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CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC TO OPEN ON CAMPUS

The Department of Health and Chiropractic is pleased to advise that a chiropractic clinic will be opening on campus from 20 February until June 2006. The clinic will be located in C5C level 3 (entrance near the Lincoln Building). As a special service to the University, all consultations at this clinic will be $10.00.

The Macquarie University Chiropractic Clinics and Research Centres are training facilities for future chiropractors.

At the clinics patients are assessed and treated by chiropractic interns. These chiropractors-in-training undertake clinical training in their final year of study having already received four years of intensive university education.

Interns are at all times under the supervision of fully qualified senior chiropractic supervisors who are responsible for teaching and maintaining the highest standards of patient care as well as reinforcing exemplary academic standards of diagnosis and treatment.

Since December 2005, all X-rays performed at the Macquarie University Chiropractic Clinics are bulk-billed through Medicare. A current Medicare card will need to be produced at the time of your consultation.

More information about opening hours and contact details is on our website www.chiro.mq.edu.au

Karinna Handley
Executive Officer
Department of Health and Chiropractic

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MUSR EVENTS

Aquatic Centre—Opening of Construction

Some staff know only too well that an Aquatic Centre has been on the drawing board at Macquarie for some time. Construction will begin on Thursday 2 March. Please join us to share the celebration of this great occasion.

Time: 2.00pm–3.00pm
Location: Lawn area outside Sports & Leisure Centre (W10A)
RSVP: by Friday 24 February rachel.blackadder@mq.edu.au

For more updates on the Sports and Aquatic Centre construction visit: www.musr.mq.edu.au .

Sport and Blues Awards

All staff are welcome to attend the 2006 Macquarie University Sport and Blues Awards. The Awards, to take place on Friday 24 March at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, will include Channel 7 presenter, Johanna Griggs as MC and Sydney Swans coach, Paul Roos as our guest speaker.

For more information on the 2006 Sports and Blues Awards visit: www.musr.mq.edu.au.

Date: Friday 24 March 2006
Time: 6.30pm
Dress: Cocktail/Lounge Suit
Venue: Dockside Cockle Bay Wharf
Music: Featuring the band "Held"
Tickets: $65 members and $85 non-members
Booking: Tickets on sale until Friday 10 March

Purchase from Sport & Leisure Centre

Tel: (02) 9850 7637 or Email: kate.griffith@mq.edu.au

Rachel Blackadder
Communications Coordinator
Macquarie University Sport & Recreation Inc

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REFERENCES REGARDING VISUAL IMAGES

Staff are invited to take part in a research study examining people’s preferences for visual images. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and involves completing a number of questionnaires and rating some visual images on a computer. The session takes approximately two hours and you may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

If you are interested in participating or if you would like to find out more please contact Dr Romina Palermo on x6711 (please leave a message if your call is unanswered) or email: rpalermo@maccs.mq.edu.au.

This study is approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Macquarie University.

Dr Romina Palermo
Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science (MACCS)

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CALLING ALL SINGERS—WE WANT YOU!

Have you always wanted to sing? Do you spend your day singing along to the radio? Come and join Macquarie University Singers for their 2006 program of concerts. Make new friends, share the laughs and the pleasure of group achievement while you learn more about music and music making.

During 2006, MUS will be performing two major concerts, on campus, and expect also to perform two programs in the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Pops Orchestra. Add to this various university functions such as welcomes, farewells and memorial services, and you can see we have a busy program. Although you can join at any time, it’s best if you register at the beginning of the rehearsal period for one of the concerts, as this gives you the best opportunity to fulfil the attendance requirements for singing in the performance. You can find out more about us and the 2006 program on our website www.mus.org.au .

The choir meets on campus on Monday evenings in X5B 291, from 7.00pm–9.30pm, with a few additional rehearsals before each concert. We have members aged from 18 to 80 and usually put about 100 choristers on stage, with strength in all voice parts. There are no auditions for members of the university and no-one will ask you to sing on your own unless you want to. Apart from scheduled rehearsals, the choir provides other learning aids such as midi-files, CD files of individual parts and a weekend camp.

Membership fees are: staff $50, students $10.

Ann Davies
Macquarie University Singers

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LACHLAN’S RESTAURANT

Are you looking for a new place to dine?

Conveniently located on the Macquarie University Campus at the award winning MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is Lachlan's Restaurant.

Lachlan's Restaurant features creative modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed.

Our exciting new menu has many dishes such as:

• Eggplant and couscous—grilled eggplant topped with flaky bread filled with Cajun Lebanese couscous and served with mango salsa
• Quail risotto—seared quail breast fillet, served on port risotto with smoked tomato chutney and parmesan crisp
• Asian vegetable broth—Chinese greens, oyster mushrooms, tofu and green tea noodles, served with a light soy and ginger emulsion.

Also the traditional favourites are still available:

• Fish of the day which is pan fried and served with mashed potato or chips and garden fresh greens
• Grain fed prime rib of beef, choice of char grilled or pan fried, and served with mashed potato or chips and garden fresh greens.

