University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Career Development Scheme, OSDS, Human Resources, UNSW

What is the series about?

The objectives of the UNSW Career Development Scheme are to:

Provide a mechanism for identification of development needs for current and future career opportunities
Assist staff to develop to their full potential
Align individual development & career goals with UNSW strategic directions
Provide constructive feedback, recognition and support
Provide access to development opportunities
Identify progress toward achievement of agreed goals

What does the series include?

In order to support the implementation of the Career Development Scheme, OSDS provides two information sessions, one for supervisors and one for staff. We recommend all UNSW staff attend their relevant session to ensure a thorough understanding of the Career Development Scheme is gained.

Career Development Scheme - Staff Information Session

What is the course about?

The CDS is the UNSW's workplace planning and career development tool. This workshop is designed to prepare staff members for participation in the CDS. In the workshop you will complete practical exercises that will assist you to complete CDS documentation in preparation for the CDS discussion with your Supervisor.

What will I learn?

The benefits of the CDS
The benefits of effective workplace planning
How to identify development opportunities
Basic career management techniques

What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

Utilise the CDS process
Assess your own development needs
Write effective work priorities and development goals
Identify your responsibilities in managing your own career

What have past participants said?

"I learnt how to organise my work life and career"

"Good to reflect on my goals, strengths and weaknesses"

"I enjoyed the examples given by the instructor - made me understand the relevance of concepts etc"

Dates: TBA - Please register your interest with OSDS

Time: TBC

Suitable For: All academic and general staff.

Career Development Scheme - Supervisor Information Session

What is the course about?

The CDS is the UNSW's workplace planning and career development tool. It is critical that supervisors and managers understand the tool, and their role in facilitating CDS discussion with their staff. This mandatory course will outline both your responsibilities and those of your staff at each stage CDS cycle.

What will I learn?

The benefits of using the CDS
How to implement the scheme in your work area

What will I be able to do at the end of the course?

Discuss responsibilities regarding implementation of the CDS in a work unit
Consider the relationship between CDS and related Human Resources policies and processes
Identify appropriate documentation for use in the CDS process
Recognise principles required to manage the CDS process
Analyse barriers to successful implementation of the CDS in a work unit

What have past participants said?

"More attention to planning and on follow up"

"Good to understand where CDS fits within UNSW planning structures"

"This was a helpful refresher to do before rolling out the scheme in my unit"

"Great tips on how to introduce, consolidate and end the discussion with staff at the CDS meeting"

Dates: TBA - Please register your interest with OSDS

Time:TBC

Suitable For: All academic and general supervisors.