At Deakin, we offer several leave options to support staff members, from recreation leave to compassionate leave. Other leave types available, such as gender affirmation leave, blood donor leave and infectious disease leave are outlined in the Deakin University Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Deakin is committed to fostering a dynamic, flexible and inclusive work environment where the focus is on the nature of work balanced with individual, team and social connections that enable you to thrive. Our vision acknowledges that some teams may need to be on campus every day, while other teams are able to work across a range of settings.
Our approach to ways of working focuses on the nature of work, not the quantity of days on campus. Our position encourages leaders and team members to successfully navigate working at Deakin together. We encourage leaders and team members to make decisions about ways of working informed by: work type, workspace, individual, social and team needs. All new continuing and fixed-term staff members also receive a one-off Home Workspace Equipment Contribution Payment to support the set-up of their home office.
In addition, flexible arrangements can be put in place for a range of reasons, including:
If you are a continuing or fixed-term staff member employed after the Deakin University Enterprise Agreement 2013 came into operation, the University will recognise prior service from Australian universities and some other organisations for the purpose of calculating sick leave and long service leave entitlements. This is provided there has been no break in service longer than five years.
As a Deakin staff member, you have access to various offers and discounts through affiliated companies.
Deakin is affiliated with a number of health insurance providers that can assist you with your specific health cover needs. Special rates are available for current staff with these providers. Upon commencement we can provide you with further information.
Staff members can access a number of benefits through Deakin University Community Bank (Bendigo Bank), especially in relation to savings on your home loan and any general insurance needs that you may have
We have affiliations with Lenovo, Volante, Computers Now, Telstra and Microsoft which allow current Deakin students and staff the opportunity to take advantage of information technology offers. Staff (subject to eligibility criteria) may also access our corporate mobile phone plan with competitive call cost rates and the bill conveniently deducted from your (post-tax) salary.
Deakin GIVE, our workplace giving program, is a simple and effective way for you to give to some great charitable causes directly from your pre-tax pay. Our three key priority funds are a great place to start. The Deakin Achieving Potential Fund, Deakin Trailblazers Fund and Student Emergency Assistance Fund is where your charitable gift can make the greatest impact.
Your small change can have a big impact. Just the cost of one cup of coffee each week can make a huge difference – if each of us gave $8 from our fortnightly pay, together we could raise almost $500,000 each year in support of Deakin’s Sanctuary Scholarships as well as other access and equity scholarships.
Deakin’s Library is far more than just a place full of books – although we do have millions of print and digital resources for you to explore. Our staff are skilled in the areas of digital literacy, research support, innovation and much more. No matter which campus you are on, you can find expert guidance and advice. With extended hours, bookable computers and a broad selection of study and workspaces, each Deakin Library campus offers the ideal place to focus.
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