2017 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Exceptional Performance by General Staff

The Vice-Chancellor offers annual awards in recognition of exceptional performance by members of General staff. Awards are available in three categories:

·  Individual staff members up to and including HEW 5;

·  Individual staff members HEW 6 and above;

·  Teams (any size, two or more individual staff members of which at least one is a General staff member).

The awards will be presented by the Vice-Chancellor at a public ceremony. Individual nominees will receive a framed certificate. Nominated teams will receive a framed certificate. Individual winners will receive an allocation of $5,000. Winning teams will receive an allocation of $10,000. Allocations are to be used for professional development purposes. Funds will be distributed through a restricted account and are to be expended within 12 months of the award.

While it is expected that one award will be given annually in each category, this may vary under exceptional circumstances depending on the quality of nominations. The selection panel may choose not to make an award if there are no suitable nominations.

ELIGIBILITY

General staff across the University, who have been employed for at least two years on continuing or fixed-term contracts of 0.4 FTE or more, and have not been nominated in the previous three years, are eligible for nomination. General staff are those members of staff employed under Higher Education Workers (HEW) position classifications.

CRITERIA

Awards will be made for an exceptional performance, which exceeds the normal requirements of the nominee’s or nominees' substantive position, in advancing the University’s strategic goals, pursuing relevant operational priorities and modelling exemplary conduct or service.

The following criteria will be used to assess nominations:

·  Degree of excellence: Extent to which the achievement of the nominee(s) reflects University goals, priorities and/or ethical conduct beyond the normal call of duty and has added value to the University. This criterion receives the greatest weighting;

·  Service Improvement or Innovation or Efficiency gain: Extent to which there is service improvement and/or innovation and/or efficiency gain to the University and/or stakeholders arising out of the efforts of the nominee(s).

Specific examples can be used to show the extent to which the nomination is supported by documenting the achievement and the value added. This can include support from beyond the nominee’s or nominees’ immediate work colleagues, and may include support from outside the University.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations may be made by any CDU staff member (including self-nomination). Nominations are to be sighted and signed by the Head of School/Director or equivalent.

Documentation making a case for a nomination should include:

·  Completed cover sheet on pages 3 and 4 of this document;

·  A statement of no more than two pages outlining the achievement(s) of the nominee(s) in relation to the criteria listed above, including a description of the benefits to the University arising from the achievement(s);

·  Supporting documentation of no more than two pages in total, including a statement by the Supervisor of the work unit and a range of evidence from any of the following where possible:

o  external or internal clients of the individual/team;

o  individual members of academic or general staff;

o  students or graduates;

o  an appropriate professional body.

Total supporting documentation must not exceed four pages with font not less than 11 point.

LODGEMENT AND PROCESSING

Submission of applications

·  Complete the cover sheet from page 3 and 4 of this document.

·  Scan the completed cover sheet with a copy of the statement and supporting documentation (as listed above) into a single PDF file.

·  Email the nomination to .

·  Applications close on Friday 15 September, 2017.

Receipt of nominations

Receipt of all nominations will be acknowledged by email. If the applicant does not receive an email within a week of submission, they should contact Karen Carroll at or phone 8946 6676

Assessment

A Selection Panel will recommend the award winners to the Vice-Chancellor, for endorsement. The Panel will include:

·  Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Operations (Chair);

·  Chief Financial Officer;

·  Pro Vice-Chancellor, Law, Education, Business and Arts;

·  Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment;

·  Pro Vice-Chancellor, Vocational Education and Training;

·  Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Operations will provide executive support to the selection panel. The selection panel may contact the nominee(s) Head of School/Director or other staff as required when shortlisting nominations.

NOTIFICATION

Nominees will be invited to attend a presentation ceremony at which the winners will be announced. The names of Award winners will also be made public through the media and on the CDU website.

ENQUIRIES

For enquiries please contact Karen Carroll at or phone 8946 6676.

Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

Nomination Form

For Exceptional Performance by General Staff

Complete this form and scan it, with your supporting documentation, into a single PDF file. Email to .

Part A - Category for nomination

Please indicate (x) the category in which you wish the nomination to be assessed.

Select only one category.

Exceptional Performance by General Staff

Individual staff members up to and including HEW 5
Individual staff members HEW 6 and above
Team (where at least one member is General staff)

Part B.1 – Statement for Award Presentation

Describe the distinctive/outstanding contribution of the nominee(s). Maximum of 25 words.

In Recognition of…

Part B.2 – Nominee details

Please complete the following section for the person being nominated. In the case of a team award this should be the person designated as the team leader/representative.

Title / Last name
First name / Email
Phone extension / Mobile number
Campus location
Division /Unit
School
Position title / HEW Level
Commencement date at CDU

Part B.2 – Team Members

Please complete this section to nominate all staff relevant to a Team Award.

TEAM NAME:
Title / First name / Last name / Email / Mobile phone

Part C – Nominator

I recommend this nomination on the basis of the information attached to this application.
Name / Email
Division/
Faculty / Position
Signature / Date

Part D - Director/Head of School or Equivalent

I understand that I may be contacted by the selection panel to discuss this nomination.
Name / Email
Division/
Faculty / Position
Signature / Date

Part E - The nominee for the award must sign the Nominee’s Declaration.

I accept this nomination and note that the information on this form is collected by the University
and will be used only for the purpose of assisting the Selection Panel in the selection process. The information will be used in the administration of the CDU awards program and may be used for publicity in relation to CDU.
Signature / Date

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