MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES Office of People and Culture UWS staff profile There were 2430.12 full-time equivalent staff in ongoing and fixed term positions as at 31 March 2013. The following figures do not include casuals and are a snapshot of data as at 31 March 2013. 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
920.78
875.74
871.51
881.28
782.40
850.92
946.10
992.22
1005.35
General (Levels 1-9)
1128.76
1084.48
1026.67
1119.02
1080.16
1116.98
1253.90
1230.82
1313.77
Senior (Above Academic Level E or General Level 9)
77.00
84.40
117.70
138.60
107.70
104.40
114.60
139.8
111.00
Academic (Levels A-E)
The Office of People and Culture (OPC) is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategically focused human resource policy and practice framework. The staff within OPC continue to work with School, Institute and divisional staff, and with University management, to achieve the University’s strategic goals through effective people management.
Our Future OPC Projects
OPC has structured its areas of focus as follows: »» HR Strategy and Services (HRSS), taking on the operational components of HR matters at UWS. As of 2013, HRSS now incorporates Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) which looks after the software ‘arm’ of people management »» Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement (OATSIEE), driving the University’s commitment to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students »» Organisational Development (OD), focused on developing organisational strength, and providing a suite of programs for the professional and career development needs of staff (academic and professional) »» UWS Recruitment (UWSR), managing all aspects of recruiting processes for UWS units. There are two further areas: the Relocations Team which assists with immigration, visa and relocation matters; and a search team, focusing on senior recruitment »» Work Health and Safety (WHS), ensuring the University’s compliance with WHS legislation, and provision of the University as a safe place to work and study »» Workplace Relations and Organisational Design (WROD), looking after industrial relations, change management and workforce planning.
HR Strategy and Services
The OPC suite of projects being undertaken as part of the Our Future Program include: »» The Academic LifeCycle Project »» Careers and Development »» Onboarding, Orientation and Induction.
HRSS Achievements
One of the main projects undertaken by HR Strategy and Services this year was the introduction of a new job evaluation methodology – which saw 15 staff, including union representatives, trained and formally accredited in the new system. Recognition during 2013 also included: »» A HRSS staff member was recognised at national level, receiving an appreciation award for services to Association of Tertiary Education Management (ATEM). »» The Superannuation Team, for the third year running, achieved 100% Administration Fee payment from UniSuper plus 10% bonus for outstanding performance, resulting in return payments to the University of over $100,000 across the year.
Our People 2015 OPC has continued to build on the Our People 2015 staffing strategy, hosting another well-received UWS Professional Staff conference in June which attracted over 340 registrations. The highly successful academic mentoring program is now in its third round and the Inspire Leadership
These areas are overseen by, and report to, the Executive Director, People and Culture. UWS Annual Report 2013 • 77