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OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS 2005

Outstanding Teacher Awards

The Outstanding Teacher Awards have been expanded in 2005 in anticipation of changes in the National Teaching Awards. As well as Outstanding Teacher awards to recognize our outstanding teachers there will be new Excellence in Education Awards open to both academic and general staff to recognise important contributions to education through teaching and student services.

Outstanding Teaching Awards are awarded annually to encourage and reward outstanding teachers of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Between five and ten awards are made each year. In 2005, the recipients will receive a plaque and a grant of $3,000 to be used for teaching development on a project of their choice. The best three or four of our award winners, with their permission, will be put forward for National Teaching Awards in 2006. Deans are invited to nominate up to two members of the academic staff of their Division for these awards. The criteria for the awards and the nomination papers can be obtained from Dr Anna Reid, Centre for Professional Development x9780. They are a simplified version of the National Teaching Awards to ensure that our nominees are primed for the next stage.

Excellence in Education Awards

These awards recognise the outstanding contributions of academic and general staff to the education of students. In 2005, the recipients will receive a certificate and a prize of $200. Deans and senior officers are invited to nominate up to five members of staff for these awards. We expect that the University will be asked to nominate 10 staff for national awards of this type in 2006. Since criteria and procedures are not yet announced, we have deliberately chosen some discretion in the process.

With the 2005 rules we have modified the rules to allow winners of Outstanding Teacher Awards in previous years to participate again. A winner of an Excellence in Education Award cannot be nominated for another award in this scheme for three years; a winner of an Outstanding Teacher Award cannot be nominated for another award in another scheme for three years. Where a previous winner is renominated, their case should emphasise their recent work and, where appropriate, what they have achieved as a result of their award.

Further information can be obtained from: Professor John Loxton x7442 or Dr Anna Reid x9780

The closing date for both awards is 23 September 2005.

Professor John Loxton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

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TRAINING IN LAMS—ONLINE LEARNING WITH A DIFFERENCE

The Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) is a new e-learning tool being developed at Macquarie. LAMS is complementary to WebCT ie it can be used alongside WebCT or as a stand alone system for facilitating online activities.

LAMS can be used with either on-campus or distance students, it can be used during tutorial time or as a follow-up to lectures and it can be used to focus students’ thinking around very specific topics, to revisit areas of particular student difficulty, or to support diverse group based work.

The LAMS@Macquarie Implementation Project has been established via a grant from the Vice-Chancellor’s Development Fund (July 2005–June 2006) to support and encourage staff who would like to use LAMS in their teaching programs. The Macquarie E-Learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE), with support from the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL), is leading the trial.

Staff who require assistance to implement LAMS beyond that provided within the scope of the project may apply throughthe Teaching Development Grants scheme. The next round of Teaching Development Grants closes on Tuesday 4 October, and LAMS is one of the priority areas.

Training

Training and demonstrations of the LAMS software can be arranged for individuals or departments on request. Otherwise staff should book into one of the scheduled sessions listed below.

Session times

Tuesday 20 September, 9.15am–1.00pm, (venue to be confirmed)
Wednesday 19 October, 9.15am–1.00pm, Training Room 1, Level 1, Library
Thursday 17 November, 9.15am–1.00pm, Training Room 1, Level 1, Library

Bookings are essential.

Please contact:

Renee Vance
Telephone: 9850 7522
rvance@melcoe.mq.edu.au

For more information about the project visit: http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/lams@mq.htm

Or contact:

Robyn Philip
Education and Program Manager (MELCOE)
LAMS@Macquarie Implementation Project
Telephone: 9850 4150
rphilip@melcoe.mq.edu.au

Trish Edmonds
Manger, Online Education Services (CFL)
Telephone : 9850 9677
trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au

Robyn Philip
Education and Program Manager (MELCOE)

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION AWARDS

Entries are now open for the 2005 Macquarie University Innovation Awards.

Entries are open to all University staff and postgraduate students and will close on 14 September 2005, with the winners announced on 9 November 2005.

For further details and an entry form please visit: www.mq.edu.au/innovationawards

Steve Brodie
Academic Director (Industry Liaison)
Office of Business Development

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LEADERSHIP LUNCHTIME SEMINAR

The Leadership Lunchtime seminars, hosted by the Australian Public Service Commission, provide a forum for executive and senior managers in the region to hear from leaders in Government and other sectors on current and topical issues. They also provide a valuable networking opportunity.

The next seminar will be on Moral Leadership with Tim Costello, Chief Executive, World Vision Australia and Lynelle Briggs, Public Service Commissioner. Reverend Costello will address the vision and commitment needed by the leaders of today to ensure the expectations of the community are realised. Commissioner Briggs will discuss the ethical challenges facing the Australian Public Service, now and in the future.

Date: Monday 5 September
Time: 12 noon to 2.30pm
Fees: $105 per participant (GST included)
Venue: Star Room, Level 6, The Imax Theatre Complex, 31 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour
Registration: Fax completed registration form by 30 August 2005 to 02 9264 8379
Further info: Di Gibbins on 02 9286 2400

Margaret Boylan
NSW Regional Director
Australian Public Service Commission

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SPORT AND RECREATION

To read about exciting Macquarie University Sport and Recreation StaffMates programs click here.

Rachel Blackadder
Macquarie University Sport and Recreation

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MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

Need overnight accommodation in Sydney?

MGSM operates its own executive style hotel within the Graduate School of Management which provides an alternative to other hotels located in the area.

MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre was a finalist at the 2004 NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence, so if you have family or friends who require accommodation in Sydney why not recommend MGSM.

MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre is open 365 days per year and is offering great rates in September for Macquarie University staff, guests of the University, families and local businesses. The 40 room 4-star hotel is set amongst landscaped gardens, overlooking views of the University Lake and surrounding bushland.

Features include:

• Lachlan's Restaurant—contemporary a la carte dining
• Mortarboard Café for a quick eat in or takeaway meal
• Licensed bar, room service and mini bar
• 24-hour reception and security
• Full business services with direct dial and modem access in guestrooms
• Reading Room and on-site gymnasium

You can now book online at www.hotel.mgsm.com.au/accommodation.htm

For more information please visit our website: www.hotel.mgsm.com.au or contact MGSM via email on hotel@mgsm.com.au or x9300.

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager

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PHARMACY NEWS

The Macquarie University Pharmacy is organising a diabetes and kidney disease awareness week from 5 to 9 September.

For more information on these topics call in or call the Kidney Health info line on freecall: 1800 682 531. Alternatively, you can visit: www.kidney.org.au

Elizabeth Yeghakian
University Pharmacy

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS IN CONCERT

Macquarie University Singers will join with other choirs and The Occasional Performing Symphony to perform Mahler - Symphony No 2 The Resurrection and Tippett - Five Spirituals from 'A Child of our Time' . The concert will be at Sydney Town Hall on Sunday 4 September at 2.30pm.