For those with a sweet tooth why not try the millefeuille of crispy apple and berry mascarpone.

Opening hours:

• Dinner and breakfast—7 days
• Lunch—Monday to Friday.

If you have a large group or are pressed for time, you can take advantage of our pre order arrangement. This can be emailed or faxed to you—simply follow the link below and request a pre order form.

MGSM's friendly staff can also assist you to plan a private luncheon, dinner or cocktail reception for any special event such as department functions, farewells, birthdays etc.

For more information or if you would like a copy of our menus please contact Lachlan's Restaurant on x9139 or email: lachlans.restaurant@mgsm.edu.au

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager

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STUDENTS AT MACQUARIE (SAM) NEWS

SAM Card 2006—Offering students and staff more!

The new SAM Card for 2006 is here and we are very excited about the discounts and special offers available to Card Holders this year.

As a Macquarie University staff member you are eligible to register for a SAM Card and receive the same great range of discounts as students all for a one of price of $100.

As a SAM Card Holder you will receive:

• The lowest prices on-campus with an average 10 per cent discount at most retail outlets
• Special offers and discounts from many retailers within Macquarie Centre
• Reduced prices at a huge range of shops, tourist attractions, restaurants and hotels all over Australia through the ‘Where to Enjoy Program’ .
• Free newspapers—copies of the SMH and the Australian available daily to pick up from SAM retail outlets and the weekend papers delivered to your home address (usual value $372). Refunds will be given to any staff member who has already applied for the SMH/Australian newspaper deal.

In addition you will be able to take advantage of the vouchers in the SAM Diary which will give you savings both on and off campus. There’s so much on offer!

Full details of the discounts are listed on the SAM website, www.sam.org.au.

To take advantage of the great savings on offer, simply visit www.sam.org.au today, register and then proceed to the SAM Spot to validate your registration, pay your fee and pick up your SAM Diary and SAM Card.

Please note from end February 2006 the Associate Membership card is no longer available. This has been replaced by the SAM Card.

SAM CampusCatering

SAM is delighted to announce the launch of SAM CampusCatering, the dedicated catering division at SAM focused on bringing a high level of catering options to Macquarie University.

With the appointment of a new chef and the launch of the 2006 menu, SAM CampusCatering is on hand to provide a wide range of drop off catering options, from morning breakfasts, to lunch platters to cocktail food.

For further information please contact:

Vu Hua
Events and Catering Manager
SAM CampusCatering
Telephone: x6586
Email: catering@sam.mq.edu.au

Marion Malouf
Students at Macquarie

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STAFF NEWS DATES FOR 2006

The dates for Staff News 2006 are listed below:

DATES FOR STAFF NEWS 2006

(by 12noon—copy received after this time cannot be guaranteed of publication)

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CPD NEWS

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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Teaching as Performing

In this very practical workshop we will investigate different ways of communicating with people in a teaching context . We will look at elements of vocal production, body language, eye contact and questioning techniques. The workshop will look at the environment of learning, and whether we relate to students during class situations. The use of overhead transparencies and PowerPoint will be considered in the context of best ways to manage learning groups.

The aim of the workshop is to enable participants to gain confidence in their presentation of their course material for students, in a variety of different situations. This practical workshop is underpinned by the theoretical consideration of how to engage students with their learning and so we expect that similarly, all participants at this workshop will actively take part in the session.

This workshop is particularly suited to early career teachers or those who simply need to have extra help with the practice of teaching. As this is essentially a practical class, dress comfortably for the occasion!

Date: Tuesday 21 February, 10.00am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au and Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au

Research Writing: Abstracts and Introductions

In this workshop we focus on a strategic analysis of these two important components of a research article. Participants will analyse and evaluate examples from published articles, and organise the facts for an abstract and introduction of their own.

Date: Monday 6 March, 9.30am–12.30pm, E6A 116
Facilitator: Dr Alan Jones
Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@vc.mq.edu.au

Developing a Research Program

This workshop is specifically designed for early career academics and those who are wanting to boost their research activity. It is about the strategic planning of an entire research program. It will look at the entire work of an academic and how to plan for, and implement, a program of research that is sustainable over the next few years.

gaps, and strategically develop their research track record.

Date: Tuesday 7 March, 9.30am–11.30am, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au

Job Applications and Your Resume

This interactive workshop will provide you with the opportunity to update your resume and prepare for applying for a job internally at Macquarie University.

By the end of the workshop you will have had the opportunity to:

• Review your resume and write a covering letter
• Practise addressing selection criteria
• Discuss tips for preparing for a job interview.

You will need to bring a copy of your current resume, or notes to transfer to a resume and a copy of a job advertisement and/or selection criteria on which you would like to work.

Date: Wednesday 8 March, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson cpd@mq.edu.au

Exploring the Heart of Leadership

This exciting program is open to everyone throughout the University and addresses leadership at its most fundamental level…that of the self. This is because leadership is ultimately about our personal capacity to influence others in a compelling and constructive way.

How is it that some people have this capacity to influence others to a high degree, some partially have it and others have a little of it (irrespective of personality type)? Can we develop this ability? The answer is—yes!

