Induction - Information for new staff

Welcome to Deakin University!

The University provides staff induction at the university-wide level via our Online Induction Program and at a local level through managers and supervisors. Each year new staff are also invited to attend a morning or afternoon tea with a member of the Senior Executive and other new staff

Should you have any queries or feedback on the induction program please email induction-feedback@deakin.edu.au.

University-Wide Induction

The university-wide Online Induction Program provides information about Deakin to assist in your understanding of Deakin's goals and strategies and to introduce you to a number of important services, systems, policies and procedures.

New fixed term and continuing staff will be invited via email to commence the induction program, shortly after commencing employment at Deakin. The program is designed for progressive completion over the first three months of employment.

Access the University-wide Online Induction Program

Local Induction

Your manager and/or supervisor will provide an introduction to the local work area and the requirements of the position. Should you have any questions during the course of your induction you should discuss these with your supervisor.

Induction with a member of the Senior Executive

Human Resources Services Division invites all new continuing and fixed term staff to attend a morning/afternoon tea with the Senior Executive. The Vice-Chancellor (or her representative) and other members of the Senior Executive will formally welcome new staff to the University, and they will be given the opportunity to ask questions as well as meet other new staff members from across the University. You are strongly encouraged to attend the next available induction session with Senior Executive.