I am a partner, how much parental leave can I take?
If your partner is the birth giver or adoptive parent of a child, you are eligible to take partner leave.
Prepare a visiting academic research program (408 visa)
Download and complete this document template for a visiting academic research program for the purpose of the subclass 408 Research stream visa for academic visitors.
Prepare a training program (407 Visa only)
Download and complete this document template when preparing training program information for the purpose of visa application assessment by the Department of Home Affairs.
Prepare a research program (408 visa) for research student streams
Download and complete this document template when preparing a research program (research student stream) for the purpose of the subclass 408 visa.
Instructor Article: How do I cancel an offering in Workday?
You may need to cancel an existing offering. Any changes made to an offering will update in the catalogue and all currently enrolled learners will be notified
How to apply for Gender Affirmation (Transitioning) Leave
This article outlines how to apply for gender affirmation, also known as transition leave.
Staff are entitled to 30 days paid gender affirmation leave. If you exhaust your gender affirmation leave, you may access your personal leave entitlement to support you in your transition.
Gender affirmation (transitioning) means the personal process or processes a trans, gender diverse or intersex person determines is right for them in order to live as their defined gender. Gender affirmation may involve social, medical and/or legal steps that affirm a person’s gender.
Please refer to the diversity and inclusion intranet to find out about support for LGBTQIA+ staff and read the guide on workplace gender affirmation.
International visitor request form
Download and complete this request form when inviting international visitors for research or training purposes (who will not receive an honorary title).
Honorary title nomination and appointment
Download and complete this PDF form (Adobe Acrobat required) to create a new affiliate record for an honorary title nomination and appointment.
Can I convert long service leave (LSL) to personal leave?
If you are on a period of LSL and become ill, you may apply to your manager to convert your LSL to personal leave for the period you are unwell.
What is the Professional Exchange and Secondment Scheme?
The Professional Exchange and Secondment Scheme provides an opportunity for staff to express interest in secondments for a period of 3 to 12 months and/or to apply for a short-term position exchange.
Why is there a deduction on my payslip?
You may notice deductions from your usual fortnightly pay. There are different reasons for deductions, including parking permits and salary packaging.
How to find a Fixed-Term Staff Member's Contract End Date in Workday
This guide has been developed for managers to locate the contract end date for a fixed-term staff member in Workday.
Eligibility for defence leave
Defence leave can be used by staff serving part-time in the Australian Defence Force Reserve service who are required to attend training and operational duties.
What is the process for a death in service?
This article details the process to be followed for a death in service (i.e. where a staff member has died while still employed by the University of Sydney).
Update my legal name in Workday
You can update your legal name directly through the Workday platform by following the steps outlined in the below guide.
If you want to update your preferred name instead of your legal name, please refer to the steps provided in the Update my preferred name and salutation in Workday help article.
Please note:
- Changes to your legal or preferred name will automatically update across other University systems.
- Legal name changes require supporting evidence. However, no evidence is needed to update your gender.
Information about the exit survey
The purpose of the exit survey is to assist the University to better understand the employee experience to help shape future initiatives in an effort to make the University of Sydney a great place to work.
How do part-time employees claim additional hours?
Part time employees are not required to submit rostered hours worked into the myHRonline system, however there may be instances where additional hours are required to be claimed that are on top of usual rostered hours.
How to find the contract end date for a Contingent worker in Workday
This guide has been developed for managers to locate the contract end date for a Contingent worker in Workday.
What are on-costs?
On-costs are additional costs borne by employers, on top of salary requirements, that need to be considered in the creation of a new position. On-costs can vary for fixed-term or casual staff members.
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