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Strategic Crisis Management Team

UniSA's approach to crisis management

In 2002 a project team was formed to identify and implement a crisis management process and as a result the University's Crisis Management Framework was developed.  The Framework aims to minimise any adverse consequences to people, assets, the environment and the University's reputation caused by any event or situation.  It works on the principle of issues being dealt with at the lowest possible level and allowing for escalation when a potential crisis may emerge out of an event or situation.

The Framework has a two-tiered team approach for dealing with events or situations as follows:

A third team with an incident management focus, the International Response Team, is responsible for dealing with matters affecting the University's international strategies.

The Campus Response Teams, which focus on the prevention and management of incidents, liaise with the Campus Advisory Groups who are responsible for the general management of the Campus.

The Strategic Crisis Management Team (SCMT) was formed in 2003 and is the group responsible for overseeing the University's preparedness to deal with crises.  In the event of a crisis, the SCMT's role is to focus on business continuity.

The SCMT's membership is as follows:

Position

Member Alternate Member

Team Leader
University Spokesperson
Student Coordinator
Media Liaison
International Coordinator
Emergency Services Coordinator
Human Resources Coordinator
IT and Communications Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator

Crisis Consultant

Cultural Advisor

Mr Paul Beard
Professor Peter Høj
Mr Allan Tabor
Mr Alan Brideson
Dr Anna Ciccarelli
Mr Brian Phillips
Mr Ruth Blenkiron
Mr Paul Sherlock
Dr Penny Moore

Mr Robert Heath

Ms Nadia Rajic

Professor Andrew Parfitt
Dr Anna Ciccarelli
Mr Allan Tabor
Ms Michele Nardelli
Mr Rob Greig
Mr Philip Clatworthy
Mr Mark Gladigau
Mr Stephen Stone
Ms Anna Russo

Mr Nicholas Procter

Ms Mary Ann Seow

 

Manuals and information

The University has developed a Crisis Management Manual which forms part of its Crisis Management Framework.  The manual provides the SCMT with a set of roles and responsibilities to enable them to better manage potential crisis situations.

The Emergency Response Manual outlines procedures in the event of an emergency, evacuation procedures and training and testing measures the University undertakes to reduce the likelihood of crisis situations and to minimise the extent of damage arising from such situations.  The Emergency Response Manual, together with further information about the management of emergencies, is available at the Facility Management Unit website.

The International Student Advisory Services Critical Incident Procedures (PDF 97.29Kb - download Adobe Acrobat) )outlines procedures that will be followed by staff in the event of a critical incident involving an international student.

The international response team contacts are as follows:

Position

Member

Team Leader
Staff and Student Safety Coordinator (Transnational and Onshore)
Staff and Offshore Representatives Coordinator (Prospective Students)
Media Liaison
Students and Academic Staff
Student Learning Services
 

Mr Rob Greig
Ms Megan Durant
Ms Megan Durant
Mr Alan Brideson
Ms Mary Ann Seow
Ms Nadia Rajic
 

Further information

For any queries or for further information, please contact:

Leanne Haller
Executive Officer to the Strategic Crisis Management Team
Ph: 8302 1473
Email: leanne.haller@unisa.edu.au

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