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Dean and Head of School
School of Law
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How to Apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Bill Kett or Brad Beumer at Heidrick & Struggles on +61 3 9012 3049. To obtain an information pack or apply please email [email protected] by Wednesday 4 December 2013.
Contents Welcome from the Vice Chancellor and President 3
Vision, Mission and Values 4
About UniSA 5
UniSA - Horizon 2020 and Crossing the Horizon 6
Teaching and Learning at UniSA 7
Research at UniSA 8
Business School 9
School of Law 10
Position Description 11
Relocating to Australia 14
About Adelaide 15
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Welcome from the Vice Chancellor and President
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The University of South Australia is an innovative, outward-looking institution known
for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning
that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the
professions.
In recent years, the University has maintained a strong upward trajectory across a
number of key indicators and is ranked among the world’s top 50 young universities in
a number of high-profile global indices. It also continues to play an increasingly
important role in local, national and global communities.
Among our core principles is a commitment to both excellence and equity, founded on
the belief that true equity can only be achieved by enabling greater access to high-
quality opportunities.
Our approach to teaching and learning emphasises the achievement of graduate
qualities, student-centred learning and flexible program delivery, and we focus on
collaborative research in multidisciplinary teams.
We have redeveloped many of our teaching spaces and they now include high-tech
facilities for active learning, simulation and student interaction. In addition, our new
student learning centre to be completed at our City West campus in 2013 will provide
students with a range of state-of-the-art learning spaces designed to accommodate
different learning styles.
At a global level, we are committed to international education activities and alumni,
graduates who are equipped to meet the demands and expectations of the worldwide
workforce, significant and developing international research relationships, a culturally
diverse staff, and increasing student mobility.
Perhaps most importantly, at the heart of our performance and aspirations is a team
of outstanding, dedicated, culturally diverse people who ensure that the University of
South Australia remains a dynamic, engaging environment in which to work and
study.
With best wishes
Professor David Lloyd
Vice Chancellor and President
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Our values
Scholarship
UniSA promotes and sustains open
intellectual enquiry characterised by
high standards of ethics and integrity.
Academic rigour, excellence and
relevance underpin our actions in
research and its application, in teaching
and learning and in engagement with
our communities.
Engagement
UniSA’s teaching and research connects
strongly with the issues of our local,
national and international stakeholders -
students, alumni, staff, partners,
professions, government, industry,
academic peers and community groups.
Social justice
UniSA gives effect to reconciliation with
Indigenous Australians and builds social
cohesion by achieving equitable
educational access and outcomes
across our diverse student community,
through research that aims to improve
the quality of life and by acting
responsibly as a corporate citizen.
Our vision
UniSA will be a leading contributor
to Australia having the best higher
education system in the world,
supporting the world’s best
educated and most innovative,
cohesive and sustainable society.
Our mission
UniSA educates professionals and
citizens to the highest standards;
creates and disseminates
knowledge; and engages with our
communities to address the major
issues of our time.
Sustainability
UniSA contributes to environmentally,
economically, socially and culturally
sustainable development, and we aim to
reduce our own environmental impact.
Innovation
UniSA anticipates change and acts
quickly to seize opportunities and solve
problems.
Openness
UniSA is outward looking, welcoming
diversity and the wide range of
perspectives it brings, international in
outlook, collaborative, creative, agile and
enterprising.
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University Dimensions Annual Operating Budget Approx $545 million Total University Assets Approx $A1.5 billion Research Income (DIISRTE Categories 1-4) Approx $A58 million Students Approx 33,600 (3,455 studying offshore) University Staff Academic 1094 fulltime equivalent* Professional 1479 fulltime equivalent* * Does not include casual staff Source: University of South Australia Annual Report 2012
Useful Links
Annual Report 2012
(and other UniSA
publications):
http://w3.unisa.edu.au/mdu/
pubs/corp.asp
Annual Workforce Profile
Report 2012:
http://w3.unisa.edu.au/hrm/
pdf/2012_annual_report.pdf
About UniSA The University has committed $A23.7
million to the delivery of its new Teaching
and Learning Strategic Plan, which helps
to chart the University’s course towards
the goals of Horizon 2020, UniSA’s
decadal strategic plan.