This program explores why and how.

In this program, you will:

• Discover how to deepen and strengthen your sense of self, and therefore that of others
• Learn more about the fundamental principles of personal power, in order to further build it within yourself and others
• Discover the underlying laws of relationship and how to transform relationships, without relying on changes in others
• Understand the essence of human motivation.

The program is conducted over five four hour sessions, will be interactive and involves a number of short homework exercises.

This is a safe, gentle program where new paradigms will be presented for your consideration. These will be continually related to the MU context, and their relevance and applicability to your work will be explored throughout.

Anyone (general or academic staff) who wants to break new ground in their relationships, including those wanting to further develop their leadership capacities should attend.

The registration form for this program can be obtained from Kim Richard at CPD x9721.

Lunch will be provided.

Attendance at all five sessions is required.

Dates: Friday 31 March, Tuesday 11 April, Thursday 20 April, Friday 28 April and Friday 12 May
9.00am–1.00pm
E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au

2006 Macquarie University Competitive Awards for General Staff

The MQ Competitive Awards are designed to enable General Staff to acquire experience outside Macquarie in matters relevant to their professional role within the University. All General Staff who have been employed by the University for the full-time equivalent of four years on a continuous basis are eligible to apply.

For 2006, four (4) grants are available of approx $8,750, plus up to three months leave with pay for successful applicants. Divisional or Office financial contributions to the Program are encouraged to support the application, and indeed will strengthen the application.

Some suggestions for developing a successful application:

• Provide information on the benefits not only to your career and professional development in your own area of work, but also to the wider university
• Link the plans for the grant application into advances that you have made in your work and show how the proposed development would substantially add value to the work in the future
• Obtain written support of the Department Head, Dean or Supervisor to strengthen the application.

The closing date for applications is Friday 31 March 2006.

Full guidelines and application form can be found at: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/awards_grants.htm

For further information please contact Robyn Clark, x 9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Principles of Recruitment and Selection—for Novice Members of MU Selection/ Promotion/ Probation Committees

Topics include:

• Principles for best practice;
• Determining meaningful selection criteria;
• Assessing applicants against selection criteria;
• Effective interview techniques;
• Developing useful questions;
• Committee management issues;
• Reference checking;
• Committee reports.

Please note that all members of Selection Committees are required to have attended an MU Recruitment and Selection training program.

The number of participants in this workshop is limited to 16. As the workshop is expected to be in high demand, early enrolment is advised.

Lunch will be provided.

Participants commit themselves to attending both days of this workshop.

Dates: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February, 9.30am–5.00pm
Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips

MU Performance Management System Training for General and Academic Staff Advisers

This two-day workshop is designed to train both Academic and General staff PMS Advisers appointed under the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006.

Participants will be:

• introduced to the principles behind the design, goals and processes of the system; and
• provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

Skills practices will be targeted to the specific role of the Adviser—either general or academic staff.

The workshop is open to those staff who have been nominated as an Adviser within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop.

Participants commit themselves to attending both days.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips

Women’s Network Informal Lunch

The first informal lunch for the Macquarie University Women’s Network is Tuesday 21 February, 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Staff Club in W5A 320. This is great opportunity to meet other women in the University.

Please contact Rebecca Taylor, CPD on x9734 or email if you will be attending.

Please note that participants are responsible for their own lunch.

To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

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IT TRAINING

www.library.mq.edu.au/training/

The ITTU (Information & Technology Training Unit) office has moved to Level 2 of the Library, and is located in the far western corner of the library building, left of the information desk.

Please continue to contact ITTU for all your IT training and training room enquiries. The ITTU office hours are 9.00am–5.00pm. If the ITTU office is unattended, please leave us a phone or email message, or contact the information desk for assistance.

Level 2, Library (left of the information desk)
Phone: (02) 9850 7399
Email: training@library.mq.edu.au
Web: www.library.mq.edu.au/training/

Cecily Lenton
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

Cinema in the Park

As a major sponsor of the Ryde Summer Festival, Macquarie University will again be hosting a free outdoor movie screening on the Lakeside Lawn. This year’s movie is Sideways screening on Friday 3 March.

Movies begin at sundown. Feel free to bring a picnic and blanket or low chairs—movie snacks will also be available. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/news/cinema.htm

Postgrad Expo—Tuesday 11 April

A memo regarding the Postgraduate Expo has gone to all Deans of Division, Heads of Department and the Marketing Advisory Committee. Staff should return their forms to the Public Relations and Marketing Unit by Friday 24 February to confirm their involvement.

Additionally, we hope that several Divisions will again host concurrent functions during the Expo, and we welcome these initiatives.

The Postgrad Expo 2006 will be widely promoted including print ads, direct mail, a program insert, radio, web and email based communications.

If you would like a copy of the memo and/or forms, or have any questions regarding this event please contact Michelle Riley michelle.riley@mq.edu.au

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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ALUMNI

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

The Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service 2005

Do you know a Macquarie graduate who has given outstanding service to the community or their profession? Then consider nominating them for an Alumni Award for Distinguished Service 2005. Nominations close on Friday 3 March 2006.

