best use of skills and resources

  10. Benefits of the Programme • Benefits for Individuals: • Build on their skills to improve career advancement • Greater job satisfaction • Develop both personally & professionally • Gain a greater understanding of the University Community • Bring back new experience and perspectives on returning to their position

  11. Benefits of the Programme • Benefits for Managers & the University • Develop a skilled adaptable & flexible workforce • Better recruitment & retention of staff due to career development prospects • Retain a talented pool of internal staff for future job openings • Improve communication & relationships between work areas as a result of staff movements • Reduced turnover of staff • Bring back new skills to the work area

  12. Who can apply for the programme? • All general staff (full time and part time) who: • Are committed to their own career development • Able to take up new or different responsibilities • Take the initiative to show that they are ready to learn new skills • Fixed term staff can apply subject to conditions • Not applicable to casual staff

  13. Details of the Programme • Discussion between staff member and manager • Application • Approval • Registration • Placement referrals • Selection process • Placement

  14. Other things the policy covers… • Release times & handover • Backfill arrangements • What happens to a staff member’s entitlements while on temporary transfer • Leave arrangements & payments • Induction • What happens at the end of the placement

  15. Next Steps • Next step is to have some input from the University Managers group • Nominate your preferred level of involvement • Participate on Reference Group • Comment on drafts • Receive drafts for information • Receive project updates on where the project is at • When policy complete will go to the Executive for approval to implement • Development of Processes to manage staff movements • Information sessions for all interested staff

  16. Human Resources Mobility Officers Amanda Halls Thursday & Friday ahalls@admin.uwa.edu.au Ext 8759 Annette Stewart Monday, Thursday & every 2nd Friday anstewar@admin.uwa.edu.au Ext 2184

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