New staff

Make sure you're ready before you arrive, with information to help you as a new staff member at VU.

Welcome to Victoria University (VU)!

Starting a new job is exciting but can also be overwhelming - we aim to ensure your transition to working at VU is as smooth as possible. Find out how to be prepared before your first day and what to expect for your induction.

We have a range of services to help you settle into work at Victoria University, as well as induction programs for both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Before your first day

Along with your letter of offer, People and Culture will send you other forms to complete and return with with your employment contract.

Make sure all forms are completed and returned in VU People First (log in via single sign-on, also called SSO, using your VU credentials) before your start date. If you need any help, please contact your recruiter.

Connect with your manager

Your manager will get in touch with you to make arrangements for your first day, such as:

when to arrive and where to go on your first day
the dress code and any relevant safety equipment/clothing required for your work unit
your standard working hours
what to expect for your induction and first week.

The University supports transgender, gender diverse and non-binary employees. All staff are supported to dress in a way which best reflects their gender identity. For further information and support please contact [email protected] .

Coming to VU from another university?

If your previous employer was another Australian university, you may be eligible to have your prior service recognised for the purposes of sick leave and long service leave credits.

Contact People & Culture through VU People First (log in via SSO) to find out about your eligibility requirements.

Your first week

In your first week:

your manager will organise a local induction
you will have access to the New Employee Hub (requires login when offsite)
your manager may assign you an induction mentor.

: In your first week, your manager will:

provide you with an induction planner

give you a tour of the local work area and introduce your work colleagues

explain your work unit and how it fits in the VU structure

discuss key strategic goals

discuss your key role and responsibilities

ensure you have a security pass to access the workplace

have a discussion with you about occupational health and safety

have your log in details, computer and work area set up

explain the probation process

advise where to access the VU Induction program (including online VU Induction module)

explain how to access and complete all mandatory training.
: In your first few weeks you'll get to know our values, people, systems and processes.
As part of your induction you can familiarise yourself with our New Employee Hub (requires login when offsite). You'll find out a range of information such as:
when you'll be paid
how to access pay slips
how to apply for leave.
: Your manager may assign a dedicated work colleague as an induction mentor to provide support and help you settle in to your new role.

Your induction mentor does not replace your manager’s role; the aim is to provide you with further assistance and guidance to help you adjust to your surroundings.

Other induction milestones

After the first week of your induction, you'll continue your journey to become accustomed with the VU way.

: This course is designed to help new staff members effectively settle in to their new role. It will introduce you to the vision and mission that underpin VU’s strategic plan.

After completing this course you will have an understanding of our history, our mission and our vision.

Complete the online induction module now (login required).
: You are invited to attend a welcome induction morning tea for new starters. You'll have the opportunity to engage with members from the Senior Leadership Group and hear about all the exciting things that VU has to offer. It is also a great opportunity to meet other new VU staff.

Book your morning tea now (login required).
: Your manager will tell you about the mandatory training modules (requires login when off campus) that you'll need to complete.

Log in to the Capability Hub via VU Develop to access the training modules.
: All policies & procedures are available in the policy library (log in required when off campus).

As a start, you can familiarise yourself with the following policies & procedures:

Appropriate Workplace Behaviour Policy

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policy

Bullying Prevention & Management Policy

Equity & Diversity for Staff Policy

Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Prevention & Management Policy

IT Appropriate Use Policy

Staff Issue and Complaint Resolution Policy.
: Your manager will discuss probation expectations with you and will highlight any specific probation criteria which need to be met within the probationary period. You'll have regular reviews to discuss how you're tracking.

If you are an ongoing staff member you will be required to complete a VU Develop Plan with your manager after you complete probation.
: VU Develop (requires login) is the software we use at VU for staff performance and development plans.

Once you have completed your probation, your manager will initiate a discussion about your plan.

By having set performance objectives you will have a clear vision of what goals need to be achieved for the year. You'll also have the opportunity to discuss any professional development opportunities and future career goals with your manager.

Once your plan is in place your manager will track your progress during the year, and your performance objectives will be reviewed at the end of the year.

Transport & parking

Parking on campus

Parking is available at all VU campuses (except City Campus). Staff can park in E Permit or P Ticket areas and can purchase annual permits through the Parking Office (salary packaging is available).