The concert will involve over 150 instrumentalists and 300 singers from all over New South Wales and the
ACT .

Mal Hewitt will conduct this unique event which is the first performance of this Mahler Symphony in Australia by a community orchestra and choir. The concert has taken over a year to plan, and will combine players from
The Occasional Performing Sinfonia (TOPS), and The Armidale Symphony Orchestra. Brett Weymark, Musical Director of the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, will prepare the singers in a combined choir drawn from choirs
across the state.

Joining the choir and orchestra are soprano Leanne Kenneally and mezzo soprano Sally-Anne Russell, both principals with Opera Australia.

The Occasional Performing Sinfonia, which is hosting this performance, has performed for Sydney and New South Wales audiences for over 10 years. In 2004 the orchestra performed Mahler's 3rd symphony to great acclaim.

Singers will come from a number of choirs across Sydney including Macquarie University Singers, Sydney University Graduates Choir, Sydney University Musical Society, Manly Warringah Singers, Joubert Singers,
James Ruse Agricultural High School and Carlingford High, as well as singers from the Central Coast, Port Macquarie, Armidale, Canberra and Wollongong.

Also on the program is Sir Michael Tippet's setting of 5 negro spirituals from A Child of Our Time, which tell a moving tale of despair and hope in salvation.

Tickets: $25, $18 Concession, $75 Family (2 + 2)
MCA Ticketing: 9519 6897 or MCA online bookings.
Tickets available at door.

Further information: Mal Hewitt on (02) 9637 2900

Ann Davies
Macquarie University Singers

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CREDIT UNION GIVEAWAY

Unicom Credit Union invites all staff to visit our branch on Level 1 SAM building to participate in our survey.

What is the subject you ask?...A topic close to everyone's heart...financial planning for a better way of life.

Why should I participate?…Because your survey could win you a bottle of wine.

Kerry and Helen
Unicom Credit Union

CPD NEWS

http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Getting Things Done Through Project Management

This workshop focuses on how to manage large and small projects more effectively. Whether it involves managing a research grant or implementing a new system or practice in the workplace, the skills involved are based on the same principles. This practical program is specifically designed for the University environment.

Topics include:

• Purpose of the project: what is it and is it a common view?
• The project team: skills required, lines of communication and feedback loops that need to be established
• Project plan: using SMARTA goals to provide objectives and structure for the project
• Developing a project management system (GANTT, PERT or CPM)
• Time, cost and quality: the Project Management Triangle
• Customer/client satisfaction
• Managing risk
• Follow-up and closure.

The program is suitable for both academic and general staff who are currently working in projects or who are looking to do more project-based work.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Monday 12 September, 9.30am–5.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Special Interest Research Group in E.learning

The Special Interest Research Group in E.Learning aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality E.learning environments in the higher education sector.

This semester we are running a series of seminars featuring guest speakers who have been researching and working in the area of E.learning.

The guest speaker for the September seminar is Professor Ian Gibson, the newly appointed Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Chair in Education for Teachers of the Future, in ACES. Professor Gibson has an impressive history of research and practice in the use of Information and Communication Technologies for educational purposes.

All staff interested in developing their scholarship in the field of E.learning are warmly invited to attend.

Date: Wednesday 14 September, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

Foundations in E.Learning

The Foundations in E.learning program aims to develop a critically reflective approach to teaching and learning in an E.learning environment. Through a series of four half-day workshops and optional readings, participants will explore the theoretical basis for, and the practical implications associated with integrating E.learning, technologies into the curriculum in higher education. The workshops are grounded in a broader educational perspective and will explore:

• Teaching and learning in E.learning environments
• Enhancing the curriculum through the use of E.learning technologies
• Developing E.learning resources
• Establishing effective E.learning environments.

All academic and teaching staff new to, or with limited experience of the E.learning environment are encouraged to attend.

Dates:

Session 1, Monday 19 September, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Session 2, Wednesday 21 September, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Session 3, Friday 23 September, 9.30am–1.00pm E6A 116
Session 4, Tuesday 27 September, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

Job Interview Skills

Preparing yourself for an interview is essential if you want to make the right impression and fully understand the questions being asked.

This interactive workshop will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses in interview skills
• Practise answering different question types
• Practise responding in an interview situation
• Receive feedback.

Prior to the workshop, think about the interviews that you have been involved in to prepare any questions that you may have. The focus of the workshop is on applying for jobs within Macquarie University and on the interview process that is currently used.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 21 September, 9.30am–4.30pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Rachel Lee
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Specialist Support Grants

Twice a year CPD offers a small number of grants to Specialist Support staff, for whom it is difficult to gain enhanced skills and knowledge internally in the University, given the nature and character of their work. Examples might be: IT support staff, Lab staff, METS staff, Library staff.

CPD has a small amount of money (approximately $300 per participant) available to partially sponsor a limited number of specialist support staff to attend external training programs, which are not available internally at Macquarie University and from which participants would gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to their current work role. The closing date for applications for this second round for 2005 is Friday 16 September 2005.

Guidelines/Selection Criteria : To be eligible for a Specialist Support Grant candidates need to demonstrate:

• that the knowledge and skills sought after are directly relevant to their current work role
• how their unit would benefit from their attendance at the sought after program
• that it is not possible to gain the intended knowledge and skills from internal Macquarie University resources
• that the agency/body providing the program is a legitimate service/training provider in the area/field
• that their supervisor and Head of Department or Office support their participation
• that their unit is willing to contribute the balance of the costs of the chosen program.

Application: Application forms should be sent to Robyn Clark, CPD no later than 5.00pm Friday 16 September.

Selection Process: A selection committee will consider all applications. The committee, comprising specialist support staff from across campus, and a CPD delegate, will consider all applications against the guidelines/selection criteria as stated above. Successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible .

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement Requirements for Workplace Change

The Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006 outlines the requirements of managing significant change in line with the MUEA processes. In this workshop, the steps required to support an area involved in significant change are investigated.

Additional components of the program include:

• review of MU recent examples of Managing Change scenarios
• practical case studies to highlight when the Managing Change processes need to be implemented
• panel presentation from members of the University community who have been involved in Managing Change processes.

Staff participate in planning exercises that could be supportive for their own area, when involved in managing change. This is strongly recommended for current and future members of Work Design Committees, in conjunction with the workshops Introduction to the Concepts and Processes of Work Design and The Nature of Organisational Change.

Date: Tuesday 13 September, 9.30am–12.30pm,Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips

Introduction to the MU Performance Management System

In accordance with the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006, the Macquarie University Performance Management System will continue to be implemented for both Academic and General Staff during 2005. This introductory workshop provides background information for understanding the Performance Management System at Macquarie University.

The two-hour session is designed:

• to introduce all staff to the policies and procedures associated with the system;
• to assist staff to prepare effectively for their Performance Management Interviews;
• to give staff an opportunity to ask questions and address concerns.

