Staff development and training

QUT has a commitment to continually shape, develop and deliver staff talents to meet the achievement of University teaching, research and community service goals in a changing environment. This is supported by the Staff Development Strategy (PDF, 20KB), staff development policies and procedures and Performance Planning and Review.

A full list of staff development programs and training opportunities, offered by QUT providers, can be found on the Staff Development website.

Development programs

• QUT Staff Development Program (PDF, 445KB) for Academic and Professional staff
• Development Opportunities for Academic Staff
  • Teaching development
• Development Opportunities for Senior Staff
• Leadership and Supervision Programs
• Professional Development Program
• Study Assistance Scheme

Training and development activities

A wide and comprehensive range of staff development, training and awareness activities are available to QUT staff.

Human Resources Department Staff Development includes:

• Staff orientation
• Career development
• Management and leadership development
• Team development
• Ethical management
• Health and safety training and awareness

Equity training and development includes:

• Equal opportunity in work and study
• Grievance resolution
• Reconciliation
• Cultural diversity awareness
• Career development opportunities and skills for women

IT training includes:

• QUT's Standard Operating Environment and corporate applications, including Outlook (email) and Calendar
• Microsoft Office applications including Visio and Publisher
• Web and wiki development
• QUT Blackboard
• Project management
• IT security
• IT certification programs

Finance and Resource Planning training includes

• Finance system;
• Corporate card;
• Budgeting tools;
• Official DEEWR census and University management data;
• Financial management reporting;
• Financial Policies and Procedures

Library tours and workshops include:

• advanced information retrieval skills
• information evaluation and management
• current awareness strategies
• EndNote (bibliographical management software)

Teaching and Learning Development programs include:

• Foundations of university teaching
• Engaging learners
• Evaluating teaching
• Online learning and teaching
• Leading teaching
• Project management for teaching and learning projects

Training and development for researchers, research students and research supervisors covers:

• Postgraduate supervision
• Grant applications
• Research tools and methodologies
• Writing for publication
• Advanced seminars, lectures and workshops

QUT staff are also encouraged to participate in external development opportunities, including conferences, workshops and events.

All QUT staff are subscribed to the Staff Development Mailing List, which receives announcements about upcoming training events and development opportunities.