About UNSW
Getting to know UNSW
Understanding your university is an important part to helping your to settle in and preparing you for your new role. Every staff member represents the University and its values and so it is important that you view them.
Important information
The University web page provides detailed information about the university that you can research.
You should particularly take time to read about the following:
University Faculties
Click on the Faculty to view their webiste
NSS - NewSouth Solutions
There are three NSS systems which you may need to use in the course of your work. Ask your supervisor to help you detaermine if you will require access.
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NSS HR
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NSS Financials
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NSS Student
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NSS HR is often used by supervisors, HR staff, administration staff
NSS HR includes:
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Human Resources
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Payroll
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Time & Attendance
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Benefits
Click on the link to see the range of information NSS HR will provide you:
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NSS Financial is often used by Accounting services staff, supervisors, administration staff
NSS Financials includes:
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General Ledger
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Accounts Payable
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Purchasing
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Asset Management
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Account Receivable
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Project Management
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NSS Student is often used by student administrators & teaching staff
NSS Student includes:
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myUNSW
myUNSW is the gateway to the services and information you need as a UNSW staff member. It can be accessed from any computer on the Internet anywhere in the world.
myUNSW provides you with access to:
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Review and update personal & emergency contact details;
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View and print pay advices;
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View leave balances for recreation, sick and long service leave;
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Forecast leave balances to a future date;
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Review leave history;
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Apply for Leave
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Approve leave (if you are a supervisor)
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Update EEO statistical and qualifications information;
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Access to resources for employees involved in student academic administration;
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Access to My News & Events ad My Announcements, on-line bulletins regarding employment and student administration matters at UNSW
How do I access myUNSW?
To log in to myUNSW you require your security ID and UniPass. Visit
myUNSW to log in and browse the website or find out the answers to other
frequently asked questions.
Faculty Specific Induction Programs
The following Faculties have an additional specific induction program for their faculty. Click on the links for more information:
Training Courses
There are many training courses available for staff at UNSW either to get you started or to help you achieve your longer term career goals.
If you are a staff member at UNSW@ADFA, you should refer to the UNSW@ADFA staff development program for information of training courses available to you including dates and enrollment procedures.
Welcome to UNSW workshop
The aim of this workshop is to provide you with a welcome and introduction to UNSW including a tour of Kensington campus. Click
here for further information.
UNSW Library orientation tours and skills classes
These demonstrate how to find, manage and research information efficiently and effectively.
Sessions offered are:
Orientation programs for other UNSW campuses are also available. Visit your library website for details.
The library also offers a range of other education and training including Online Training; Information literacy and Research consultations.
Click here for more details.
Developing your skills
Learn @ Lunch series is designed to introduce you to the concepts of generic skills, career management and career resiliency. By becoming more aware of your own expertise and skill set you can enhance your career success.
OSDS also offer training opporunities on Academic Promotions; Professional Skills Development; Recruitment and Selection and Management Fundamentals.
Click here for more information.
Key Contacts
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(When you call you will need to provide your staff number, location and the details of the IT problem you have
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(02) 938 - 51333
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(02) 938 - 52711
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(02) 938 - 55111
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Emergency number
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(02) 938 - 56666
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(02) 938 - 51565
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(02) 938 - 52736
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(02) 938 - 53111
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UNSW@ ADFA HR General Enquiries
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(02) 626 - 88707
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Key Units at UNSW
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Click on the link to browse their website further:
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What do they do
What can you find here
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What do they do
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Provide counselling to students for both academic and personal issues.
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Provide consultation regarding student issues
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Provide tailored workshops to groups of students
What can you find here
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What do they do
What can you find here
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| Student Equity and Disability Unit (SEADU)
What do they do
What can you find here
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Equity and Diversity policies
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Links to all relevant pieces of legislation
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Links to relevant government bodies
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Links to associated community groups
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Their main areas of responsibility are
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Buildings & grounds
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Campus Services
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Environment Unit
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FM Support
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Planning
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Project Development
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Security Services
What can you find here
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What do they do
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Emergency Management
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Emergency Control Organisation
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Emergency Exercises and evacuation drills
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Provide emergency equipment
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Provide First Aid training and equipment
What can you find here
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What can you find here
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UNSW IT Services is responsible for the provision and management of University-wide strategic information and communication technology services.