It is recommended that staff should have attended this session prior to Performance Management discussions in their own work area.

Lunch will be provided at the start of the session.

Date: Wednesday 14 September, 12.00noon–2.00pm,Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten

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IT TRAINING

www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/

Training Room Upgrade

The Library IT Training Rooms will be upgraded with new computers and installed with Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 applications. To accommodate this upgrade, face-to-face training classes and training room bookings will be unavailable from:

Monday 12 September - Sunday 2 October 2005

Training classes will resume after this period. View courses and enrol online via: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php

Online IT and information skills training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast TeachMe or Information Skills Online. Find out more at:

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/online.html

Cecily Lenton
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit
Macquarie University Library

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

This is a regular column to keep all staff informed of the activities of the Public Relations and Marketing Unit. Through this column we will tell you about major events, opportunities to get involved with high school visits and careers markets, new marketing campaigns and activities, as well as the regular reporting of Macquarie University’s media mentions. If you have any questions, or would like to provide any feedback please contact Greg Welsh on 7456 or email greg.welsh@mq.edu.au

Major event dates 2005

Open Day—Saturday 10 September

Open Day

www.mq.edu.au/openday

Staff requiring black Macquarie t-shirts can contact Dina Mura on x6079 or dina.mura@mq.edu.au. These are to be collected from PR and Marketing (Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building). Sizes available are S, M, L, XL and XXL.

Academic advising booths in the Atrium, E6A and E7B will be set up by PR with Macquarie University tablecloths, undergraduate /postgraduate (research and coursework) booklets, transport cards and an Open Day program. C5C 209 will be stocked with booklets, transport cards and programs for EFS venues.

Staff are responsible for all other set up requirements for their booths—and for taking anything left at the end of Open Day. Please note: On Open Day staff are required to be setup by 9.30am.

Access times on Friday 9 September:

• E7B Courtyard and the Atrium—1.00pm
• E6A 131/133—3.30pm
• E7B 163/164—3.30pm
• C5C 209—1.00pm
• C5C 240—2.00pm
• C5C 238—2.00pm
• C5C 236—2.00pm
• Fete stalls and tents—Friday (will be setup Thursday)

Staff are reminded that some buildings on campus will still be locked on Open Day, access cards may be required. If you have concerns please contact Michelle Riley on x7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au

Tea and coffee facilities available for University staff to help themselves all day at three venues:

• E7B area—from kitchen behind Theatre 100
• E6A area—from kitchen in foyer area (Level 1)
• Atrium area—from facilities set up behind ELS and Chiropractic booths

As a courtesy, basic morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is delivered to staff working in all booths, fete stalls and tents. Please note SAM venues are open this year (Marxines and the food court) and there are four barbeques across campus during the day.

Please note that bottled water is not provided for staff. If staff have not received food by the following times, please see the catering tent set up outside E7B (past the doors behind Theatre 100).

• Morning tea—11.30am
• Lunch—1.30pm
• Afternoon tea—3.30pm

Staff giving lectures on Open Day can contact AV on x7571 if you have anything you want to discuss in advance of the day.

On Open Day AV can be contacted from the internal phones in each theatre on extension x7571 or #6231 to reach the mobile. These contact numbers for AV will be put up in each theatre.

Staff are able to enter the staff lucky draw by putting their business cards in the box that will go around on the day—thanks go to our sponsors including: Simbiosi, Nova 969, Stamford North Ryde, The Ranch Hotel Motel, The Australian, Desktop Promotions, Co-op Bookshop, the Remedial Relief Massage Therapy Clinic. Details can be found at the website www.mq.edu.au/openday/staffdraw. Winners will be notified on Monday following Open Day.

Advertising for Open Day includes:

• Program insert—The Sun Herald on 4 September
• Wrap of the Northern District Times—week of 5 September
• Print ads including: Cumberland Press, MX and The Australian
• Bridge banners in Hunters Hill (Burns Bay Rd), Wahroonga (F3), Mays Hill (M4), Parramatta (James Ruse Drive x two) from Monday 29 August
• Nova radio campaign from 29 August

If you have any other questions regarding Open Day please contact Michelle Riley on x7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au

School liaison

On 18 August we held the annual School Partners Dinner which was attended by the Chancellor, Mr Maurice Newman, and by the Vice-Chancellor. Staff representatives hosted tables and around 120 staff from our Partner Schools attended. This year the theme was Student Exchange and tables were decorated with flags from the countries with which Macquarie has exchange arrangements. Staff from the International Office joined us to support our theme. It was a very successful evening and we have received many expressions of appreciation from Partner Schools.

High Schools Liaison Officer Tempel Matterson is making her annual visit to our Partner Schools in the Broken Hill region this week. This Partnership was established to provide access to education and promote our relationship with remote and isolated communities.

Advertising campaign

On 22 August the Vice-Chancellor launched an exhibition featuring artworks created as part of Macquarie’s 2005 major advertising campaign.

This campaign, using the tagline ‘Why we employ…’ featured artists’ impressions of some of Macquarie’s best teachers as mind readers, pyromaniacs, magicians, detectives, crusaders, ageing rock stars and warriors in order to showcase their teaching strengths.

The campaign will continue in 2006 with a new group of academics renowned for their teaching and research innovation. New video and animation packages are also being produced, which will be used by school liaison staff when they are making presentations to high school students.

The Macquarie University Science, Engineering and Technology Study

Online surveys targeting high school students, current Macquarie students, science professionals and employers of University graduates have been running for the last couple of months at: http://www.macquarieunisurveys.com .

Feedback has been very positive, with over 1000 high school students logging in to share their thoughts on study and careers in the areas of science, engineering and technology. The survey life has been extended to mid-September, so if you have not yet logged in, please take advantage of this opportunity to share your attitudes and experiences— we particularly need more science professionals and employers to take part. This information will be invaluable to feedback to potential students, enabling them to make confident and informed decisions about their future.

Celebration—18 November

The University is planning a staff function to celebrate the contribution of the Vice-Chancellor to the University. This is preliminary notice of the planned function. All staff will receive an invitation in October.

The function will be held in The Atrium, SAM Building on Friday 18 November. We have hired a band and food and drink will be served.

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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ALUMNI

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm

ANNUAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE LUNCHEON

Date: Thursday 22 September 12:30pm
Venue: State Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Speaker: Dr Colleen McCullough
Topic: Writing Accurate Historical Novels—in a Non-Boring Way
Cost: $55 per person
Bookings: essential
RSVP Date: Friday 16 September

Join alumni and guests in the Stranger’s Dinning Room, Parliament House for our annual Parliament House Luncheon to hear well-known author Dr Colleen McCullough speak of her experiences of writing historical novels.

Colleen is the author of such best sellers as The Thorn Birds and Tim and most recently her historical Roman Series. Hear what this remarkable author has to say about writing an historical novel that is a great read and at the same time maintains historical accuracy.

Colleen will be available for book signing at the luncheon.