The second Excellence in Research for
Australia (ERA) assessment released in
2012 further endorsed the quality of
UniSA research across each of its four
divisions, with more than 86 per cent of
its assessed research related at or above
world-class standard, which is an
impressive result for a young university.
It also recorded a significant rise (17
places) to be ranked fifth in Australia and
48th in the world among the Times Higher
Education’s 2013 ‘Top 100 Universities
under 50’, and also remains among the
QS ‘Top 50 under 50’ global rankings.
UniSA has six University-supported
Research Institutes and 17 University-
supported Research Centres.
UniSA is also a key partner in 13
Cooperative Research Centres and in
major national and state-based
initiatives. Its emerging research
priorities also focus on issues of
contemporary global importance, such
as Muslim and non-Muslim
understanding, Asian business,
population health and child protection.
UniSA is a foundation member of the
Australian Technology Network (ATN)
alliance and is also a member of Open
Universities Australia.
The University of South Australia is a
globally-focused, locally-engaged
institution which has grown rapidly in
reputation to be ranked in the top three
per cent of more than 10,000
universities worldwide and has a
significant international reach, including
over 170,000 alumni globally and a
wide range of collaborative international
partnerships.
It was founded in 1991 through the
amalgamation of long established
colleges of advanced education, the
South Australian Institute of Technology
and the South Australian School of Art
(founded 1856). It has grown to be the
largest of the three universities in South
Australia, with five campuses across
the metropolitan and regional
communities.
The University offers approximately 400
undergraduate and postgraduate
programs, both on and off campus,
across 16 schools, as well as the David
Unaipon College of Indigenous
Education and Research, the Aviation
Academy, the Centre for Regional
Engagement and UniSA College.
These are located within the
University’s four academic divisions:
UniSA Business School (includes
School of Law)
Division of Education, Arts & Social
Sciences
Division of Information Technology,
Engineering & the Environment
Division of Health Sciences.
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Artist’s impression: UniSA’s next generation Learning Centre at City West Campus, due for completion in late 2013 6
UniSA - Horizon 2020 and Crossing the Horizon
Horizon 2020
In 2010, UniSA released Horizon 2020,
its statement of strategic intentions for
the next decade. It articulates the vision
that, in 2020, UniSA will be defined by:
an outstanding student experience
and exceptional graduates
world-class research clusters and an
exciting, research-intensive culture
innovative solutions to social,
economic, political and technological
challenges
a commitment to equity and
excellence, reinforcing each other in
an environment characterised by
uncompromising high standards.
http://w3.unisa.edu.au/horizon2020/
To help successfully achieve those
aspirations, and to ensure UniSA is best
placed to meet the challenges and
opportunities afforded by the rapidly
evolving higher education landscape, it
has released its strategic action plan
2013-2018, Crossing the Horizon.
It outlines a series of action items that
will, by 2018, enable UniSA to be a
University which engages fully with the
professions and industry globally, whose
research is informed, leading edge and
relevant, and whose graduates are the
new professionals driving the national
and international economy through their
skills, capabilities and innovation
potential.
It contains a clear set of deliverables
within seven over-arching action sets:
Enhanced educational offerings and
an outstanding student experience
Industry and end-user informed
research, supporting an industry-
relevant curriculum
Increased human capital in the
classroom and increased efficiencies
beyond
Transformational infrastructure,
enriching the fabric of our institution
Engagement with society beyond the
classroom and campus
A globally visible university with
global reach and leverage
Key Enablers and Supports.
http://www.unisa.edu.au/About-UniSA/
Strategic-action-plan-2013-2018/
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Teaching and Learning at UniSA
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UniSA ranked among the top ten
institutions for average overall
satisfaction.
A new $A23.7 million Teaching and
Learning Strategic Plan was
introduced in 2012. In addition,
UniSA’s new $A11 million Personal
Learning Environment project was
completed in 2011, and delivers state-
of-the-art capabilities for on-line
learning to students and staff.
In 2011, the University formally
opened UniSA College to provide
opportunities for Australian students
who have the capacity to take on
tertiary studies but who, for a variety of
reasons, have not had the opportunity
to access university study.
