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Last week, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃhosted the Australian launch of the . This Centre sees ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃas part of a global partnership to transform the way materials are sourced, processed, used and recycled to make them more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. Our research capability extends beyond the sciences – it also includes how we engage with, respect and acknowledge the culture and voice of our First Nations people.

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Note: This chart shows Annual Leave only. The University is holding $149m in total Annual and Long service leave provision as at 31 December 2024.

Last year, we began providing monthly leave-tracker updates within On Campus, encouraging staff to take a break, prioritise their wellbeing and collectively work to decrease our leave liability.

As we welcome back staff from the summer break, we are pleased to announce that the University’s annual leave liability total is sitting just above $44 million. Previously we highlighted that on average ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstaff had five extra days of accrued annual leave relative to the sector and set a target of $46 million by the end of 2025.

We regularly see a drop in leave liability in the December/January period, however, the drop this year was larger than last year. With these figures we are off to a great start in managing our leave liability and with continued focus we can achieve our target.

We thank staff for their collective efforts and are pleased to see the community supporting a healthy work-life balance. The success of this approach will continue to guide the University’s management of leave liability moving forward. We encourage staff to continue taking leave to prevent burnout and exhaustion and to enhance productivity and creativity.

The University is thrilled to announce the long-anticipated launch of its childcare centres (UPCCC) and (HECC). The new facilities officially opened on Monday 3 February and the children and staff are settling in well.  

Chief Campus Environment Officer Jeremy Matthew says the Campus Environment Division is very excited to see childcare within our University transition to state-of-the-art modern facilities. “Whilst the project had challenging timelines, it was delivered successfully. This wouldn’t have been achieved without the tremendous support and dedication of our ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstaff, childcare providers and our consultant and contracting teams.” 

Both centres currently have vacancies. Families seeking childcare services should contact the centres directly.

Researchers from ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃwill partner with Rio Tinto to ensure First Nations cultural knowledge and perspectives are central to the global energy transition. The new Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials was created with an investment of $US150M from the global mining group and will connect ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃwith researchers and industry bodies from around the world.

This partnership aims to transform the way materials are sourced, processed, used and recycled to make them more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.

As mentioned in last week’s On Campus newsletter, the 2025 Commencement: New Student Address will be livestreamed so staff can attend remotely. This allows us to prioritise new students to attend in-person. Enjoy the livestream from the comfort of your desk on Monday 10 February, 9:30-11:30am.  

Once available, a recording of the event will be featured in On Campus for those who missed the livestream. 

Chief Information Officer 

Applications are now open for this key executive role. A pivotal member of the University’s Senior Leadership Group, this is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader to shape the future of Information Technology and Information Security during a time of transformation.  

This role will lead the development and execution of a unified strategy, driving innovation and operational efficiency while working collaboratively with the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃExecutive team, the Strategic Leadership Group, and senior managers across the University. 

Applications close on 2 March 2025 with the selection process to be finalised towards the middle of 2025. Hays Executive Search is partnering with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃon this recruitment process. 

Our thanks to Paul Hargreaves for assuming the role of Interim CIO while our search is underway. 

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Deputy Chief Financial Officer  

Applications are now open for our substantive Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This is an opportunity for an experienced financial leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the University’s financial strategy. 

As a key senior leader within the Finance & Business Services (F&BS) Division, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance & Business Services Directors, providing expert leadership in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, supporting the University’s mission and long-term objectives. 

 This role offers the opportunity to drive innovative financial practices that support the University’s strategic initiatives and future growth. 

 Applications close on Sunday, 2 March 2025 at 11:55 pm AEDT. 

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Monday 10 February, 4-6pm 

Join us for the Birch Lecture featuring Roberta Sessoli from the University of Florence, a leading expert in single-molecule magnets and quantum technologies. Sessoli will discuss her career achievements in her presentation, Spins in Molecules: A Versatile Platform for Quantum Technologies. 

The lecture will be followed by a reception with drinks and canapés. 

Attend the final climate update from Professor Mark Howden, Director of the as he concludes a decade of leadership. The event will present the latest climate research, including global temperature records, climate impacts and emission challenges. 

Reflecting on key changes during his tenure, Professor Howden will share his insights for a better path forward. 

 

Friday 14 February, 1-5:15pm 

In this joint seminar, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃand Kanagawa University will present on a variety of topics related to communities in the wider Asian region – aiming to rethink the traditional concept of community, which assumes homogeneity and boundaries. Reconsider the concept of community in the age of globalisation.  

Attend in-person or online.  

 

We are pleased to launch the University’s monthly privacy newsletter, Privacy – it's all about you. January’s edition will feature: 

Privacy – it's all about you will feature monthly within On Campus. For more information on privacy, email privacy@anu.edu.au to access the privacy SharePoint site.  

 

The University's prohibits the use of all smoking products (tobacco products, herbal products, personal vaporisers or personal vaporiser products) on all ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃcampuses. This includes residences, buildings, properties, grounds and all study and workspaces.  

There is a to assist in reducing or quitting smoking. You can also access counselling services through ANU, visit the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃMedical Centre or talk to your own health care practitioner for support.  

 

ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃis more than a workplace - it’s a community where diverse voices and shared experiences thrive. In 2025, we encourage all staff to connect, collaborate and contribute by joining one of the University’s staff networks. 

We are pleased to announce that has been contracted to provide First Aid training to ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstaff and students. Red Cross will commence their service on campus from mid-February 2025, offering an extensive range of First Aid training courses. Sessions are designed to equip first-aiders with the skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.  

Costs associated with required training for designated first aid officers will be covered by the University. See the . 

ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃwill continue to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and refresher courses to ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstaff. Three years after completing a Refresher Course, MHFAiders will need to attend a full MHFA course in order to maintain their accreditation. See on the Health and Wellbeing SharePoint site.  

Please contact whs@anu.edu.au if you have further queries. 

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Contact the 24/7 media hotline for media queries regarding the University and its operations, or to track down experts that aren’t listed in our .  

Help is available if you need it. Whether it's a work-related issue or a personal one, the University encourages you to seek support through the .

If you need to support a student in distress, please refer to that was developed by the Student Safety and Wellbeing team.