All casual academic staff shall be entitled to:

1. Employment Contract

At least 4 weeks notice of engagement for lecturing in a subject, and at least 2 weeks notice for other casual academic work.

At least 4 weeks notice of cancellation of lecturing in a subject, and at least 2 weeks notice of cancellation of other casual academic work.

A written employment contract available at the point of engagement, clearly specifying all duties and amount of time required for each duty, applicable rates of pay for each duty, lines of accountability, whether attendance is required at extra meetings, and professional development opportunities.

2. Payment

Payment for all time worked, including but not limited to teaching, on-line and face-to-face student consultation, marking, and attendance at induction sessions, lectures and academic work area meetings.

Payment for time worked within 2 weeks of work being performed.

Annual incremental progression to the next salary step upon completion of equivalent of 1 year’s casual work.

3. Facilities & Resources

Designated workstation including networked computer, desk and phone.

Access to the following on the same basis as permanent University staff, from 4 weeks prior to commencement of teaching through to the conclusion of the next teaching period following the teaching period for which the casual is employed:

o library cards

o out-of-hours access

o email accounts

o network and intranet access

o inclusion in the University’s telephone book and web directory.

4.  Career Path & Professional Development

Comprehensive induction, including explanation of relevant university and work area policies, procedures and administrative functions.

Eligibility to apply for internally advertised positions and professional development opportunities.

Inclusion in academic work area meetings.

No disadvantage in terms of accessing further casual academic work upon obtaining a PhD.

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