The University comprises a diverse
student body, and has a commitment
to equity and excellence that
complement one another in an
environment characterised by
uncompromising high standards. The
University has more than 33,000
students and currently graduates more
than 8,500 students every year. In
2012, UniSA graduate employment
rates once again exceeded the
national average and 91 per cent of
UniSA graduates going on to full-time
work were employed in a professional
occupation within four months of
completing their degrees.
Work is nearing completion on a new
$A85 million building at the City West
Campus (supported by a $A30 million
investment from the Federal
Government), which will integrate
smart learning spaces, learning
resources and student support
services. In addition, the University
secured $A18 million in funding
through the Commonwealth’s
Education Investment Fund to further
improve our regional facilities and
technology at Whyalla and Mount
Gambier.
The University of South Australia
offers a wide range of undergraduate
and postgraduate programs in fields as
diverse as physiotherapy, pharmacy,
occupational therapy, law, commerce,
business, management, nursing,
education, computer and information
science, engineering, materials and
environmental science, visual arts,
architecture and psychology.
Our programs are designed to involve
students in learning opportunities that
maximise their understanding and
application of both theoretical and
practical knowledge. These
opportunities include working in
research-enriched environments with
world-leading researchers, placement-
based learning, and learning through
service to the community.
UniSA ranks in the top 10 in Australia
for the proportion of staff with a
doctorate – 69 per cent compared to
64 per cent nationally.
Among the 28 Australian institutions
who participated in the 2013
International Student Barometer,
We are passionate
about giving the most
outstanding student
experience and an
enabling environment
for developing
exceptional
graduates.
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Research at UniSA
Artist’s impression of UniSA’s new Health & Biomedical Research building in Adelaide’s CBD, part of the new South Australian Health Precinct. Supported by both Federal and State Governments, this development will house the Centre for Cancer Biology alongside Inter-professional Allied Health Clinics, with completion expected in 2017.
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The University fosters an intellectually
rigorous and dynamic research
environment and has six research
institutes:
Ian Wark Research Institute for
chemical sciences and physical
chemistry
Institute for
Telecommunications Research
Hawke Research Institute for
social sciences
Sansom Institute for Health
Research
Barbara Hardy Institute for
sustainability
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for
marketing science
These institutes have the
multidisciplinary capacity to address
research questions in a range of
priority areas including sustainability,
the social and biological determinants
of health and Indigenous health,
telecommunications, marketing
science, materials science and social
science research.
In 2013, the Federal Government
announced a $A40m investment to
underpin the formation of a new
partnership between the University of
South Australia and SA Pathology to
accommodate and support the growth
of the Centre for Cancer Biology. The
Centre will form part of the
University’s significant presence in
Adelaide’s new health and biomedical
precinct – to be the southern
hemisphere’s largest - and will be
housed in a new facility currently
being planned.
The University also has 17 research
centres, and its emerging research
priorities include population health,
defence and security, Asian business
and Muslim/non-Muslim
Understanding.
The University’s results in ERA 2012
saw UniSA ranked 14th out of 39
universities, up from 19th in ERA 2010.
In the highly competitive Cooperative
Research Centres (CRC) scheme,
UniSA is ranked number one in
Australia for funding received for
Commonwealth grants to CRCs,
illustrating its strong and growing
collaborations with end users of
research.
UniSA more than doubled its annual
research income since 2004, and it
recorded its best-ever outcome in the
2012 round of National Health and
Medical Research Council funding by
securing more than double the grant
funding it earned the previous year. In
2012, UniSA had more than 1,200
PhD students, including more than
400 international students from 59
countries.
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The UniSA Business School
Professor
Marie Wilson
Pro Vice Chancellor
(Business and Law)
UniSA Business
School
The UniSA Business School is the
largest and premier business school in
South Australia. It is held in high regard,
both nationally and internationally, with a
reputation for quality and excellence in
research, teaching and community/
industry engagement. The Business
School educates professionals to the
highest standards, creates and
disseminates knowledge, and engages
with communities to address the major
issues of our time. The Australian
Research Council's 2012 Excellence in
Research for Australia results
acknowledge the quality of the Business
School’s faculty, its emphasis on strong
research capability and its internationally
excellent research output.