What can you find here
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What do they do
What can you find here
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Worshops
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Student self-access material
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On-line resources for students
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Individual Consultations for staff and students
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What do they do
What can you find here
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Learning and Teaching Resources including books, booklets, videos, and resource kits covering a wide range of areas in university learning and teaching
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Professional Development Opportunties in Learning and Teaching
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Support for Course and Program development
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UNSW Compendium of Good Practice in Learning and Teaching
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Education Policy
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Strategic Initiatives in Learning and Teaching
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What can you find here
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Library catalogues
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Databases subscribed to by UNSW Library
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Borrowers record - articles currently on loan
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Services provided for staff and students
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Education and Training Services and resources
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Subject Guides
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Information on using the library
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What do they do
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Media Liaison - internal and external
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Marketing - particularly at University level
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Corporate communications and publications
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Public relations and special events
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Provide pathways to learning opportunities that embrace Indigenous knowledge, culture and histories.
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produce learning and teaching resources
What can you find here
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Workshops and events
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Support for teaching
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Support for course development
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Learning and teaching awards
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Research -Teaching nexus
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UNSW Compendium of Good Practice in Learning and Teaching
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What do they do
What can you find here
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Information on funding including salary rates, associated costs, external and internal sources of funding
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Information on Project management
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Research Ethics and safety information.
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Research & related Policies
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What can you find here
Student Administration & Records
Student Support Central
Student Systems
Careers & Employment
Accommodation Services
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What do they do
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Assist in career assessment and development tools
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Facilitate several networks around campus
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Run various training programs and workshops
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Develop training programs for work units
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Run the Welcome to UNSW Orientation
What can you find here
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What do they do
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Responsible for the provision of a safe working environment
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Maintain security monitoring services
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Manage transport experiences
What can you find here
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E-spot client services
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Security control
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Security systems
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Transport co-ordination
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Unibeat program
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What can you find here
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Common Acronyms
As with all new workplaces, you will encounter various acronyms that are used on a regular basis. Here are a few of the common ones to help you out.
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Full Title
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ATO
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Australian Taxation Office
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ARC
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Australian Research Council
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CATS
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Centrally Allocated Teaching Space - Lecture theatre/seminar room bookings and facilities
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DEST
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Department of Education Science and Training
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DIAC
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Department of Immigration and Citizenship
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DVC
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor
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EFTSU
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Equivalent Full-time Student Units
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FCE
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Faculty of Commerce and Economics
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Go8
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Group of 8 - a coalition of Australia 's leading universities (The University of Adelaide, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia)
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ITS
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IT Services
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NH&MRC
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National Health and Medical Research Council
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NSS
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NewSouth Solutions: the UNSW version of PeopleSoft - the university database that holds all HR, student and financial records
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OHS
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Occupational Health and Safety
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PAC
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Policy Advisory Committee
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PVC
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Pro-Vice Chancellor
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RTS
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Research Training Scheme
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SMG
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Senior Management Group
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SSP
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Special Studies Purposes leave - sabbatical leave
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STUVAC
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Study Vacation - one week between the end of session and beginning of the exam period
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UNSW@ADFA
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The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra is a centre for higher education for the Australian Defence Force.
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U21
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Universitas 21 - international network of leading research-intensive universities whose purpose is to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between the member universities
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VC
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Vice-Chancellor
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VCAC
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Vice Chancellor's Advisory Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions that may help you during the course of your work.
For example - air conditioning, electrical & plumbing problems, pest control, cleaning etc.
CONTACT Information and Referral Service is a free service for students and the wider UNSW community. CONTACT is a friendly place to obtain information on just about anything. Contained on the CONTACT website is
Question and Answer Centre. This contains a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions. If you have a question which isn't already listed, CONTACT will be able to help you find the answer.
If you are a member of UNSW@ADFA, the answers to these FAQ's will be different. Contact the UNSW@ ADFA HR Office (02) 6268 8707 to discuss your FAQ's.