Induction for New Staff
Induction is the first step in building a two-way relationship between the organisation and the employee.
Commencing a new position with a new organisation can be a daunting process. There are colleagues, supervisors and managers to meet, new processes to become familiar with, new offices and buildings to navigate, new software to master, employment conditions to understand and a job to learn.
The transition to the new workplace is made easier and more effective for both the new employee and the employer if there is an effective induction process.
The Four Components to an Effective Induction at the University
1. Human Resources
Client Services staff will ensure information and documentation facilitating payment of salary is completed. Relevant University policy documentation and useful University information will also be provided.
2. Induction Checklist and Guide
The induction checklist and guide has been designed to provide you with easily accessible, relevant and useful information.
3. Workplace Induction
Your supervisor will provide you with a local workplace induction during your first weeks of employment. This will cover:
- Job requirement
- Health and safety
- Workstation, email and communication system
- Office layout
- Local workplace issues/customs
- Working conditions, processes and procedures
- Performance Development Framework
The induction checklist may be used as a guide for departments and workplaces to shape their own induction program according to local needs.
4. University Orientation
Orientation workshops have been designed for professional staff and academic staff.
More information on various University services for staff can be found on the University Staff Home Page.
Additional useful information about living and working at Melbourne is located here.