With core values of scholarship,
engagement, social justice,
sustainability, innovation and openness,
the School aspires to be a leading
contributor to business education in
Australia, supporting a highly-educated,
innovative, cohesive and sustainable
society.
The UniSA Business School comprises
the schools of:
Commerce
Law
Management
Marketing
International Graduate School of
Business.
Corporate Connections
The Business School has rich
connections with the corporate,
government and not-for-profit sectors.
Widely recognised by industry partners
as responsive, flexible, service oriented
and practical, the Business School has
strong international corporate
relationships through research and its
transnational program alumni.
Internationalisation
Internationalisation is central to all
UniSA Business School activities and is
embedded in research, program
perspectives, commercial operations
and campus culture. Providing
management education up to doctoral
standard, the Business School has
substantial connections with the
international corporate world through its
advisory boards, research relationships,
senior executives involved in masters
and doctoral programs, and international
alumni working in industry.
UniSA Business School
At a Glance
Staff: 312
Students: 8700
Location: City West
Schools: 5
University Research Institute
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for
Marketing Science
University Research Centres
Centre for Accounting,
Governance and Sustainability
Centre for Comparative Water
Policies and Laws
Centre for Human Resource
Management
Centre for Regulation and Market
Analysis
Business School Research Centres
Centre for Applied Financial
Studies
Centre for Asian Business
Centre for Tourism and Leisure
Management
Research Centre Collaboration
Hawke Research Institute for
Sustainable Societies
Achievements
The only South Australian
Business School, and one of only
eight in Australia, accredited by
the EFMD Quality Improvement
System (EQUIS)
UniSA has maintained a five star
rating for its Master of Business
Administration (MBA) program for
six consecutive years in the Good
Universities Guide and is one of
only ten Australian universities to
achieve the highest rating for its
MBA.
World class status for leading
research in the area of
commerce, management, tourism
and services, and in the specific
fields of applied economics,
business and management, and
marketing (Australian Research
Council's 2012 Excellence in
Research for Australia)
School of Management inducted
to the SA Tourism Hall of Fame.
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School of Law
experience of industry representatives
on its Advisory Board, spanning
commercial to environmental law,
ensures the School produces graduates
in line with industry expectations.
The Bachelor of Laws degrees offered
by the School of Law aspire to these
high ideals. On a practical level, the
School of Law satisfies the
undergraduate professional entry
requirement for legal practice stipulated
by the Legal Practitioners’ Education
and Admission Council. The School
operates a highly flexible trimester
program, and offers a comprehensive
range of double degree options, as well
as a PhD program.
The Bachelor of Laws degree program is
taught over three terms, each ten week
term equivalent to a standard university
semester. This flexibility provides
students with the choice to complete the
four year Bachelor of Laws degree in
three years, and the five year double
degree in four years. Arrangements with
the Law Society of South Australia
enable students to complete the
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
during the final stages of the
undergraduate law program.
The School of Law is the youngest of
South Australia’s three law schools, and
forms part of the UniSA Business
School. Established in 2007, the School
of Law offers leading edge legal
education, with innovative options and
double degree combinations designed to
suit the diverse needs of today’s law
students.
The School is based on the notion that a
just and efficient legal system is vital for
the prosperity of civil society. Its platform
is contained in article seven of the
United Nations Declaration of Human
Rights that, ‘All are equal before the law
and are entitled without any
discrimination to equal protection of the
law. This principle underpins the ethical
basis of the School.
In its short history, the School of Law
has become well known among the
profession for its contemporary
approach to teaching. Its full time faculty
of experienced legal practitioners and
scholars, and an extensive network of
adjunct staff, supports a vibrant and
active research culture. The School
regularly hosts multidisciplinary research
seminars and conferences with
speakers of international and national
influence and renown. The considerable
Legal Advice Clinic
Now in its third year, the Legal
Advice Clinic has provided free
legal advice to the value of more
than $500,000.