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

Alumni Lecture Series 2006

Date: Thursday 30 March
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Macquarie University, SAM Level 3
Topic: Security Intelligence Failures: A Retrospective
Speakers: Peter Anderson, Director of the new Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (PICT), and Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, PICT.

Peter and Sandra will provide insight into recent intelligence “failures” including September 11, Beslan, Bali and the SIEV-X sea disaster.

Premium Wine Tasting Evening

Date: Thursday 6 April
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Yuga Café and Art Gallery, 172 St John’s Road, Glebe

Alumni are invited to our wine and cheese evening sponsored by Taylors Wines. No charge, but bookings essential. This event is limited to the first 75 bookings.

Grapevine Online—A New Service for Alumni

You can now share your news with other alumni by registering on Grapevine Online http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/grapevine.html

Book online for events: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.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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CDO NEWS

The CDO has moved. We are temporarily located in Building C5C ground floor (the old ERIC Room). Please direct students to this location for any careers enquiries.

The Career Resource Centre is equipped with computers and internet access for job searching on CareerHub and graduate employer websites. We also have a range of up-to-date career resource books and videos for students to use in the Careers Resource Centre.

Careers Information Session

The Career Development Office will be presenting information sessions on campus for all final year students regarding our services for them in 2006.

Please inform final year students of the following dates for these information sessions.

Date: 7 March and 9 March (repeat)
Time: 1.00pm to 1.50pm
Location: E6A 102 and E7B T2 (repeat)

Graduate Recruitment Fair

The Graduate Recruitment Fair is for all final year students. This annual event is held in March. As graduate applications begin early in the year, raising awareness of this event with students is important during the first weeks back on campus.

Date: Monday 13 March
Time: 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Location: E7B Courtyard

Work Experience Program 2006

Do you have any colleagues or networks in small accounting firms who need a hand with their accounting work?

We are interested in making contact with small accounting firms who can provide a student placement for postgraduate accounting students during 2006. Many employers who participate find the students a useful resource to have in the office during busy times and at the end of the financial year.

If you have any colleagues interested in a student placement, please ask them to contact Donna Moulds, WEP Coordinator email: dmoulds@reg.mq.edu.au

Upcoming Events for Students

The CDO is running a series of Careers Workshops, including resume and cover letter preparation, interview tips and seminars with graduate employers. These are a great opportunity for students to learn valuable tips for their graduate applications and interviews.

The first workshop will be held on:

Workshop: Job Applications and Interview Skills
Date: Tuesday 21 February
Time: 12 noon–2.00pm
Venue: E4A Room 523

Please direct students to the careers website for a full list of workshop times and dates: www.careers.mq.edu.au/students.htm

For general CareerHub news, please refer to: www.careers.mq.edu.au

Caroline Spurway
Career Development Office

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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.

Professor Tony Adams (Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)): said the aim of the Scholar Ship was to create an international learning community and teach students global skills, ABC Newcastle, 3 February; Sydney Morning Herald, 3 February; The Age, 3 February

Professor Peter Anderson (PICT): leads the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism at Macquarie, Australian Financial Review, 11 February

Professor George Cooney (Education): is examining state testing, including the School Certificate, and the feasibility of a new exam for Year 9 students, ABC 702 Sydney, 31 January; Sydney Morning Herald, 31 January

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly Numbercrunch column included statistics like 'Value of comic sales in Hong Kong each year: $A130 million', Sydney Morning Herald, 4 February; The Age, 4 February; his weekly Numbercrunch column included statistics such as 'Proportion of Viagra prescriptions in the US that are to men aged over 40: 98 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 11 February; The Age, 11 February

Professor Ed Davis (Dean, Economic and Financial Studies): was awarded an AM in the Australia Day honours, Wentworth Courier, 1 February; Northern District Times, 8 February

Associate Professor Jim Forrest (Human Geography): has undertaken research on which areas of Sydney are more tolerant of racial diversity than others, Camden Advertiser, 25 January; Inner-West Weekly, 9 February

Emeritus Professor Richard Frankham (Biological Sciences): had a Doctor of Science conferred upon him in 2005 by Macquarie University, Blayney Chronicle, 26 January

Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Business Law): articles reported that he was, then was not, returning to teaching this semester, Vega Sydney, 10 February; MAGIC FM, 10 February; SEA FM Tasmania, 10 February; STAR FM, 10 February; 2CC Canberra, 10 February; 2GB Sydney, 10 February; 2UE Sydney,
10 February; 7LA Launceston, 10 February; Channel 7 Sunrise, 10 February; Daily Telegraph, 10 February; Daily Telegraph, 11 February; Sydney Morning Herald, 11 February

Professor Roy Green (Dean, MGSM): says that whatever the motives are for being good corporate citizens, it is the outcome that counts, Lawyers Weekly, 27 January; said the Financial Times MBA rankings is the benchmark, The Australian, 8 February

