Welcome Welcome to the 4th edition of Smart Casuals for Victoria University. Working as an academic casual is an exciting opportunity and can be personally and professionally rewarding. For some of you it is a stepping stone to an academic career. For others it may be an opportunity to share with university students your professional knowledge. Over the years, I have worked with many casual colleagues and have often felt that their enthusiasm and dedication is taken for granted with little demonstrated appreciation. Hopefully, you have received positive student feedback – and also encouragement from your academic supervisor and other colleagues. If every academic casual at my university had accessed this NTEU booklet, their working life would have been easier. I recommend that you read this closely, keep it at close hand as an important resource and pass onto colleagues. Whilst the information here has been specifically adapted for your university, you are also encouraged to contact your local NTEU Branch office if you have further questions. The Union is working hard to improve your pay and working conditions. We have recently won you a wide range of improved pay and conditions which are outlined in this booklet. You need to speak up if you are not receiving your correct pay and entitlements. Join the NTEU and we can assist you in this. Get involved in the Union so we can represent your and your colleagues’ interests even more effectively. See www.unicasual.org.au for full details.
Jeannie Rea, NTEU National President
Smart Casuals is a publication of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU). 4th edition. All Rights Reserved © 2011. ISBN 978-0-9806500-2-0 Editors: National Industrial Unit, Russel Baader Production: Paul Clifton Original design: Andrew Li
For more information, please contact the NTEU National Office Post: Phone: Fax: Email: Web:
PO Box 1323, Sth Melbourne VIC 3205 (03) 9254 1910 (03) 9254 1915 national@nteu.org.au www.nteu.org.au
www.unicasual.org.au
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