The Clinic provides confidential,
free legal assistance to members of
the public who may be otherwise
unable to access legal advice, by
final year law students under the
supervision of a legal practitioner.
The Clinic, based in the Law
Building on City West campus with
a part time outreach service offered
at the Port Adelaide Magistrates
Court, provides UniSA law students
with experiential learning
opportunities and the opportunity to
work on actual legal cases in a
social justice context.
The principal objective is to ensure
that UniSA law graduates acquire
professional skills and attributes
through practical experience and
real life learning opportunities
whilst addressing the need for
access to justice. The Clinic
reflects a connection between the
Law School’s commitment to social
justice and human rights and the
desire to develop graduates who
have experience in using the
necessary skills that they will need
as practitioners.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Dean and Head of School of Law
School of Law, UniSA Business School
City West campus
Academic Level E
Full time, 3 year fixed term contract as Dean and Head of School of Law
Full time, continuing substantive appointment at Academic Level E
The Dean and Head of School (Dean) is responsible for the leadership and management of
the School of Law (the School) in fulfilment of the University's vision, mission and goals.
This involves facilitating research, ensuring quality teaching and learning, and fostering a
dynamic, engaged and enterprising culture within the School. In particular, the Dean
provides academic leadership to the School in all aspects of its academic program to:
Ensure that the School develops and maintains a strong identity and a clear academic
direction.
Maintain an active research culture in the School.
Ensure that the School's programs meet students’ and employers' expectations about
content and quality, and are well regarded by academic peers.
Maintain professional profiles in relevant discipline.
The Dean will lead and support appropriate strategies for research, teaching, international
and external engagement and will ensure the viability of the School. The position requires
strong advocacy for, and representation of, the School within the UniSA Business School
and the University, and the development and management of strategic partnerships and
collaborations with other educational institutions, external communities and stakeholders.
The Dean is responsible for ensuring that the staff of the School and student
representatives, through the School Board, are well informed of the University's local,
national and international operating environment, and are thoroughly familiar with the UniSA
Business School and University's strategic plans and development priorities, enabling the
Board to advise and support the Dean in the management and development of the School.
The Dean is responsible for the financial management and operational viability of the
School.
The Dean will have a range of key relationships within the University, including:
1. Divisional Pro Vice Chancellor
The Dean reports to the Pro Vice Chancellor (Business and Law), UniSA Business School.
2. Academic Staff and Professional Staff
All academic staff within the School of Law report to the Dean. All professional staff within
the School report to the School Manager; in turn, the School Manager reports to the Dean.
3. School Board
The Dean must ensure that the School Board is kept well informed about the University's
operating environment and priorities to enable the Board to provide effective advice and
support to the Dean in the management and development of the School.
Purpose of Position
Reporting Relationships
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4. UniSA Business School Executive
The Dean will be a member of the UniSA Business School Executive, which comprises
senior leaders within the UniSA Business School including the Pro Vice Chancellor
(Business and Law), heads of schools, deans and directors. The Dean will work closely
with all members of the Business School Executive to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in
the delivery of courses, programs and to ensure consistency of policies.
Ensure sustainable growth of the School in an increasingly competitive environment.
Adapt rapidly to the changing context of the School and leverage new strategic
opportunities.
Attract, develop and retain leading scholars and outstanding educators.
Increase the quantity and quality of research publications from staff of the School.
Increase the research profile of the school, through competitive grants and high impact
projects.
Foster high quality student and staff engagement in the teaching programs of the Law
School and Legal Advice Clinic.
Increase the level of industry engagement in the teaching and research programs of the
school.
1. Academic Leadership
Ensure academic leadership to the School in all aspects of its academic programs. In
particular:
Ensure that the School develops and maintains a strong identity and a clear academic
direction.
Ensure that the School’s courses meet students’ and employers’ expectations about
content and quality, and are well regarded by academic peers.
Ensure that the School is respected by the relevant professional bodies and
communities of practice, both nationally and internationally.
Lead the School’s research program and encourage an active research culture in the
School.
Ensure that a national and international perspective is developed and maintained
through the School’s curriculum, research and marketing activities.