Ms Anita Heiss (Warawara): profiled the television series Going Bush: Adventures Across Indigenous Australia, Bulletin with Newsweek, 7 February

Dr Alison Holland (Modern History): discussed the obligations of citizenship and Federal Government media campaigns which express historic concerns with citizenship, Radio National, 2 February

Professor Brian Horrigan (Law): is a principal researcher on a grant to evaluate corporate governance in the public sector, Australian Financial Review, 3 February; Canberra Times, 7 February

Mr Charlie Huveneers (Graduate School of the Environment PhD student): is studying one of Sydney's most popular shark species, the wobbegong, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 January; The Age, 7 February

Professor Elizabeth More (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)): has finally been replaced at the University of Canberra, Canberra Times, 11 February

Professor Craig Mudge (Institute for Innovation): is back home to spread the gospel of innovation and entrepreneurship after 10 years in Silicon Valley, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 February

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): was interviewed on her nomination for 'word of the year'—podcast, ABC 720 Perth, 15 January; ABC 612 Brisbane, 21 January; wrote a column on the history and meaning of the word 'lite', Campus Review, 1 February; interviewed about the addition of the 1 millionth word to the English language from Chinese English, the rise of Chinglish, and the abbreviation 'mill', ABC Radio Toowoomba, 8 February; discussed the term 'iPod' and its history, Campus Review, 8 February

Associate Professor Debbie Richards (Computing): discussed being the parent of a child completing her HSC, Radio National, 10 February

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): said executives can have trouble switching off work mode when they arrive home in the evenings, Life Matters, Radio National, 3 February

Ms Laura Schmalzl (MACCS): is a member of a Macquarie research team studying a rare, inherited condition known as 'face blindness', Sydney Morning Herald, 4 February; ABC 702 Sydney, 6 February; ABC North Coast NSW, 9 February

Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): outlined his thoughts on the moral, intellectual and social purposes of universities, Campus Review, 8 February; said universities who leverage their property by building schools, hospitals or retirement villages on campus, do so because they're not getting enough money from their traditional sources of funding, The Australian, 8 February; said that matching some of the Group of Eight universities on research performance was an appropriate goal for Macquarie, The Australian, 8 February

Dr Kenneth Sheedy (Ancient History): said people want more out of museums, particularly in terms of public accessibility, for not a proportional amount of resources to achieve it, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 February

Dr Andrew Simpson (Environmental and Life Sciences): said museums at tertiary institutions, though funded through their academic department, are tugged this way and that by competing interests, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 February

Professor David Throsby (Economics): was mentioned and interviewed as author of the paper Does Australia need a cultural policy?, launched by actor Cate Blanchett in February, Australian Financial Review, 2 February; Canberra Times, 4 February; Radio National, 8 February; ABC 666 Canberra, 8 February; ABC 702 Sydney, 8 February; ABC 936 Hobart, 9 February; ABC TV National, 9 February; Sydney Morning Herald, 9 February; The Australian, 9 February; Australian Financial Review, 10 February

Associate Professor Leonie Tickle (Economic and Financial Studies): collaborated on research showing the number of centenarians up to the year 2020, Sun Herald, 12 February

Associate Professor Daniella Tilbury (Graduate School of the Environment): said the sustainability agenda is gaining ground in the business sector, The Australian, 8 February

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): said he believed the enquiry into AWB should not have been so public, and that it would damage wheat exports, SBS World News, 6 February; ABC TV News, 6 February; Radio National, 6 February; ABC 666 Canberra, 6 February; SBS Radio, 8 February; ABC 702 Sydney, 9 February; interviewed about protests in the Muslim world in relation to published cartoons of the prophet Mohammed, Radio National,
9 February

Professor Di Yerbury (former Vice-Chancellor): said being recognised as a State Significant Site will support Macquarie in its academic, research and commercial goals, Weekly Times, 25 January; her last AVCC board meeting as Chair will take place in February, Campus Review, 1 February; wrote a letter to the editor saying that high student-staff ratios in the Division of EFS were misleading, The Australian, 1 February; said the University was in an exploratory stage—and was not yet committed to running a medical school, Australian Financial Review, 6 February; her final weekly column summarised Macquarie's achievements over the past 20 years, Weekly Times, 8 February; her role as Chair of the AVCC will be taken up by Vice-Chancellor of Wollongong University, Gerard Sutton, The Australian, 8 February; announced plans to build a 150-bed private hospital on campus, Campus Review, 8 February; Northern District Times, 8 February; North Shore Times, 10 February; said that over-regulation of universities comes not only from Canberra, but from the states as well, Australian Financial Review, 13 February

Issues and Events

Ruth Armytage, a patron of the Macquarie University Institute of Early Childhood, was appointed an AM in the Australia Day honours, Wentworth Courier, 1 February

An unnamed human resources manager rejected two job candidates from Macquarie University because of their poor English skills, Business Review Weekly, 2 February

The International College of Management is offering two new Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in partnership with Macquarie University, Daily Telegraph, 2 February

Macquarie University is not expected to make any offers of Commonwealth Supported Places in the Final Round, Daily Telegraph, 2 February; Newcastle Herald, 2 February

