University of New South Wales - Human Resources

Promotion Appeals Procedure

Approving Authority:	Director, Human Resources
Date of Approval:	July 1999
Last Amended:	July 2007
Contact Officer:	Faculty HR Consultant

There is no provision for an appeal against unsuccessful application other than in cases where the applicant has reason to believe there has been a significant procedural irregularity.

An appeal on procedural grounds must be made within ten working days of the notification of the results of an application for promotion. Appeals must be in writing and directed to the Director, Human Resources.

The appeal must specify the alleged breach of procedures and indicate how it is perceived that the alleged breach may have influenced the promotion outcome. The Director Human Resources in consultation with the relevant Dean and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) or Vice-Chancellor shall ensure that the appeal is investigated and on the basis of that investigation, may determine either:

That there was no procedural irregularity and that the appeal has been dismissed; or
That there was procedural irregularity but that there is no evidence to suggest that it would have materially affected the outcome of the application; or
That there was procedural irregularity and that it may have materially affected the outcome of the application. In such cases, the application will be referred back to the appropriate Promotion Committee for reconsideration, or alternative and appropriate action taken.

The Director, Human Resources shall advise the appellant of the outcome of the appeal in writing. There is no further avenue of appeal within the University.