Manager and Supervisor Toolkit

This page has been designed, to compile all of the information that is relevant to managers and supervisors at Western Sydney University.

Starting out as a manager or supervisor

The Induction and Orientation page contains all of the information that you will need in your first weeks and months of employment.

Career development at Western Sydney University

The Talent and Leadership Development (opens in a new window) website contains all of the information about career development opportunities for staff at Western Sydney University.

For your staff, there is important information pertaining to:

• Work Planning and Career Development
• Courses and training programs
• Academic Promotion
• Education Support Allowance
• Staff Postgraduate Study Scholarships
• Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Recruiting staff at Western Sydney University

The Recruitment Process website has been created to explain each phase of the recruitment cycle at Western Sydney University.

As hiring managers you can refer to the 4-step recruitment process diagram and then use the University's Map Your Progress tool to track the progress of your recruitment activities.

Other helpful resources include:

• Establishment guidelines
• Recruitment Business case template (DOCX, 61.7 KB)
• FAQs on short-term/ contingent worker engagement

Resources for managing your staff

• The Induction and Orientation page provides a checklist that is useful for managers when inducting new staff.
• Probation periods provide useful FAQs on the probation process for new staff.
• The Flexible work options page contains information on the responsibilities of supervisors.
• Information and Checklists for when staff leave the University can be found on the Leaving Western Sydney University Employment page.

Resources for managing casuals

• FAQs on hiring Casual employees
• FAQs on engaging short-term/ contingent workers
• Casual Employment Forms

Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance Program
• EAP Information flyer (PDF, 1065.42 KB) (opens in a new window)

Useful websites for managers and supervisors