Macquarie University is a provider university of Open Universities Australia, which struck a new deal with recruitment website Seek, The Australian, 1 February

The Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University will be a partner in research into the use of tax incentives to boost private investment in the environment, Warialda Standard, 25 January

The late Professor Edwin Webb served as Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University from 1976-1986, Courier Mail, 1 February

Bob Mackillop, who received the Order of Australia Medal, is an inaugural member of Convocation, Macquarie University, Blayney Chronicle, 26 January

Minister Sartor announced that Macquarie University would be declared a State Significant Site, Weekly Times, 25 January; Australian Financial Review, 4 February

Zerina Johanson, now of Macquarie University, voluntarily provides scientific support for the Age of Fishes Museum, The Australian, 6 February

Macquarie Park stretches from Macquarie University in the east to the Riverside Corporate Park above the Lane Cove River, Australian Financial Review, 3 February

Macquarie University is leading a team of international universities involved in the Scholar Ship, a cruise vessel converted to a university campus, 2GB Sydney, 3 February; 5AA Adelaide, 3 February; Nova Sydney,
3 February; Vega Sydney, 3 February; Sydney Morning Herald, 4 February

Macquarie University is a partner in research looking at how climate change has affected plant and animal behaviour, ABC New England North West (Tamworth), 2 February

The Early Childhood Road Safety Education team from Macquarie University may be visiting the Manning region, Manning River Times, 1 February

Artist Franz Cheung teaches Chinese calligraphy at Macquarie University, North Shore Times, 3 February

The Macquarie University cricket team was giving competition leaders Warringah a surprising amount of trouble, North Shore Times, 3 February

It was rumoured (and later refuted) that South Australian Museum director, Professor Tim Flannery, would join Macquarie University, ABC 666 Canberra, 7 February; ABC 891 Adelaide, 8 February; The Australian, 8 February; Adelaide Advertiser, 9 February

The artistic director of a new dance troupe spent years researching ancient Egyptian dance at Macquarie University, Blue Mountains Gazette, 1 February

Macquarie University was one of a number of NSW universities that had not given a new student discount product called PokitPal a stall on campus during O-Week, The Australian, 8 February

Swear words used by Sam Kekovich in his TV commercials are all in the Macquarie Dictionary, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 February

A senior consultant with an executive recruitment firm said MBAs from some institutions, including the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, are very highly regarded, The Australian, 8 February

Research at Macquarie University has investigated the texting habits of 18–35 year olds, Daily Examiner, 8 February

The Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism at Macquarie University has brought US intelligence expert Malcolm Nance to Australia to present a series of short courses, Canberra Times, 7 February; Radio National, 9 February; ABC 666 Canberra, 9 February

Macquarie University is screening the movie Sideways as part of the Ryde Summer Festival, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 February

A Macquarie University commerce/law student was interviewed about campus life, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 February

A Macquarie University student shaved her head to raise money for juvenile diabetes research, Macleay Argus, 7 February

Macquarie University was established as one of a number of multidisciplinary suburban universities in the 1960s and 70s, Australian Financial Review, 10 February

Three members of the Wiggles first met while studying at Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 10 February

Macquarie University is planning a campaign to promote its open enrolment courses, Australian Financial Review, 11 February

Macquarie University and Dalcross Private Hospital have announced plans to open a new private hospital on campus, Australian Financial Review, 11 February

Macquarie University is one of only three Australian universities to offer chiropractic courses, The Age, 11 February

Chief executive of Members Equity Bank, Anthony Wamsteker, studied economics at Macquarie University, Herald Sun, 11 February

The director of the Allegri Singers performed previously with the Macquarie University Singers, Western Advocate, 11 February

Macquarie University and UTS each offered fee-paying places more than five marks below the HECS cut-off, Dungog Chronicle, 8 February

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POSITIONS VACANT

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL
Academic Management Support
Student System Project
Manager/Business Analyst
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20331

The appointee provides project management and related business analysis skills for University-wide projects involving the University’s Academic Management Information System (AMIS).

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree in IT or project management and/or extensive relevant experience; extensive successful project management and business analysis experience involving large and complex computer-based information systems; demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and implement overall strategies against budget, schedule and resource constraints; experience in planning, evaluating, directing, tracking, analysing and coordinating multifaceted projects; ability to develop and execute technical tasks, apply analytical problem solving methodologies, provide direction to support staff and effectively allocate staff resources; knowledge and experience using formal project methodologies; strong communication and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team; demonstrated ability to set and achieve tight project deadlines in a challenging environment; ability to manage project schedules using the capabilities of Microsoft Project; ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the University’s organisational structure and student administration policies, in order to bring a multi-perspective understanding to project management and analysis.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Membership of a professional body including the Project Management Institute, IEEE, ACS; knowledge and experience in the Higher Education sector.

Enquiries: Ms Rhoda Adams on (02) 9850 6173 or email rhoda.adams@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two years and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $87,724 pa, including base salary (Level 9) from $74,128 to $78,291 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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 20 February 2006 .

