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 do I find my job position start date in Workday?
You can find details of your current appointment at the University through Workday. This may be easier than reviewing previously received letters of offer, particularly as negotiations around start and end dates are not always reflected in a revised letter of offer.
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.
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.
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.
How do I cancel my interest in a classroom or virtual offering?
If you have expressed interest in an offering and are no longer wishing to attend, you should cancel your interest to notify the host/creator.
How do I create an ad hoc training record?
Use this process if you have completed a course outside of the Workday Learning catalogue and would like to create a record of it against your profile e.g. First aid certificate, project manager training course.
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.
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.
Who is eligible for the Special Studies Program (SSP)?
The Special Studies Program (SSP) is a period of release from normal duties for academic staff engaged in or resuming teaching and research roles or teaching-focused roles and allows staff to undertake a structured program of research and related scholarly work.
The SSP is not an entitlement (such as accrued annual leave) but rather, a benefit that may be offered to eligible academic staff when circumstances permit.
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.
How do I reduce notifications in Workday?
This help article outlines the steps to follow to change the frequency you are alerted with a notification in the Workday platform. By following this guide, you will be able to change the frequency of when you receive approval notifications, custom business process notifications, delegation notifications, reassign notifications, task notifications and To-Do notifications.
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.
Who needs to complete an AP&D?
All academic staff employed on a continuing or fixed term basis are required to participate in the AP&D process
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 are my financial entitlements on resignation?
When ceasing employment with the University, payment will be made in lieu of annual leave accrued and untaken.
Instructor Article: How do I edit an offering in Workday?
You may need to edit an existing offering if any of the details changed eg. a change in time or location.
Any changes made to an offering will update in the catalogue and all currently enrolled learners will be notified.
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).
University requirements for child-related work
Some positions at the University require a working with children check (WWCC).
How do I print my payslip from Workday?
Please follow this step-by-step guide to print a payslip from Workday without cutting off information that is required.
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