Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
in Sustainability: Guidelines
Version
2.3
TRIM file number
D10/500
Short description
Guidelines on the nomination and selection process
for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in
Sustainability
Approved by
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible officer
Director, Organisational and People Capability
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
February, 2010
Date(s) modified
24 February, 2011
3 August 2012
25 February 2014
Next scheduled review date
December 2014
Related University documents
Generic Responsibilities of CSU Staff
Refer to the Administration Manual for
these documents.
University Strategy
Key words
guidelines, awards, recognition, excellence,
performance, general staff, sustainability
Code of Conduct – re: conflict of interest
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1.
PURPOSE
These guidelines describe the nomination and selection process for the ViceChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability.
2.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the award are to:
3.
(a)
Encourage staff of Charles Sturt University (the University) to improve and
enhance their own performance and the capability of others to develop to their full
potential;
(b)
Formally recognise excellence and sustained contributions toward the
development and application of sustainability principles and work practices and
the commitment towards fostering an organisational culture committed to
sustainability; and
(c)
Support ongoing professional and career development of University staff.
NUMBER OF AWARDS
There is one (1) Vice-Chancellor’s Award allocated in recognition of Excellence in
Sustainability demonstrated by an individual or team.
4.
STAFF ELIGIBILITY
The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability is open to staff who meet
the following eligibility criteria for an individual or team nomination.
Individual award nominations:
(a)
General staff appointed at remuneration levels 1 - 10 who:

currently hold a continuing or fixed-term appointment at the University;

have successfully completed probation; and

have completed a minimum of two (2) years’ service.
(b)
Academic staff appointed at remuneration levels A to E who:

currently hold a continuing or fixed-term appointment at the University; and

have successfully completed probation; and

have completed a minimum of two (2) years’ service.
Team award nominations:
(c)
May include General and Academic staff who hold a continuing or fixed-term
appointment at remuneration levels 1-10 or A-E respectively at the University.
NOTE: Team Award nominees are not required to have successfully completed
probation or a minimum of two (2) years’ service;
(d)
May include casual staff.
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5.
6.
7.
NOMINATIONS
5.1
Any Charles Sturt University staff member, student, member of the University
community or an external professional partner of the University may nominate a
staff member or team that he/she considers to be deserving of a Vice-Chancellor’s
Award.
5.2
Nominees may not include honorary, visiting, adjunct or executive staff.
5.3
Staff may not be nominated or receive an Individual and a Team Award for the
same achievement in any year.
5.4
Staff are not eligible to receive or to be nominated for an Individual Award if they
have been a recipient of an Individual Award in this category within the past three
(3) years.
5.5
Each nomination must meet all relevant eligibility criteria for either an individual
or team nomination to be considered for an award.
5.6
Self nominations are invited for this award category.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
6.1
All nominations must be based on excellence in sustainability which demonstrates
clear alignment with the University’s Strategy, culture and values.
6.2
The selection committee meets to evaluate the nominations for the ViceChancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Sustainability against ONE (1) OR MORE
of the following selection criteria:
(a)
Excellence in embedding sustainability principles in programs, service
delivery or work practices; AND/OR
(b)
Excellence in the implementation of a significant innovative project or
program which contributes to achievement of the University’s sustainability
performance objectives; AND/OR
(c)
Excellence and demonstration of sustained high level contributions toward
the development and application of sustainable work practices.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
7.1
The selection committee consists of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
7.2
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), as the Presiding Officer;
Executive Dean, Faculty of Science;
Executive Director, Division of Finance;
Executive Director, Division of Facilities Management;
Depending upon the quality of the nominations received, the selection committee
will normally recommend one (1) individual or team nominee for the award to the
Vice-Chancellor.
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7.3
8.
The selection committee’s recommendation and the Vice-Chancellor’s
determination of an award are not subject to internal appeal or review.
EXPECTATIONS OF AWARD RECIPIENTS
The recipient of a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability is expected
to make their practices more widely known throughout the University. For example, they
may be invited to participate in seminars, presentations, write a paper, or act as a mentor
to their colleagues.
APPENDIX 1:
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability: Official CSU Nomination
Form
Table of amendments
Version
number
2.0
Date
24/2/2011
Short description of amendment
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Innovation and the ViceChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability are approved as two
separate awards. Guidelines for Innovation and Sustainability separated
into Guidelines for Excellence in Innovation and Guidelines for
Excellence in Sustainability.
Removed all references to “outstanding” from selection criteria and
throughout document and replaced with reference to “excellence”.
Minor edits to phrasing and format of guidelines and nomination form.
Updated objectives, eligibility criteria, selection criteria and
nominations.
Updated selection committee members.
Nomination form included as an appendix.
2.1
2.2
2.3
3/8/2012
25/2/2014
25/2/2014
Dean replaced by Executive Dean.
Award values
Appendix – submission date changed
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Vice-Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Sustainability
OFFICIAL CSU NOMINATION FORM
1. Nominator’s details.
Nominator’s name and title:
Staff/ Student/ other (please specify):
Division/Section, Faculty/School/ Centre,
Course/year of study/ other:
CSU campus / location:
Phone:
E-mail:
I wish to place a nomination for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability:
Individual Award
Team Award Or
I wish to nominate myself/ our team for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability:
Individual Award
Team Award
This nomination meets all eligibility criteria
Signature:
Date:
2. Nominees Details.
Name of nominated employee or team:
Name of team leader (applicable to a team
nomination only):
Staff number:
Position title:
Classification level:
Division/Section, Faculty/School/ Centre:
CSU campus/ location:
Phone:
E-mail:
I accept this nomination for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability and, if successful, agree to make
my/our practices more widely known throughout the University.
Signature:
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3. Details of team members (applicable to team nomination only).
(1) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(2) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(3) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(4) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
(5) Nominee’s name:
Staff number:
Staff position:
Classification level:
Section:
CSU campus/ site:
E-mail:
Phone:
I accept this nomination as a member of the nominated team.
Signature:
Date: ___/___/___
Please copy and paste additional boxes as required.
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4. Please select which criteria (one or more) best related to the individual or team achievement.
comments in relation to this nomination.
Excellence in embedding sustainability principles in programs, service delivery or work practices;
Excellence in the implementation of a significant innovative project or program which contributes to
achievement of the University’s sustainability performance objectives;
Demonstration of excellence and sustained high level contributions toward the development and application
of sustainable work practices.
5. Please indicate your reasons for nominating this individual or team.
Describe the individual or team nominee’s performance or achievement in relation to the relevant criteria. Include how the
performance or achievement has contributed to the achievement of one or more of CSU’s key objectives or priorities.
1 page minimum – 5 page maximum. Please provide supporting documentation of up to 5 pages if applicable.
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6. Statement from the nominees Supervisor/ Manager.
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Signature: (Nominees Supervisor/ Manager)
Date:
7. Nomination checklist.
Please ensure you have completed all requirements of this nomination form.
Nomination meets all relevant eligibility criteria.
Each section of the nomination form is completed as required.
Nominee(s) contact details are provided along with signed acceptance.
Supporting documentation of up to 5 pages provided (if applicable).
Statement provided by the nominees Supervisor / Manager.
Completed nomination forms may be emailed to vcawards@csu.edu.au by 30 May.
Privacy Statement
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). Provision of this information is a
requirement of participation in the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Sustainability.
Access to the information you provide is available to the nominator, nominee, nominee’s supervisor, nominee’s most senior manager, and those persons authorised to
access the information in the course of their duties at CSU. This document will be stored in the Organisational and People Capability Directorate of the Division of
Human Resources, Wagga Wagga.
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