Complete an internal candidate application questionnaire
This guide is for use by candidates when completing the Candidate Application Questionnaire.
How do I view retrospective adjustments on a payslip?
A retrospective adjustment on your payslip refers to a payment relating to a previous pay period.
For example:
- an overtime claim for a previous pay period
- a personal leave booking for a previous pay period
Are public holidays and concessional days paid whilst on leave without pay?
No, there is no payment for either public holidays or concessional days which fall within a period of leave without pay.
Get Workday Mobile for Android
Access Workday and its functions from your Android device, using the Workday Mobile app.
How do I recommend a candidate for a vacancy?
The University aims to communicate vacancies to as wide an audience as possible so that anyone who is suitable for a position can have fair and equitable access.
What is the academic promotions cycle?
Academic promotions run on a cycle over 15 months. If you are considering applying for promotion, it is important that you plan ahead and start to think about the application process well in advance.
How to approve or reject hours for work allocations (OTA Delegated Approver role)
Please refer to the below process for approving or rejecting hours submitted for work allocations.
Update my contact information in Workday
This help article will assist you to change your work and personal contact information such as address, phone number and email address.
If you want to update your personal information such as gender, religion or citizenship, please refer to Change my personal information on Workday.
What happens if a timesheet is rejected by a manager?
If a manager queries a timesheet you have submitted, check your rejection email notification which will be sent to your University email address (@sydney.edu.au) to view the comments provided by your manager/approver.
Set up my workstation safely
Follow the below steps when setting up your workstation for safety and ergonomics.
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.
What is a leader-led safety conversation?
A leader-led safety conversation is a one-on-one conversation initiated by a leader with a worker in their workplace, with a focus on safety and wellbeing. These conversations have significant impact when leaders engage with workers who they may not normally engage with directly.
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.
Who pays for pre-employment checks?
Candidates are responsible for obtaining and paying for a valid Working with Children Check while other pre-employment checks are funded by the University.
Authorise payroll deduction (for trade union dues)
Download and complete this PDF form (Adobe Acrobat required) to instruct the University to modify deduction of union dues from your salary.
If you are unable to open this form, please save the PDF form onto your computer, and open the form from the saved location.
What is priority assessment (redeployment)?
‘Priority assessment’ is a term used to describe a process which enables staff impacted by change to be considered ahead of other potential candidates to suitable redeployment opportunities within the University and relevant associated entities.
How do I obtain a copy of my final payslip?
If you need to obtain a copy of your final payslip, you may access it by logging into myHRonline, which remains active for two weeks after the termination date of employment with the University.
How to find support resources for managers
There are many resources available for managers. These resources and training materials can be found by following the below steps.
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.
What is an Affiliate?
An Affiliate is an individual, who is not a paid staff member of the University, but who is either appointed by the University to perform duties or functions on its behalf, and/or recognised for their contribution to the University.
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