CENTRE FOR FLEXIBLE LEARNING (CFL)
Training and Support Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 18679

Training and support services are delivered by the Online Learning Systems group within the Centre for Flexible Learning. The team carries the responsibility of training academic staff in the use of the learning management system and associated applications. The appointee will be responsible for planning and running training workshops for staff as well as providing one to one support as required.

Essential Selection Criteria: A university degree; certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent combination of training and/or experience; high level of skill in using the Internet and integrated web-based course delivery programs and in developing materials in HTML; demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training, and to develop technical (software) documentation; demonstrated skills in help desk support for the use of the Internet in an educational environment; high level of communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to liaise with a diverse group of clients; good organisational and administrative skills; commitment to quality customer service.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Understanding of interoperability issues; experience in using learning management systems such as WebCT; experience with help desk systems such as Remedy.

Enquiries: Stephen Kennedy-Clark, Manager, Online Learning Systems, Centre for Flexible Learning on (02) 9850 8390 or stephen.kennedy-clark@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 $68,562 pa, including base salary (Level 7) from $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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 23 February 2006 .

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Revenue Services
Senior Cashier
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19188

The Office of Financial services within Macquarie University provides financial management expertise within a pro-active contemporary environment. The Office provides planning support and information to the University Executive as well as to Colleges and Offices of the University.

Due to an internal promotion, a full-time position is available for a Senior Cashier. The appointee will be a member of staff of the Office of Financial Service’s Assistant Director. Duties will include: the supervision and management of the daily operations of the Cashier Office; the provision of cashier support as required; the maintenance and reconciliation of the University’s petty cash float; the provision of receipting and petty cash data to management; the provision of guidance on policies on revenue collection to subsidiary cashiers; the revision of petty cash claims as to accuracy and in accordance with University policies; the monitoring of official receipt books; the management of parking permits and calendars; complete reconciliations as required; assist with general enquiries as required.

Essential Selection Criteria: Demonstrated experience in cash handling in a large organisation; experience in the supervision of staff; ability to communicate effectively; demonstrated experience in customer service; computer literacy; ability to maintain numeric accuracy when processing a large number of transactions; excellent interpersonal skills; understanding of equal employment opportunity principles.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Understanding of the organisational structure of Macquarie University; accounting qualification.

Enquiries: Mathew Janissen on (02) 9850 7235 or mathew.janissen@ofs.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 $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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 24 February 2006 .

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Business Services
Project Manager Credit Card Management System
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20073

The Office of Financial Services within Macquarie University provides financial management expertise within a pro-active contemporary environment. The Office provides planning support and information to the University Executive as well as to Colleges, Division and Offices of the University. This position is situated within the area of Business Services but the appointee will be expected to support the broad activities of the Office and the University.

The Project Manager, Credit Card Management System will be responsible for the timely cost effective quality delivery of the credit card expense management reporting system. The position will have responsibility for the setting up of administrative practices, policies, processes and guidelines and will involve liaising with users and the provision of system support via the implementation of business rules and ongoing operation of the credit card management system.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline; be able to demonstrate relevant experience in project management, preferably gained in a higher education environment; strong analytical thinking; capacity to successfully manage competing work priorities and deadlines; proven capacity to review, monitor and report on project performance; sound understanding of financial management; high level analytical and lateral thinking skills and capacity to develop solutions to complex problems; demonstrated ability and experience in using a financial system and spreadsheets for analysis; demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes; well developed written and oral communication skills; an ability to write policies and procedures.

Desirable Selection Criteria: An understanding of the structure of Universities and/or a large organisation.

Enquiries: Robert Tongue on (02) 9850 7263 or email robert.tongue@mq.edu.au or Ted Beedell on (02) 9850 7251 or email ted.beedell@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 $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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 24 February 2006.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
Research Office (RO)
Contracts Officer
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20050

The appointee will manage research agreements and contracts generated by or submitted to the Research Office, and consequently must become fully cognisant of the University’s Research Policies, especially on Intellectual Property. The appointee will advise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) on the acceptability and risk in signing of said agreements and contracts on behalf of the University. The appointee will also be responsible for research contract project management. These duties inevitably involve liaison between researchers, the University administration and external sponsors.

Essential Selection Criteria: Demonstrated formal legal or paralegal training; extensive knowledge of contract law and administrative law; experience in handling/negotiating simple and complex contracts; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage projects; demonstrated ability to work in a small team.

Desirable Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification in suitable discipline; professional qualifications or extensive experience in contract project management; experience in negotiating, assessing, drafting and evaluating research contracts; experience with research management procedures, particularly in the higher education sector.

Enquiries: Ms Janice Besch on (02) 9850 7737 or email janice.besch@vc.mq.edu.au

The position is a parental leave replacement and is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis from March 2006 until April/May 2007 and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $70,221 pa, including base salary (Level 8) from $63,640 to $70,812 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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 24 February 2006.

