Curtin University Branch
The NTEU and its associated body Curtin University Staff Association Inc. covers academic and general staff at Curtin University and provides members with a range of industrial, professional and commercial services. Membership is offered to full-time, part-time, contract and casual/sessional employees in all areas within the University.
NTEU/CUSA members have access to industrial advice, representation and protection. Our industrial officer is located on campus and is able to provide direct assistance in relation to many aspects of employment.
Office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Curtin University Building 106A, Room 184 (next to
UniCredit)
- Bargaining 2008
- Our Universities Matter - Campaign 2008
- News from the President
- Current Issues
- Contacts
- Branch Executive
- Current Agreements
- Membership Benefits
- NTEU Position Statements
- Join NTEU
- Useful links
- Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 07
Bargaining 2008
Click here for the latest news about Bargaining 2008| Academic staff | |
| General Staff | |
| VTEC Staff | |
| Campaign Materials(Flyers posters etc) |
Our Universities Matter - Campaign 2008
NTEU will campaign during 2008 to reinvigorate Australia's universities under the banner of Our Universities Matter - Investing in People and Society.
Click below for full information and to download posters and other campaign materials
http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/intro
News from the President
| NTEU and Curtin University settle Federal Court case | Curtin University and National Tertiary Education Union(NTEU) have reached agreement on terms to settle Federal Court proceedings... |
| Bargaining 2008 - NTEU presents Logs of Claims | On Friday 30 May the NTEU Curtin Branch President presented the Logs of Claims for Academic, General and VTEC staff to the Vice Chancellor ... more |
| Asbestos Removal at WASM | Last year members at WASM in Kalgoorlie reported serious concerns about removal of asbestos... |
| eValuate- management again ignore Agreement | On 30 May UAB approved a change to policy in whcih eVAluate USR's will now be published without a staff member's authorisation and all staff will be required to conduct annual teaching evaluations. Click on link for more |
Current Issues
| AIRC Reshaping Curtin Dispute | AIRC decision on significant NTEU win, protecting Curtin Univesity staff entitlement to consultation around managing change. Relevant sections have been highlighted - Last 2 pages of transcript |
Contacts
Curtin Branch Office
Organiser:
Rod Fraser
Ph: 08-9266 7145 Fax: 08-9266 3214
Email: cusa@curtin.edu.au
Industrial Officer
Peter Stokes
Ph: 08-9266 2804 Fax: 08-9266 3214
Email: p.stokes@curtin.edu.au
| CUSA/NTEU Area Representatives | Click here for NTEU Representative in your area |
Branch Executive
President
Dr Jan Sinclair-Jones
Ph: 08-9266 7044
Email:
j.sinclair-jones@curtin.edu.au
Vice-President
A/Prof David Charnock
Ph: 08-9266 7749
Email:
d.m.Charnock@exchange.curtin.edu.au
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr Steve Errington
Ph: 08-9266 2943
Email:
s.errington@curtin.edu.au
| Branch Executive 2006-2008 | Details of Branch Executive Committee Members 2006-2008 (effective 1st October 2006) |
Current Agreements
| Agreements | Current EB agreements for Academic and General Staff and VET |
Membership Benefits
The primary focus of the NTEU is protecting and advancing its members industrial interests and promoting a quality higher education system in which workers have real influence.
However, the benefits of NTEU membership extend beyond
industrial representation.
Click here for further information on how to
access membership benefits (a few examples below)
Health Insurance
Holidays - apartments, discounted car hire
Home Loans
Union Visa Cards
Financial Advisors
Union Shopper - Shopping Service
Virtual Communities - Computer & Internet Packages
Legal Services
Slater and Gordon provides
Curtin members with legal advice. Members are entitled to a
free initial consultation, a free standard will and discounted
fees.
Please Note: To access legal representation
regarding employment and industrial matters members MUST seek a
referral from the NTEU Curtin Office before any legal advice
is sought.
Phone: (08) 9266 7145
Email: cusa@curtin.edu.au
NTEU Position Statements
| Members joining the NTEU with an existing dispute/issue | View the CUSA/NTEU Protocol Statement |
| eVALUate | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| Consultation | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| MCIG | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
| PD & Training | View the CUSA/NTEU Position Statement |
Join NTEU
Some of the benefits on becoming a member of the NTEU and its associate body Curtin University Staff Association Inc. include:
- negotiation of enterprise agreements
- industrial officer located on campus
- representation of your views on University committees
- negotiation, mediation etc with supervisors, human resources etc
- a selection of financial and legal services
- a national shopping service
Join the NTEU ONLINE
| Members joining the NTEU with an existing dispute/issue | View the CUSA/NTEU Protocol Statement |
| Membership Form | This downloadable form is the main NTEU/CUSA membership form. Casual members should use the Casual Membership Form. |
| Casuals Membership Form | This downloadable form should be used by CASUAL members, those who are paid on an hourly basis, without a contract or a permanent position. |
| Transfer Form | Transfer of membership from one institution to another is not automatic. Members who move from one Branch to another MUST fill out a new form |
| Associate Membership Form | ONLY post-graduate students can be Associate Members. The annual fee for these members will be $55.00 (GST inclusive). This entitles you to receive publications and membership benefits and discounts such as Union Shopper. However you are not entitled to stand or vote in any Union election nor to receive industrial assistance. |
| Membership Benefits | A wide range of commercial discounts have been negotiated and are only to NTEU/CUSA members. |
| Academic and General Staff Salary Scales | NTEU/CUSA fortnightly deduction rates for Academic & General Staff |
| Resignation | You may resign by written notice to the Division or Branch Secretary. See link for further details. |
Useful links
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Curtin Grievance Resolution (Introduction to the Grievance
Resolution Policy)
Curtin
Harassment Policy (Policies A-Z)
Curtin
Harassment Officers
Counselling &
Health Services
Curtin
Safety and Health Representatives
Edusafe
Policies &
Procedures (Curtin University/Policies & Procedures
(A-Z)
Curtin University Staff Association
NTEU LINKS
NTEU National
Office
NTEU WA Division
NTEU ECU Branch
NTEU Murdoch
Branch
NTEU Notre Dame
Branch
NTEU UWA Branch
OTHER LINKS
Union
Affiliations
ACTU Australian
Council of Trade Unions
Apheda - Union Aid
Abroad
Union Shopper For
all your shopping needs
UnionsWA
UniSuper Superannuation
for Australian Universities
Australian
Fair Pay Commission
Australian Industrial Relations
Commission
Department of Employment and
Workplace Relations
Office of the Employment
Advodate
Workchoices
Consumer & Employment
Protection
Department of Education -
WA
Equal Opportunity
Commission
WA Industrial Relations
Commission
WorkCover Western
Australia
WorkSafe Western
Australia
National Occupation Health
& Safety Commission
Retired Academics
Database
Thomson Scientific (ISI Web
of Knowledge)
A Just
Australia
Amnesty International
GetUp Australia
Make Poverty History
Médecins Sans Frontières
New Matilda - Human
Rights Act for Australia
Oxfam Community Aid Abroad
Australian Taxation
Office
Online
Australian Newspapers
Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 07
NTEU (Curtin Branch) Audited Financial Statements for the YE 30 June 2007.| Audited Financial Statements YE 30 June 07 | NTEU (Curtin Branch)Audited Financial Statements for the YE 30 June 2007. |
| RAO Schedule Sections 272, 253 & 252 | Schedule 1 of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Registration and Accountability of Organisations) Sections 272,253 and 252 |