Cost includes a three course meal and all beverages.

Bookings:Booking form is available online: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html

or telephone 9850 7310, fax 9850 9478, email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CONVOCATION OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Date: Thursday 13 October 2005, 6.30pm
Venue: MGSM City Campus, Level 6, 51-55 Pitt Street, Sydney
Speaker: Professor Andy Beattie, Director Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources (Division of Environmental and Life Sciences)
Topic: Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity is Money in the Bank.
Cost: No charge
Bookings: Essential

An election of six members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the AGM. Four positions will be for a period of three years, one position for two years and another position for one year.

Nomination and election procedures can be found on the alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/committee.html

All alumni are eligible to nominate.

Light refreshments will be served

ADVANCE NOTICE

Alumni farewell dinner for the Vice-Chancellor.

Date: Thursday 24 November
Venue: International College of Management, 151 Darley Rd, Manly
Cost: $79 per person
Bookings: essential
RSVP: 18 November 2005

THE ALUMNI AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 2005

The Alumni Office is accepting nominations for the Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service for 2005. There are two awards: Outstanding Service to the Community and Outstanding Service to a Chosen Profession.

The awards have been established to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Macquarie University alumni within their chosen professions and to society.

The awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Night in May 2006. The closing date for nominations is Friday 3 March 2006.

A nomination form and award conditions can be found on the Alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/AlumniAwards.html

Alumni Office
Telephone: (02) 9850 7310
Fax: (02) 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NEWS

Psychology Options Seminar 2005

The CDO and the Department of Psychology presented the Psychology Options Seminars on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August to third and fourth year psychology students.

The Seminars provided students with information on career decision-making, industry profiles and postgraduate study options. The program included 24 speakers who presented on a range of topics in psychology related career paths and social health career and program experiences.

Students were provided with the opportunity to network with speakers during the seminar. An Interactive Discussion Panel on Day 1 of the program assisted in clarifying particular student questions regarding registration, supervision and experiences as a psychologist in practice.

The CDO appreciates the involvement of Department of Psychology staff and the contribution made by external speakers to the seminars. The seminars will be available on DVD through the Career Resource Centre in the Lincoln Building from the end of September.

CareerHub Version 2 Update

A new version of the student interface for CareerHub was launched in mid August and this interface is now active for all CareerHub users. The program will assist students by allowing them to more easily manage their job-search activities with a more user friendly student interface.

Students can save relevant job searches, create favourites and update a range of aspects for their profile for potential employers.

Between July and August 2005, CareerHub recorded 9,866 log ins by students who were actively seeking full-time, part-time or career related information. CareerHub also recorded the online registration of close to 300 new, current or graduate students.

CDO Workshops for Semester 2

The following workshops will be useful for students currently seeking career opportunities:

Topic: Interview Skills
Date: Wednesday 7 September
Time: 10.00am–12.00pm
Location: Senate Room, Level 3, Lincoln Building

Topic: Psychometric Tests used in Recruitment
Date: Monday 12 September
Time: 1.00pm–3.00pm
Location: Senate Room, Level 3, Lincoln Building

Workshops cost $2.00 to attend and students should register at the CDO.

A full listing of Semester 2 Workshops is available for students at:

http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/careers/workshops2.pdf

Caroline Spurway
Career Development Office

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SAM NEWS

Conception Day 2005 is on Friday 16 September and will feature the best in Australian live music artists as well as one or two from across the Tasman. This year there will be four music stages to appeal to all music lovers. Here is a quick look at what is in store for the big day.

Cougar Main Stage

The beautiful lush green outdoor areas of the Macquarie Campus will house the Cougar Main Stage and will showcase artists like: One Dollar Short, The Fast Crew (NZ), The Bird, Fizard, Switchkicker, The Hard Ons, Bliss n Eso and Australia’s number one female DJ—BeXta.

Hip Hop Stage

The epicenter of live music for the northern suburbs, the Macquarie Atrium, will house the Hip Hop stage. This stage will host artists like: Muph & Plutonic (Melbourne), The Alphabetics, The Suitable Few, Blindhoarse and Sydney’s best R&B/Hip Hop DJs.

The Tooheys Electronic/Dance Stage

The Tooheys Dance/Electronic Stage will be located in the SAMBar on Level 2, and will host artists like: Amber Savage, Fenix, Suae, Matrix, DJ Speedracer, the Jackal, pH and Elroy.

The Accoustic Lounge—Indie Stage

The Indie Stage will be located in the Courtyard outside the Macquarie Atrium, it will be an area set aside for chill out and acoustic musical talent. This stage will host artists like: Jeff Lang, Uri Daze, Paul Greene, Cellar Door and Raoul Graf. Later in the afternoon: The Reason, Self and The Disables.

Conception Day is open to current Macquarie University, SIBT, NCELTR and MGSM staff and students only.

Rebekah Donders
SAM

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

We are using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate Macquarie in the media column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Greg Welsh: greg.welsh@mq.edu.au; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): commented on the memo circulated at Parliament House which instructed staff not to address visitors as 'mate', Weekend Australian, 20 August

Professor George Cooney (Education): is conducting an inquiry into why NSW Year 7 high school students fare poorly at maths, ABC 666 Canberra, 16 August; ABC 702 Sydney, 16 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 16 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 20 August

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): discussed problem gambling, and said 20 per cent of the world's poker machines are in Australia, 5AA Adelaide, 17 August; his weekly Numbercrunch column included statistics such as 'estimated number of tigers kept as pets in the US: 5000 to 7000', Sydney Morning Herald, 27 August; The Age, 27 August

Professor Peter Curson (Human Geography): discussed preventative health in Australia, Radio National, 17 August

Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences): is recognised by his peers as an outstanding conservation geneticist yet is finding it difficult to keep working in his field due to lack of research funding in this area, Canberra Times, 29 August

Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): Around 20 newspaper, radio and television items during the period 16/8–29/8, including news stories, talkback discussions, opinion pieces and letters to the editor, referred to Associate Professor Fraser.

