Information for staff
» Funding for staff outside Brisbane
» Recognition of prior learning
» Professional development support for staff with carer responsibilities
How to register
You can request registration in any course or activity in several ways
- Enrol through Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Go to the course details, click the 'Request Registration' button and complete the online form
- Email TEDI on StaffDev@tedi.uq.edu.au
- Call TEDI on 336 52666 or 336 53019
Staff Development Program
Click here to access the current and previous Staff Development Program Handbooks and the University Staff Development Committee (USDC) Annual reports.
Learning areas
The identification of learning areas for some courses indicates that the course provides staff development in the knowledge or skill indicated. The learning areas correspond to those specified in The Recognition and Development Program (for General and Research-related General Staff). These learning areas are:
Oral Communication - The course will help the participant to be clear, logical and convincing when expressing points of view.
Written Communication - The course will help the participant to present written work in an accurate, concise, clear, logical and appropriate manner.
Interpersonal Effectiveness - The course will help the participant interact effectively with others; work cooperatively within a team; or build trust and commitment in others.
Judgement - The course will help the participant to identify and analyse problems and develop effective solutions.
Application of Knowledge - The course will help the participant use technical knowledge or expertise which allows for independent performance of job duties.
Leadership - The course will help the participant motivate individuals or groups towards a common goal.
Resource Management - The course will help the participant effectively manage financial, physical or human resources.
Adaptability - The course will help the participant respond positively to change and adapt to different situations.
If you have special needs
The Staff Development Program recognises that staff may have special needs. When participants receive their 'Confirmation of Enrolment' letter they are asked to notify TEDI of any special needs.
Funding for staff outside Brisbane
The University Staff Development Committee has allocated funds for staff development at outlying sites, in addition to funding the University program offered to all staff, irrespective of location, in the Staff Development Handbook. This extra funding for staff at outlying sites recognises the difficulties they face with access. Please click on the Criteria for Allocation of Staff Development Funds for Staff at outlying Sites information attached and read the instructions carefully.
Parking information & map
As of 24 August 2009, the TEDI Seminar venue has moved to Room 215, level 2, Building 90 (corner of Hood and Rock Streets), St Lucia campus.
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Please refer to the University map for other Staff Development venue locations.
There is limited parking available for presenters and/or participants who travel from other University campuses or locations. Please contact TEDI prior to your course to see if the space is available. 'Scratchies' can also be sent to participants who do not have a University parking permit or for participants with a special need.
Withdrawing from a course
The Staff Development Program is growing in popularity and size and some courses have restricted numbers. Please be considerate to others who may be wait-listed by contacting TEDI as early as possible if you cannot attend a course, via either email StaffDev@tedi.uq.edu.au or phone (3365 3019).
Training needs
Please use the Notification of Organisational Training Needs Form (found at the Recognition and Development Program Website), to advise the University Staff Development Committee of any training need that is not met by the University Staff Development Program. This information will be used as part of ongoing training needs analysis to help ensure the program of Staff Development courses and activities are relevant and sufficiently comprehensive. Please note that the submission of this form is for the purpose of advising the University Staff Development Committee of the needs of University staff - it is not for the purpose of organising training for specific individuals.
Staff development policy
Go to the Handbook of University Policies and Procedures for UQ's Staff Development Policy.
For information about Extended Leave with Pay for General Staff see HUPP Policy 5.60.18
For information about UQ’s Study Assistance Scheme for General Staff see HUPP Policy 5.80.7
For information on the University Mentoring Policy see HUPP 5.80.19 and visit the Mentoring at UQ website.
Supervisor Feedback
As well as seeking participants' feedback at the end of each course the University Staff Development Committee (USDC) may seek feedback from supervisors to gauge the benefit of staff development courses.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of skills and knowledge already acquired by a person from work and/or practical experience or from previous study. To apply for RPL please read the guidelines and complete the form.
Professional development support for staff with carer responsibilities
The university recognises that staff with carer responsibilities may be precluded from attending career development activities (e.g. national or international conferences and workshops, attendance at an organisational retreat, or symposia associated with, or essential to, the staff member's program of research or essential to or significantly enhancing their proffessinal development). To relieve staff with these restrictions, the University has established the Professional Development Support fund for Staff with Carer Responsibilities. (For information on how to apply refer to: http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25313).