Human Resources Unit
The University of South Australia, and indeed the higher education sector, is facing a new phase of development. Our institutional qualities of innovation, resilience and optimism remain critical as the higher education landscape is again being reshaped.
There will be continuing pressure on funding and increasing competition from other Australian universities and alternative providers. Technological advances and other changes in the external environment also present continuing challenges. These will make it necessary for UniSA to be even more effective and efficient, more entrepreneurial and active in developing its business and more able to operate competitively in an environment where flexibility, speed, quality and responsiveness are vital. Leadership at every level of the University and better coordination of activity will be needed.
Performance management assists the University to align the work of individual staff with our strategic directions and achieve our organisational goals. It also provides an opportunity for staff to manage workload and professional development activities, increase motivation and improve overall job satisfaction.
I look forward to your involvement and commitment to improving our performance. I am confident that in this way we can achieve the University's corporate goals, and position ourselves well for the future.
Professor Peter Hųj