Mr Paul Gollan (Labour Management Studies Foundation): wrote about the importance of evidence and research in selling IR reform, Canberra Times, 17 August

Associate Professor Rob Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment): is heading a Macquarie University team studying the impact of the whale watching industry on whale behaviour, Sunday Telegraph, 28 August

Associate Professor Trevor Johnston (Linguistics): says nurturing communication early in a child's life is always beneficial, Sunday Telegraph, 28 August

Dr Halyna Koscharsky (European Languages): spoke about the 6th Conference on Ukrainian Studies, held in Donetsk, and the current climate in Ukraine, SBS Radio, 4 August; Vilna Dumka Weekly, 4 August

Dr John Langdale (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism): wrote an article on the growing menace of 'black capital' in the Asia Pacific, Australian Financial Review, 29 August

Dr Peter Langford (Psychology): said his survey found work-life balance was not very important and that most organisations are doing quite reasonably at it, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August; The Age, 23 August

Dr Nicole Moore (English): discussed censorship and the right to free speech, ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), 26 August

Professor Craig Mudge (Institute for Innovation): said it's crucial to have academia and industry speaking each other's language which is what Silicon Valley has learned to do well, The Australian, 26 August

Associate Professor Joanne Mulligan (Education): has studied thousands of children in more than 100 NSW schools to learn how they grasp— or fail to understand— mathematical structure and organisation, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 August

Associate Professor Guy Neumann (European Languages): said Macquarie University will offer Spanish for the first time next year, The Australian, 24 August

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about new words entering the English language, 5AA Adelaide, 24 August; discussed the changing way English is spoken in Australia, Life Matters, Radio National, 26 August

Associate Professor Dennis Phillips (Modern History): wrote an opinion piece on the topic of Australian 'anti-Americanism', Courier Mail, 29 August

Professor Andy Pitman (Physical Geography): says changes made to land cover in the Sydney basin have altered the city's weather patterns, The Australian, 29 August

Associate Professor Irina Pollard (Biological Sciences): discussed the possible harmful effects of caffeine, A Current Affair, Channel 9, 16 August

Ms Ronika Power (Ancient History PhD student): is studying children and ancient burials in Egypt, Bradford Telegraph and Argus (UK), 16 August

Ms Louise Reynolds (University Audiology Clinic): is guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Association of Independent Retirees, North Shore Times, 24 August

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): talked about how break-ups affect the workplace through absenteeism and lack of productivity, ABC 702 Sydney, 19 August; said about 6 per cent of the workforce will go through a relationship breakdown in any year, Australian Financial Review, 19 August; applauded a new playgroup which is attended only by fathers, Sunday Telegraph, 28 August

Emeritus Professor John Veevers (Earth and Planetary Sciences): discussed geothermal energy as an energy source that will solve the problems of global warming and is safer than nuclear, Radio National, 21 August

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): was part of a radio panel discussion on Iraq and Israel, RTHK Radio 3 (Hong Kong), 22 August

Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): said public debate about differences between phonics-based and whole language approaches to literacy had been stifled by the assumption that a mixture of both was needed, Australian Financial Review, 25 August

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): her weekly column profiled study abroad opportunities at Macquarie University, Weekly Times, 17 August; said she welcomed the debate on how university research funds would be allocated and said there were many areas on which all vice-chancellors agreed, The Australian, 18 August; her weekly column previewed The Big Draw event at Macquarie, Weekly Times, 24 August

Issues and Events

Macquarie University helped to develop the ScamSeek software, which tracks down Internet scams, Australian Financial Review, 16 August

A symposium at Macquarie University has been held to mark the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain, Life Matters, Radio National, 15 August; Northern District Times, 17 August; Northern Territory News, 17 August

Macquarie University was mentioned as part of a discussion about the world's top 500 universities, ABC 612 Brisbane, 16 August; The Australian, 17 August

Two students who received university medals from Macquarie University this year returned to their old high school to offer words of inspiration to students, Parramatta Advertiser, 3 August

The NSW Band Championships will be held at Macquarie University, Western Advocate, 19 August

Macquarie University students have helped organise a free Hearing Information Day, Mosman Daily, 18 August; Hornsby Advocate, 18 August

Macquarie University hosted former astronaut Dr Fred Gregory, who checked progress on a joint Macquarie/NASA science education project, The Australian, 17 August

Social commentator Bettina Arndt said a Macquarie University survey found that 13 per cent of virgins had had oral sex, ABC 891 Adelaide, 16 August

The Macquarie Dictionary: Named as an example of great Australian art, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 August

High school students took part in the Science and Engineering Challenge held at Macquarie University, Sydney Observer Magazine, 1 August

The Big Draw is an initiative of Macquarie University, 2BS Bathurst, 17 August

NSW cricketer James Packman has accepted a sports scholarship at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 17 August; North Shore Times, 26 August

A palaeontology graduate of Macquarie University correctly answered a question about the periodic table, ABC 702 Sydney, 17 August

Band Bagster will play at Macquarie University, Burwood Observer, 1 August

The University of Sydney placed sixth on a league table, narrowly behind Macquarie University when adjustments were made based on perceived advantages and disadvantages, The Australian, 17 August

Macquarie University received an ARC e-research grant of $145,000, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August; The Age, 23 August

Using criteria developed by scientists at Macquarie University there are about 50 different types of rivers in NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August

Lightning Ridge Preschool thanked Macquarie University for providing excellent material for teaching road safety, Lightning Ridge News, 18 August

As part of a story on Islam in Australia, a journalist visited a prayer hall at Macquarie University, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 August

Paul Taylor, principal investigator for Australian Volcanological Investigations, is formerly of Macquarie University, Hunter Post, 24 August

A student from Macquarie University rang in to a talkback program to say that student unions at the University are heavily political, 2GB, 22 August

According to research undertaken at Macquarie University heritage-listed houses command a premium of 12 per cent, North Shore Times, 19 August; North Shore Times, 24 August; Sydney Weekly, 24 August

The Macquarie Trio will play Peter Sculthorpe's Night Song in their upcoming concerts, Sunday Mail, 21 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 26 August; Australian Financial Review, 26 August

Michael Dauth will be guest violinist on the upcoming Macquarie Trio tour, Manly Daily, 19 August; Sun-Herald, 28 August; The Age, 29 August

A team from UNSW and the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at Macquarie University will investigate microbial communities in living stromatolites, 3CR (Melbourne), 21 August

An Australian-born Muslim couple met at O-Week at Macquarie University, Enough Rope (ABC TV), 22 August

Macquarie University is holding an exhibition of Margaret Preston's work in Berowra, ABC 666 Canberra, 23 August

A group of Macquarie University students involved in the Young Achievement Australia Business Skills program have designed a revolutionary handbag with interchangeable linings, Northern District Times, 24 August

Tamworth RSL Brass Band will compete in the State Brass Band Championships at Macquarie University, Northern Daily Leader, 25 August

The Big Draw 2005 will take place at Macquarie University in September, Australian Financial Review, 29 August

Hawkesbury rugby teams play their semifinals at Macquarie University, Hawkesbury Gazette, 24 August

Author and social commentator Hugh Mackay is a graduate of Macquarie University from which he also has an honorary doctorate, Goulburn Post, 24 August

The Macquarie Trio will perform at Oxley College's annual fine arts exhibition, Southern Highlands News, 24 August

In an opinion article on university administration, Don Aitkin said he first came across a deputy vice-chancellor at Macquarie University in the 1970s, Australian Financial Review, 29 August

Muslim lawyer Irfan Yusef was an activist on the Macquarie University campus, Radio National, 28 August

Former Macquarie University and UWS academic Dr Monica Whitty has moved to Belfast because she says her research was underfunded at UWS, ABC 702 Sydney,
29 August

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

RURAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (RIRDC) POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are open to permanent residents and/or citizens of Australia. Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline and have a strong motivation to make a professional career in the further development of Australia’s rural industries. Applications from mature age students with experience in rural industry are particularly invited.