2. Management
Manage and develop the School in accordance with University and UniSA Business School
priorities, procedures and policies. In particular:
Articulate, contribute to, and drive the strategic development of the School in alignment
with University and Business School strategies.
Manage, market, develop and evaluate the School's programs and courses.
Manage and report on the processes of student assessment and annual review of
student progress.
Lead and manage the School annual review and planning processes.
Lead and manage the School’s accreditation processes.
Evaluate the financial perspectives of business outcomes related to current and future
opportunities.
Prepare and manage the School's budget, including all revenue streams and
development funds.
Oversee the development and maintenance of a staffing profile to meet the School’s
strategic direction and future development.
Manage the School's staff, including workload, performance management and
development, and staff appointment processes.
Plan, review and manage physical resources, such as specialised teaching and
research equipment, and space allocations for teaching and non-teaching activities.
Implement and monitor relevant University policies.
Reporting Relationships
(Cont.)
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Key Challenges
Core Responsibilities
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3. Other Responsibilities
Ensure the financial viability of the School through developing and supporting
appropriate strategies for international activities, research, consultancy and enrolments.
Provide strong advocacy and representation for the School both internally and
externally, and develop and manage strategic partnerships and collaborate with other
educational institutions, external communities, professional associations and
stakeholders.
Contribute to the leadership and management of the UniSA Business School and
University.
1. Lead the successful implementation and operation of the University HS&IM system in
the area of responsibility.
2. Ensure HS&IM planning for the management of work hazards is integrated with other
business planning processes.
3. Implement University HS&IM procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risk and
implementing appropriate control measures.
4. Ensure HS&IM consultative arrangements are in place and operating effectively.
5. Measure, monitor and report on the effectiveness of local arrangements for HS&IM
implementation and ensure continuous improvement.
6. Implement University HSI&M procedures for rehabilitation.
The workload allocation of a Head of School will take account of the time to discharge these
duties effectively while maintaining an international research profile. A Head of School will
usually maintain a teaching load of at least one course per annum, negotiated with the Pro
Vice Chancellor (Business and Law). The Head of School will formally meet the Pro Vice
Chancellor (Business and Law) each year to review their performance over the previous
year and to agree on performance targets for the forthcoming year. In addition to this formal
meeting, it is expected that there will be regular and more informal performance
conversations throughout the year.
1. Postgraduate qualification, preferably an earned doctorate, and an international
academic profile in the discipline of law and/or equivalent professional leadership.
2. Highly developed people management skills with a strong team focus and exceptional
leadership to act as a unifying focus for a diverse team and provide a culture of
teaching, learning and research excellence to achieve strategic outcomes.
3. The ability to think and act strategically including the ability to plan and to deliver
continuous improvement of programs and courses; to deploy human, financial and
other resources effectively; and to manage a broad range of educational and
administrative processes.
4. Demonstrated management experience and commercial business skills. Financial
knowledge necessary to undertake feasibility assessments of program costing and
profitability.
5. Demonstrated high level oral, written and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively
with staff, industry partners, employers and other allied organisations.
6. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain a network of contacts and
collaborative activities relevant to the School’s programs, both nationally and
internationally.
7. The skills to represent the School's interests in the University and the wider
community, and with relevant professional bodies.
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Health, Safety and Injury
Management (HS&IM)
Core Responsibilities
(Cont.)
Personal Workload and
Accountabilities
Essential Selection Criteria
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Relocating to Australia
continuing cultural traditions. The rest of
Australia’s people are migrants or
descendants of migrants who have
arrived in Australia from about 200
countries since 1788.
Culture and Customs
Within the framework of Australia’s laws,
all Australians have the right to express
their culture and beliefs. Australian
culture and customs have evolved as a
result of a rich combination of
nationalities who have brought with them
their traditions, legends, myths and
folklore.
Climate
Australian climate for the most part is
considered temperate, in that it is
generally quite mild and free from
extreme weather conditions and
temperatures.
Northern parts of Australia experience a
tropical climate and are typically warm
The Country
Australia is a country of natural beauty,
bound by thousands of beaches which
boast crystal clear blue waters. It is also
home to some of the world’s most
amazing ancient rock formations and
unspoiled rainforests. Australia is the
sixth largest country in the world but in
contrast has one of the lowest
population densities, with approximately
three people per square kilometre.
