Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Senior
Leadership Excellence: Guidelines
Version
1.5
TRIM file number
D10/500
Short description
Guidelines on the nomination and selection process for
the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Senior Leadership
Excellence
Approved by
Executive Director, Human Resources
Responsible officer
Director, Organisational and People Capability
Responsible office
Division of Human Resources
Date introduced
9 December, 2008
Date(s) modified
15 February 2010
15 November, 2010
24 February 2011
3 August 2012
29 May 2013
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.
Leadership and Management Development Framework
University Strategy
Code of Conduct – re: conflict of interest
Key words
guidelines, awards, recognition, excellence, performance,
senior leadership, general staff, academic staff
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1.
PURPOSE
These guidelines describe the nomination and selection process for the ViceChancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence.
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 to develop to their full potential;
(b)
Formally recognise excellence in leadership demonstrated by senior leaders of the
University; and
(c)
Support ongoing professional and career development of University staff.
NUMBER OF AWARDS
There is one (1) Individual Vice-Chancellor’s Award allocated in recognition of Senior
Leadership Excellence.
4.
STAFF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence is open to staff
occupying the roles of Head of School, Research Centre Director or Director who:
5.
(a)
hold a continuing or fixed term appointment at the University;
(b)
have completed a minimum of two (2) years of service; and
(c)
have successfully completed probation.
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 that he/she considers to be deserving of a Vice-Chancellor’s Award.
5.2
Staff may not be nominated or receive an individual and a team award for the
same achievement in any year.
5.3
Staff are not eligible to be nominated for or receive or an award in this category if
they have been a recipient of an award in this category within the past three (3)
years.
5.4
Each nomination must meet all eligibility criteria to be considered for an award.
5.5
Self nominations are not accepted for this award category.
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6.
7.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
6.1
All nominations must be based on excellence in senior leadership, demonstrating
clear alignment with the University’s Strategy, culture and values.
6.2
The selection committee meets to evaluate the nominations for the ViceChancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence against ALL THREE (3) of
the following selection criteria.
(a)
The nominee demonstrates excellence in senior leadership in relation to the
Directorate / School / Centre / Faculty / Division; AND
(b)
The nominee uses positive leadership behaviours such as building trust;
acting with integrity; encouraging innovative thinking; inspiring others;
coaching people; AND
(c)
The nominee’s leadership demonstrates clear alignment and has
significantly contributed towards the achievement of the University Strategy.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
7.1
7.2
The selection committee consists of:
(a)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), as the Presiding Officer;
(b)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research);
(c)
Executive Director, Division of Human Resources;
(d)
Dean, Faculty of Arts;
Depending upon the quality of the nominations received, the selection committee
will normally recommend one (1) nominee for the award to the Vice-Chancellor.
The selection committee’s recommendation and the Vice-Chancellor’s
determination of an award are not subject to internal appeal or review.
8.
EXPECTATIONS OF AWARD RECIPIENTS
The recipient of a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence is expected
to make their practices more widely known throughout the University. For example, they
may be invited to participate in seminars, presentations or act as a mentor to their
colleagues.
APPENDIX 1
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence: Official CSU Nomination Form
Table of amendments
Version
number
1.3
1.4
1.5
Date
3/8/2012
29/5/2013
25/2/2014
Short description of amendment
Dean replaced by Executive Dean.
Award values
Appendix – submission date changed
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Vice-Chancellor’s Award for
Senior Leadership Excellence
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 nominate an individual for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence:
Head of School
Director
Research Centre Director
This nomination meets all eligibility criteria
Signature:
Date:
2. Nominees Details.
Name of nominated employee:
Staff number:
Position title:
Faculty/ Division/ Centre:
CSU campus/ location:
Phone:
E-mail:
I accept this nomination for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Senior Leadership Excellence and, if successful, agree to
make my leadership activities and/ or practices more widely known throughout the University.
Signature:
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3. Please address each of the following selection criteria.
1 page minimum, 5 pages maximum. If applicable, please provide supporting documentation of up to 5 pages.
The nominee demonstrates excellence in senior leadership in relation to the Directorate/ School/ Centre/ Faculty
or Division.
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The nominee uses positive leadership behaviours such as building trust; acting with integrity; encouraging
innovative thinking; inspiring others; coaching people.
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The nominee’s leadership demonstrates clear alignment and has significantly contributed towards the
achievement of the University Strategy.
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4. Statement from the nominees Executive Dean/ Executive Director/ DVC.
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Signature (Nominees Executive Dean/ Executive Director/ DVC):
Date:
5. 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 Executive Dean/ Executive Director/ DVC.
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 Senior Leadership Excellence.
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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