Applicants who have obtained a Department of Education, Science and Training Australian Postgraduate Award and apply to RIRDC on a top-up basis will be well regarded.

Scholarships are tenable for up to three years and carry a living allowance of $22,500 per annum. An allowance of $3,500 will be available to the host institution to cover the student’s non-capital maintenance expenses.

Further information: scholarship guidelines and applications, contact HDRUor download the application form from: www.rirdc.gov.au/researchpriorities/ScholarshipApplicationForm.DOC

Ms Anne Marie Ribas
Phone: 02 6272 4005
Fax: 02 6272 5877
Email: annemarie.ribas@rirdc.gov.au

Closing Date: For applications is Friday 12 November 2005.

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH RESEARCH FUND

The Fund provides Research Grants and PhD Scholarships in various health areas.

Application forms are available for:

Research Project Grant in: Breast Cancer

One year grant valued at $45,000 (Grant sponsored jointly by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and Rotary International District 9680)

PhD Scholarships

These are available in:

• Bowel Cancer PhD Scholarship
• Prostate Cancer PhD Scholarship
• Malaria PhD Scholarship

PhD Scholarships are sponsored jointly by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and Rotary International District 9650.

The value of each scholarship is $25,000 per year for a maximum of three years.

Applicants for the PhD Scholarships and Research Project Grant must be eligible to undertake the research/PhD program at a University in New South Wales.

The funds will be provided through the ARHRF Funding Partners Program.

To qualify projects must be undertaken within a University, public hospital or other such bodies approved under the Taxation Act.

Further information: Application forms and detailed guidelines are available from the Fund or can be downloaded from: .

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund,
PO Box 779,
Parramatta NSW 2124

Phone: (02) 9633 4888
Email: arhrf@arhrf.org.au
Website: www.arhrf.org.au

Closing Date: for all applications is Friday 14 October 2005.

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CONFERENCES

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE—INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS AVCC
Staff Development and Training Program
Radisson Playford Hotel, Adelaide
22–23 November

This conference is directed to the needs of staff working in the international offices of universities. It targets staff of international offices at Deputy Director or middle management level.

The conference provides a forum to address topics such as:

• Recognising qualifications (overseas qualifications in Australia and Australian qualifications overseas)
• The impact of free trade agreements
• Student mobility
• Perceptions of quality
• International Foundation Program standards.

Drawing on a structure of plenary and small group sessions, the conference provides an opportunity for participants to share their expertise, particularly when addressing case studies presented.

The conference also provides a valuable opportunity for participants to establish, extend or refresh networks with colleagues.

Further information:

AVCC
GPO Box 1142
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Telephone: 02 6285 8259
Fax: 02 6260 3146

Cost: $917.40 ($834 plus $83.40 GST), if paid on or before 7 October 2005. Includes: conference materials, lunch, morning and afternoon teas from 22 to 23 November. Travel, accommodation and other expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

POSITIONS VACANT

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
Divisional Communications and External Relations Manager
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20255

The appointee’s responsibility will be to develop and implement effective communication and marketing strategies and activities for the Division in order to raise awareness of the Division and deliver targeted communications to various audiences and stakeholders; develop and build relationships with Industry and promote the achievements and attributes of the Division’s academic programs and staff to help support the Division’s strategic teaching and learning, research and community objects and develop and manage the Division’s website as the primary marketing tool to demonstrate the Division’s professional attitude and approach to industry, potential students, current students and research collaborators.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications in communication/ marketing or closely related discipline and or significant relevant work experience at a senior level in communications and external relations; Proven record of achievement in communications and external relations at managerial or senior level; proven ability to develop, implement and manage communications and marketing programs, strategies and activities that support Divisional initiatives; proven highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including high level report writing and presentation skills and negotiation skills; demonstrated excellent organisational and planning skills including the ability to manage multiple competing tasks and projects to meet strategic needs and goals; demonstrated high level knowledge and experience with computer software, in particular, desktop publishing tools and web publishing, Microsoft Word and Excel; demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team, to use initiative and cooperate with other staff members.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualifications in communication/marketing or a closely related discipline; previous experience in communications and external relations in a tertiary environment; experience with Contribute software; strong project management skills.

Enquiries: Patsy Yew on (02) 9850 8379 or recruit@efs.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $83,547pa, including (Level 9) base salary $70,598 to $74,563 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Conditions include salary sacrificing opportunities.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003-2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE E-LEARNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (MELCOE)
Java Developer(s)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19757 (multiple positions)

The appointee will be responsible for undertaking software development for the MAMS (Meta Access Management System) project, a DEST funded $4.2 million project till December 2006, reporting to the Project Manager.

This role will involve development of federated identity and access management (IAM) technology for the higher education sector, based on open standards, to be released under an open-source license.

The technology domain is Java/J2EE based internet applications on Windows and Linux, utilising technologies such as:

• JSP/Servlets within Apache Struts and Axis frameworks
• Java technologies such as JMS, JNDI, JDBC
• Apache/Tomcat web servers and LDAP identity servers
• SOAP and Web services
• XML technologies (general and IAM specific, such as SAML and XACML)

within a development environment utilising an OO approach, including:

• Use of the Eclipse IDE,
• CVS version control and Scarab defect and action tracking.

The successful applicant will be working in a strongly collaborative team environment with researchers and developers within a university research centre.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computer science/information technology or equivalent industry experience; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in Java development (JSP / Servlets, JMS / JNDI / JDBC); demonstrated experiences in XML technologies, SOAP and web services; demonstrated ability to work constructively in a collaborative team environment; demonstrated ability to work on complex and diverse projects and their requirements; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; proven capability to operationlise research and software development priorities.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Demonstrated experience in IT security, federated access and identity management (eg Shibboleth, Liberty Alliance, WS-Security); system administration; experience with implementation of both open source software and non-OSS vendor products.

Enquiries: Dr Erik Vullings on 9850 6537 or erik.vullings@melcoe.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until the end of 2006, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $66,878 pa, including (Level 8) base salary $60,610 to $67,440 pa, annual leave loading and 9% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF DVC RESEARCH
Higher Degree Research Unit
Administrative Assistant
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20046

The appointee will be required to respond to student enquiries concerning higher degree research candidature; provide general administrative support to the unit and Manager, particularly in matters related to the Higher Degree Research Committee. The appointee will be expected to provide assistance to other staff during peak times.

Essential Selection Criteria: A high level of confidence and skill in effectively communicating, both orally and in writing, with potential and current students as well as academic staff; proven ability to prioritise problems requiring resolution; proven IT skills and ability to use complex databases and Microsoft Office products including Excel; well developed skills in the use of Word; a tertiary qualification and/or several years of relevant experience; proven ability to work in a team, coordinate complex matters and meet deadlines; accuracy and attention to detail in following administrative procedures.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experienced user of a student database; previous experience in a tertiary education environment; knowledge of Rules governing postgraduate research candidature; knowledge of administrative arrangements for postgraduate research management in Divisions; knowledge of the organisational structure and lines of responsibility in the Higher Degree Research Unit and the Office of the DVC Research.