Australia has 19 world heritage listed
sites with a wonderful mix of historic and
rural townships, bustling cities, and vivid
landscapes all adding to its unique
appeal. Much of Australia's exotic flora
and fauna cannot be found anywhere
else in the world.
People
There are more than 21 million residents
in Australia who come from a wide range
of backgrounds. The country’s original
inhabitants, the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples, are the
custodians of one of the world’s oldest
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throughout the majority of the year,
making these regions extremely popular
holiday destinations throughout the
winter period. The southern parts of
Australia experience cool winters, but
rarely sub-zero temperatures, and rather
warm summers.
Parts of New South Wales, Victoria and
Tasmania receive snow falls across
some of their mountain ranges, making
skiing a popular recreational activity in
these regions throughout the winter.
Living in Australia
Australian residents enjoy a high quality
of life which has been rated in the top ten
in the world by the IMD World
Competitiveness Yearbook 2011. Low
cost of living, room to move, active
lifestyle, picturesque landscapes and a
rich culture make Australia one of the
most desirable countries to reside in.
Further information about Australia can
be found at Australia.gov.au.
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South Australia
At a Glance
Capital City: Adelaide
Population:
Adelaide: 1,210,000
South Australia: 1,660,000
Area: 984,377 square kms
Coastline: 3,700 kms
Time zone: UTC + 9.5 hours
(10.5 hours during summer)
Average Temperature:
Summer: 16.5-28.3ºC (61-82ºF)
Autumn: 12.5-22.4ºC (54-72ºF)
Winter: 8-15.9ºC (46-60ºF)
Spring: 11.6-21.7ºC (52-71ºF)
Sources:
Bureau of Meteorology, 2007
Australian Bureau of Statistics, June 2011
Useful Links
Introduction to Adelaide and
South Australia:
www.unisa.edu.au/staffdev/guides/
welcome_to_SA.pdf
www.southaustralia.com
About Adelaide
Adelaide is particularly well known as the
nation’s festival capital, hosting the
Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and
WOMADelaide in addition to an annual
calendar full of multicultural music,
comedy, food festivals and events. From
the inspiring atmosphere at events such
as Writers’ Week and the Festival of
Ideas, to the gastronomic appeal of our
various food and wine festivals, you are
sure to find plenty of opportunities to get
involved in Adelaide’s festival scene.
Sporting enthusiasts will not miss out
either. Australia is generally well known
as a sports-loving nation and Adelaide is
no exception. Each year, Adelaide hosts
a variety of premier national and
international sporting events including
street circuit motor racing, tennis and golf
championships, one-day and Test Series
cricket at the panoramic Adelaide Oval,
and Australian Rules football, to name
just a few. It is also the venue for the
internationally acclaimed Tour Down
Under cycling event, which features
some of the world’s top professional
cycling teams, including a team
supported by UniSA. The Tour Down
Under made history in 2008 when it
became the first cycling event outside of
Europe to be included in the Union
Cycliste Internationale’s prestigious
ProTour circuit.
Adelaide offers a relaxed, safe and
affordable lifestyle. The Economist
Intelligence Unit ranks Adelaide in the
top five of the world’s most liveable
cities. A Mediterranean climate,
accessible and convenient location, and
world-class education are all enjoyed by
Adelaide’s residents.
More recently Adelaide has been ranked
ninth in the top 10 cities in the world to
visit by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel
2014 book.
Originally inhabited for thousands of
years by the Kaurna Aboriginal people,
the Adelaide plains were settled by free
European immigrants in 1836. The city
of Adelaide was designed around an
innovative square-mile urban plan,
bordered by parklands with the River
Torrens running through its northern
boundary. From this foundation of
balance and symmetry has emerged a
picturesque, progressive city of more
than one million people from over 150
ethnic communities.
With its rich cultural background,
Adelaide is home to a vast array of
restaurants and the largest fresh
produce market in the southern
hemisphere - in fact, South Australia is
often regarded as the food and wine
centre of Australia.
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