Staff Obligations and Compliance
As a staff member at Curtin University of Technology, you are part of the Curtin community and as such, have certain obligations and responsibilities:
- Staff have an obligation to ensure that their activities comply with appropriate State and Federal law and University policy (as outlined in the University’s policy on Legal Compliance Policy and Procedures) (PDF Document).
- Staff shall ensure that their responsibilities are carried out in the best interests of the University by virtue of their appointment to a position of trust or confidence (as outlined in the University’s Fiduciary Responsibilities policy) (MS Word Document).
- In accordance with the provisions of the University’s Certified Agreements, staff are expected at all times to respect and honour the values of the University in the course of their work. (Clause 7.6)
The University’s Values clarify Curtin’s commitment to ethical behaviour as referred to in the Vision, Mission and Goals.
On this page are links to information on a range of issues that
staff members need to be aware of and adhere to:
Academic Misconduct / Plagiarism
The University regards any acts of academic misconduct (including
plagiarism or acting dishonestly in connection with academic work)
very seriously.
The importance of this issue is underscored in the Vice-Chancellor’s Note to Staff 14 May 2003 (PDF Document *). The University’s policy on Academic Misconduct (PDF Document) must be read and understood.
Appropriate ICT use
Curtin’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities
and services are provided for Curtin-related teaching, learning,
research and administrative activities.
Bullying
All staff and students have the right to operate in an environment free from bullying and are required to personally demonstrate appropriate behaviour.
Bullying is not tolerated at Curtin. Bullying is repeated, unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour directed towards a person, or group of persons
that creates a risk to health and safety. Bullying can lead to serious health consequences and individual distress for those affected, and cause
organisational disruption with substantial consequences for the University.
Confidentiality (MS
Word Document)
All staff have a responsibility to keep confidential all information
which is disclosed to or obtained during the course of their
employment with the University and are required to sign an undertaking
to that effect. Details
on the Disclosure of Personal Information (MS Word doc) .
Conflict
of Interest (PDF Document)
All staff shall avoid situations in which a conflict of interest
exists, or could be perceived to exist.
Consultancy
(PDF Document)
The University encourages staff to engage in consultancy that advances
the professional interests of staff and the wider interests of the
University.
Copyright
at Curtin
Curtin is subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth
Copyright Act in relation to copyright and moral rights.
Ethics,
Equity and Social Justice (including Equal Opportunity) (MS
Word Document)
All staff and students have a responsibility to become more knowledgeable
of and sensitive to other cultures in our culturally diverse tertiary
context. Staff shall comply with all relevant legislation on equal
opportunity and the University will take all reasonable steps to
ensure that students and staff are able to study and work in an
environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Grievance
Resolution
A student or a staff member may bring a grievance in relation to
an action or a decision which relates to study or work at the University.
Grievances arising within the University or about the University’s
processes shall be dealt with efficiently and in a manner which
affords natural justice to all parties.
Integrity and Standards (PDF Document)
Staff have a responsibility to report suspected fraud. This may
include instances of corrupt conduct, criminal conduct, criminal
involvement or serious improper conduct.
Occupational
Safety and Health
Staff must ensure that the highest possible safety and health standards
are maintained in all University activities.
Personal Property
The University's physical operating environment is one where personal
property may be subject to greater than average risk of accidental
loss or damage. The University expects you to take appropriate steps
to ensure the security of attractive and portable items of personal
property (such as your handbags, wallets, keys, Curtin access/swipe
cards, jewellery, mobile phones, palm pilots, small notebook computers,
and other portable computer and electronic equipment) whilst the items are at Curtin.
Similarly, if you use University car parks you do so at your own
risk. Your vehicles must be secured, and your attractive items should
not be open to display. The University does not accept liability
for damage to, or theft of motor vehicles or bicycles whilst parked
on land that is managed by the University.
Public
Interest Disclosure (MS Word Document)
The University does not tolerate corrupt or other improper conduct,
including mismanagement of public resources, in the exercise of
the public functions of the University, and its officers, staff
and contractors. Persons who make a public interest disclosure have
comprehensive rights in regard to confidentiality and protection
from victimisation.
Record
Keeping
Staff are responsible for keeping appropriate records in all instances
where there is a need for the University or individual to be accountable
for, and/or provide evidence of, decisions made and actions taken.
The provisions of the State Records Act 2000 (WA) apply to all records
of the University. In addition, the Western Australian Freedom of
Information (FOI) Act 1992 given persons the right to apply for
access to documents held by the University. See additional
information on FOI.
Research
and Development Policies (including Intellectual Property)
The University recognises Research and Development as a core business
activity and is committed to management practices that promote advances
in the disciplines and in the professional interests of staff and
the community.
Staff ID Cards
Curtin staff are eligible for a staff card. Staff are encouraged
to wear their card at all times when on campus. The card allows
usage of Library facilities (including book borrowing) and is used
for “Swipe Access” to buildings.
Student
Rights and Responsibilities
Students at the University have certain rights and responsibilities
consistent with the Student Charter.
University
Policies and Procedures
All policies and procedures are developed in the context of the
University’s Vision and Mission Statement. See additional
policies relating to Human Resources.
Other
Official Documents (i.e. Statutes, Rules and By-Laws)
The University is established under Western Australian legislation.
The governing authority of the University is Council which may make
Statutes with respect to all matters pertaining to the University.
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