Enquiries: Anne Thoeming on 9850 7769 or anne.thoeming@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $50,351 pa including (Level 5) base salary $42,547 to $47,982 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 14 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:

• a current Macquarie University staff member AND

• a continuing, fixed-term or long-term casual staff member

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Business Systems Assistant
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20042

Reporting to the Executive Manager Business Systems, the incumbent will be responsible for the provision of administrative support, undertaking duties including monitoring of communications and equipment, executive support to the Quality Assurance Committee, and other administrative functions.

Essential Selection Criteria: Year 12 or equivalent; effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team; ability to work to deadlines; ability to use Microsoft Office software package; cultural sensitivity; demonstrated administrative and clerical skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Diploma or degree; experience working in an international office environment; knowledge of Macquarie University’s administrative processes and procedures.

Enquiries: Melissa Brun on (02) 9850 6444 or melissa.brun@io.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from October 2005, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $52,868 pa, including (Level 5) base salary $44,674 to $50,381 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:

• a current Macquarie University staff member AND

• a continuing, fixed-term or long-term casual staff member

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Information Systems Coordinator
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19982

Reporting to the Executive Manager Business Systems, the incumbent will coordinate the daily duties of the Information Systems Team and provide input into Macquarie International’s information systems development; new technology and IT development strategies; reviews of MI’s Information Systems development procedures as per MI’s Quality Management System and ISO 9001:2000 standards; coordinate MI’s website’s developments for quality control and security; coordinate information systems training and support for all relevant staff within Macquarie International and users of Macquarie International’s websites.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree in relevant discipline; experience with MS SQL server, MS Office, Java, Unified Modelling Language (UML)—Rational Rose; experience in mapping system architectures; experience with systems analysis and design; experience in supervising staff and/or leading a team; excellent and effective communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritise and work independently; demonstrated coordination and administrative skills; cultural sensitivity; ability to work to deadlines and create systems to ensure timeline targets are met; proven project management capabilities and experience; demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of staff of the university to achieve set goals.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate or progress towards a postgraduate degree or relevant combination of training and experience in technological information and communication systems; experience working in an international office environment; knowledge of Macquarie University’s internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries: Melissa Brun on (02) 9850 6444 or melissa.brun@io.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from October 2005, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $68,562 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $57,936 to $62,406 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:

• a current Macquarie University staff member AND

• a continuing, fixed-term or long-term casual staff member

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Information Systems Maintenance Coordinator
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19983

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Business Systems, and working closely with the IS Coordinator, the incumbent will assist monitoring and reviewing web content and software for errors in data and functionality; liaise with MU stakeholders as necessary to find solutions to maintaining current systems; ensure routine checks in MI’s information systems security.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree; Experience with MS SQL Server, MS Office, Java, Unified Modelling Language (UML)—Rational Rose; experience with Web development software packages; excellent and effective communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; demonstrated problem-solving skills and eye for detail; demonstrated coordination, technical and administrative skills; cultural sensitivity; ability to work to deadlines and create systems to ensure timeline targets are met.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience working in an international office environment; knowledge of Macquarie University’s internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries: Melissa Brun on (02) 9850 6444 or melissa.brun@io.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from October 2005, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $68,562 pa, including
(Level 7) base salary $57,936 to $62,406 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 September 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

September

Friday 2 September

CRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Horrified: Media Affect and the Corporeality of Vision. Dr Anna Gibbs (University of Western Sydney). Dr Gibbs is a researcher in the new Writing and Society Research Concentration at the University of Western Sydney. Her recent publications include Pauline Hanson and the Epidemiology of Affect, Australian Humanities Review, Nov. 2001, and Disaffected, Continuum, 16:3, 2002. She is currently working on a project about the role of affect in mimesis as a contagious social process. W6A Rm. 820 1.00pm–2.00pm. Light refreshments served. All welcome.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Isotopic Fractionation of Cu and Fe: From Laser Ablation to Ore-forming Processes. Dr Simon Jackson ( DEPS).Chair: Dr Norm Pearson. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

Friday 2, 9 and 16 September

MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS Module 3: Myself and Others. Facilitator: Rachel Lee. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au . 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Saturday 3 September

THE BIG DRAW 2005 Big Draw Australia 2005 launch with artist led workshops and seminars held around the campus and in the University Gallery and Museums. Macquarie University from 10.00am–5.00pm. All workshops are free.

Tuesday 6 September

ISSUES IN RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION FOR EXPERIENCED MEMBERS Facilitator: Amanda Phillips To obtain. Selection Criteria call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday 7 September

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY . The Anuale of Norway and the King’s Marriage: James III of Scotland and Margaret of Denmark 1469. Lorna Barrow (History, Sydney). 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further information: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 8 September

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Social Science Opinion, Legal Proof and the Question of Expertise: 'Educated Guesswork' and 'Unsupported Speculation' in Native Title Law and Practice. Patricia Lane, barrister. Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 9 September

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Evidence for the Existence of Live Pb-205 in the Early Solar System. Dr Sune Nielsen. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

Monday 12 September

GETTING THINGS DONE THROUGH PROJECT MANAGEMENT Facilitator: Amanda Phillips Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au 9.30am–5.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 13 September

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR The Mosaics of Ravenna. Dr Alan Dearn. 7.30pm in W6A 308 Charge: $5/$7.

JOINT LECTURE—DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority) The Excavations and Bullae of the Governor’s Palace at Tel Kedesh in Upper Galilee. Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B at 11.00am.

SPECIAL SEMINAR JOINT ASIA NETWORK/HISTORY In the Name of Politics: Sovereignty, Democracy and the Multitude in India. Dipesh Charkrabarty (University of Chicago) 4.00pm. Venue to be announced. Further information: Mary Spongberg x8887.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKPLACE CHANGE Facilitator: Amanda Phillips 9.30am–12.30pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 14 September

INTRODUCTION TO THE MU PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Facilitator: Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten Lunch will be provided at the start of the session. 12.00noon–2.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

SPECIAL INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP IN E.LEARNING Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 15 September

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES How to Fiddle the Books at an Insurance Company. Shauna Ferris (Senior Lecturer, Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Photographing Innocents: Judgment in Art, Law and Deviancy. Dr Katherine Biber (Law). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

ACA COLLOQUIUM Stromatolites: Biogenicity, Biosignatures and Bioconfusion. Professor Stanley Awramik (University of California, Santa Barbara) 1.00pm–2.00pm in Building E5A Room 116. Contact: John Veevers, Department Earth and Planetary Sciences x8355

Friday 16 September

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Children and Snack Foods: Television Advertising, Brand Awareness, Consumption and Product Choice. Associate Professor Lesley White (Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University). All staff and research students of Macquarie University are welcome to attend these seminars. 11.00am-12.00noon in Seminar Room C5C 350. For more information, please contact Ms Kristin Fan on (02) 9850 8583 or email: kfan@efs.mq.edu.au

SPECIALIST SUPPORT GRANTS INFORMATION FOR SPECIALIST SUPPORT GRANTS Application forms should be sent to Robyn Clark, CPD no later than Friday 16 September, 5.00pm. They can be found at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/program/ss_grant.htm

Saturday 17 September

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Abydos, the City of OsirisAll Day in X5B. Charge: $50, non-members $60, students $30. Enquiries: 9850 8848.

