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People and Culture Committee
Monitoring the University's human resources, culture and safety
The People and Culture Committee monitors and advises Senate on the University's human resources, Senate governance, culture, and safety, health and wellbeing.
The People and Culture Committee monitors and advises Senate on:
- human resources (HR) policies, structures and processes that support the University’s strategic objectives in:
- University culture and values;
- the attraction, development and retention of academic and professional staff;
- remuneration and reward;
- diversity and inclusion;
- workplace relations; and
- performance management, succession planning and development programs for senior executive roles including the Vice-Chancellor and his or her executive direct reports;
- the culture at the University, including the need for any reviews or external advice;
- effective risk management in areas covered by the Committee’s Terms of Reference, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
- conducting reviews in the areas covered by the Committee’s Terms of Reference, including the need for any external advice
| Agenda items due | Meeting date | Meeting time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 5 February 2021 | Friday 19 February 2021 | 3.00pm -6.00pm |
| Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Thursday 10 June 2021 | 12.00pm -3.00pm |
| Wednesday, 28 July 2021 | Wednesday 11 August 2021 | 9.00am-12noon |
| Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Wednesday 1 September 2021 (reserve) | 9.00am- 12noon |
| Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Wednesday 24 November 2021 | 9.30am- 12:30pm |
All submissions to Senate Committees must first be endorsed by the University Executive
Chair and ex-officio members
Chair is appointed by Senate from the Fellows of Senate (not a staff or student Fellow).
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Pettigrew Chair |
Current term as Chair Previous term as Chair |
Belinda Hutchinson AC |
Current term as Chancellor Feb 2017 – Feb 2025 Previous term as Chancellor Feb 2013 – Feb 2017 |
Richard Freudenstein |
Current term as Deputy Chancellor Previous term as Deputy Chancellor |
Professor Mark Scott AO |
Current term as Vice-Chancellor July 2021 - |
Fellows of Senate
Three Fellows of Senate are appointed by Senate after consultation by the chair of the committee with the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor.
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
Kate McClymont AM |
Current term Previous term Previous terms as member of the Nominations and Appointments Committee |
| Jason Yat-sen Li | Current term Previous term |
External members
A minimum of two and up to three external members with appropriate professional expertise and experience appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the chair of the committee.
Senate may, on the advice of the committee, or on its own volition, co-opt additional members as required.
| Member | Term of office |
|---|---|
Vincent Graham AM |
Current term Previous terms Jan 2018 – May 2019 |
| Jenni Smith | Current term Previous term |
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