Monday 19 September

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY PUBLIC LECTURE Arians and Vandals of the 4th–6th Centuries. Professor John Martyn. 1.00pm in W6A 308. No charge.

Monday 19, Wednesday 21, Friday 23 and Tuesday 27 September

FOUNDATIONS IN E.LEARNING All sessions are 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116 Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 20 September

HISTORY WEEK It Was a Great Sin That a Dame of Such a House Should Have Nothing for Her Marriage . Ms Lorna Barrow describes the situation of Scottish princesses, gift exchanges and marriage in fifteenth century Europe. Illustrated. Australian History Museum, Building W6A, Room 107, from 12 noon–1.30pm. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au

HISTORY WEEK Texting Rome: Graffiti at Pompeii. Dr Peter Keegan of the Department of Ancient History explores the significance of graffiti at the site of Pompeii. Illustrated. Museum of Ancient Cultures, Building X5B, third floor, from 2.00pm–4.00pm. Contact: Karl Van Dyke: 9850 9263; Karl.Vandyke@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 21 September

HISTORY WEEK I Want to be a TV Historian When I Grow Up! Dr Michelle Arrow, Lecturer in Modern History and a consultant on the ABC Rewind series discusses the program and explores the issues, surrounding history and television. Illustrated. Mollie Thompson Room, Level 5, Macquarie University Library 2.00pm–4.00pm. Contact: Robin Walsh: 9850 7554: rwalsh@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS Facilitator: Rachel Lee. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au 9.30am–4.30pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 22 September

HISTORY WEEK The Black Page in ‘Our’ History or the Black Spot on ‘Our’ Conscience? Dr Alison Holland discusses the phenomena of text and memory in Aboriginal history, Australian History Museum, Building W6A, Room 107, Macquarie University 10.00am–11.00am. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au

HISTORY WEEK Revisiting Gallipoli. Professor Duncan Waterson, the son of a New Zealand Gallipoli survivor discusses the campaign, the memorials and commemorations and the pilgrimages over the past ninety years. Illustrated. Building W6A, Room 107, 2.00pm–3.00pm. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au

ALUMNI LUNCHEON Annual Parliament House Luncheon.Writing Accurate Historical Novels—In a Non-boring Way. Dr Colleen McCullough. 12.30pm, State Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Cost: $55 per person. Bookings: essential by Friday 16 September. Book at: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html or telephone 9850 7310, fax 9850 9478, email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 September

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Dr Anita Chang will enlighten the Friends about Chinese Calligraphy and Painting: the Artistic Reflection of the Past Casts Light on Our Present Day's Dream. Venue: Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. Time: 5.30pm for 6.00 pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

Thursday 29 September

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES TBA David Finnis IAG. 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

ACA COLLOQUIUM How Much Life is Needed to Make Stromatolites: the Shark Bay Astrobiology Experiment. Professor Brett Neilan (University of New South Wales) 1.00pm–2.00pm in E5A 131. Macquarie University Cyanobacteria and Astrobiology Research Laboratory, Australian Centre for Astrobiology.

October

Thursday 6 October

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES A Prospective Approach to Accounting for General Insurance Liabilities for Global Usage. David Finnis (IAG). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Customising Law: The Genre of Authority . Dr Nicole Graham (Law, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 7 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR The First 80 million years of Earth History. Professor Bernie Wood (GEMOC). Chair: Professor Sue O’Reilly. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Assessing Brand Equity with BrandAssetª Valuator. Ingrid Fetell, Brand Consultant, Landor Associates. All staff and research students of Macquarie University are welcome to attend these seminars. 11.00am–12.00noon in Seminar Room C5C 350. For more information, please contact Ms Kristin Fan on (02) 9850 8583 or email: kfan@efs.mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 October

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Stochastic Population Forecasting Using Functional Data Analysis. Professor Rob J Hyndman (Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash University) and Substandard Lives. Leonie Tickle (Associate Professor in Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University) 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Toward a Critical Theory of Genocide. Dr Dirk Moses (History, Sydney University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

AGM CONVOCATION Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity is Money in the Bank. Professor Andy Beattie, Director Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources (Division of Environmental and Life Sciences). An election of six members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the AGM. Four positions will be for a period of three years, one position for two years and another position for one year. Nomination and election procedures can be found on the alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/committee.html 6.30pm, MGSM City Campus, Level 6, 51-55 Pitt Street, Sydney.

Friday 14 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCESSEMINAR Sources and Distribution of Heat in the Earth: Application to Hot Fractured Rocks in Australia and Overseas. Dr Prame Chopra (Department of Earth and Marine Sciences, ANU). Chair: Professor John Veevers 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

Tuesday 18 October

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Aspects of Byzantine Jerash and the Christianisation of a Town. Ina Kerhberg-Ostrasz.7.30pm in W6A 308 Charge: $5/$7.

Thursday 20 October

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Alternative IP? Copyleft, Indigenous Protocols and New Juridifications of Customary Practices. Dr Kathy Bowrey (Law, University of NSW) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 21 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Probabilistic Ore Systems Models—a New Tool for Evaluating Risk and Uncertainty in Mineral Exploration. Dr Oliver Kreuzer (GEMOC). Chair: Professor Mike Etheridge 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

Thursday 27 October

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Multiple Sources of Reserve Uncertainty in Theory and Practice. Glen Barnett (Visiting Fellow in Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Social Memory, Diachronic Emotion and Time in Ethics and Law. Dr John Sutton (Philosophy, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 28 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR What Has the Mineral Exploration Industry Actually Been Doing?—An Analysis of Exploration in the Central Lachlan Fold Belt and the Cloncurry Regions over the Past 10–20 years.Ms Maureen McMahon (GEMOC) Chair: Professor Mike Etheridge 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Assessing the Impact of Culture on Relationship Creation and Network Formation in Emerging Asian Markets. Professor Richard Fletcher (Head of School, Marketing & International Business, University of Western Sydney). All staff and research students of Macquarie University are welcome to attend these seminars. 11.00am–12.00noon in Seminar Room C5C 350. For more information, please contact Ms Kristin Fan on (02) 9850 8583 or email: kfan@efs.mq.edu.au

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