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL (MI)
Education Abroad Adviser
((Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 18687

The appointee will be working on a prescribed caseload, to provide sound administrative support, advice and client services across Macquarie International’s Inbound Program, which includes study abroad students, incoming exchange students, recruitment, admissions, enrolment, orientation, social and pastoral programs.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree; client focus; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written; cultural understanding and sensitivity; administrative, clerical and computer skills of a high order; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; initiative and lateral thinking in program development; experience working in an international office environment or study overseas.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Understanding of Australian university systems and procedures; knowledge of Macquarie University’s internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries: Ms Claire Morgans, Marketing Assistant, Macquarie Abroad on (02) 9850 4325 or claire.morgans@io.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 $60,899 pa, including base salary (Level 6) from $51,460 to $56,393 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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 24 February 2006.

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL (MI)
Outbound Program Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20012

The appointee will provide administrative support for the University's Outbound programs, which include support for outgoing exchange students, travel grants, language programs, study tours, recruitment, enrolment, pre departure and debriefing programs.

Essential Selection Criteria: Year 12 or combination of training and relevant work experience; client focus; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written; cultural understanding and sensitivity; administrative, clerical and computer skills of a high order; eye for detail and accuracy; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Degree; experience working in an international office environment or study overseas; understanding of Australian university systems and procedures.

Enquiries: Ms Claire Morgans, Marketing Assistant, Macquarie Abroad on (02) 9850 4325 or claire.morgans@io.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 $52,868 pa, including base salary (Level 5) from $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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 24 February 2006.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Department of Computing
Research Fellow in Language Technology (Level A or B)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19478

The appointee will work on a project funded by the Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre on the application of language technologies to company announcements, and will contribute to the development of the general framework and the design, implementation and integration of various parts of the project, which includes text categorisation, named entity recognition, information extraction and text summarisation. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels.

Essential Selection Criteria for Level A: PhD (or submitted) in Computer Science or Mathematics or a related area or equivalent; strong background in an area related to language technology, natural language processing or computational linguistics; good programming skills; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; good written and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Level B: PhD in a relevant area; at least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent in the areas of language technology, natural language processing or computational linguistics; established publication record.

Enquiries: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Professor Robert Dale on (02) 9850 6331 or rdale@ics.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of one year, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package (Level A): From $49,466 pa, including base salary $44,830 to $60,634 pa, annual leave loading and 9% employer’s superannuation. An appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $56,525 pa.

Package (Level B): From $70,395 pa, including base salary $63,797 to $75,650 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.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 7 March 2006.

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
Department of English
Postgraduate Fellow
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20309

The appointee will enrol, or be enrolled, on a full-time basis for a Master of Philosophy or Doctoral degree at the University. He or she will deliver up to six tutorials per week during semester, with associated student contact hours, and may also be allocated up to 4 lectures per semester. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the administration and outreach of the Department.

Essential Criteria: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; Honours degree or equivalent; enrolment on a full-time basis for a research Masters degree or PhD at Macquarie University at the time of commencement; identify a staff member in the Department of English at Macquarie University who has agreed to take supervisory responsibility for the proposed research project in terms of intellectual guidance and administrative and infrastructure support.

Desirable Criteria: Interest in flexible learning development.

Enquiries: Professor John Stephens on (02) 9850 8748 or email: john.stephens@humn.mq.edu.au or Lindsay Stanford, Manager Indigenous Employment on (02) 9850 9765 or email: lindsay.stanford@mq.edu.au

Macquarie University together with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, as part of the University’s Indigenous Employment Strategy, is making this position available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. This is authorised by Macquarie University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two–five years, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: Salary will be 50% of Step 1 Level A (Postgraduate Fellow)—$44,830 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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 8 March 2006

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Lecturer in Education
K-12 Information and Communication Technologies
(Full-time (Fixed-term))
Ref. 19441

The appointee will convene and teach the methodology unit for secondary teachers in the area of ICT and contribute to other units; organise school placements and supervise students in their professional experience. The successful applicant will work with academic staff in the department in the continued integration of Information Communication Technologies across the curriculum. It is expected they would collaborate with staff from the joint Macquarie University/Department of Education and Training ICT Innovations Centre, contribute to the research and outreach programs of the School of Education and will have the opportunity to carry out postgraduate study and research.

Essential Selection Criteria : Appropriate academic qualifications; a recognised teaching qualification with demonstrated wide and successful recent classroom experience, including secondary experience; eligibility for accreditation through the NSW Institute of Teachers at the minimum level of Professional Competence; a developed understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in general and in ICT in particular; demonstrated understanding of the role of ICT in K–12 classrooms; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, staff and the school community; relevant research plans and capacity to contribute to the School’s research profile.

Desirable Selection Criteria : Honours or postgraduate study in Education or an ICT related area; knowledge and experience in teacher education programs; K–12 teaching expertise; demonstrated capacity to supervise students in schools.

Enquiries: Dr John Farrell on (02) 9850 8665 or john.farrell@mq.edu.au

Salary Range: Level B—from $75,498 pa, including base salary $63,797 pa to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two years and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Carolyn Powell on (02) 9850 9898 or email carolyn.powell@mq.edu.au

These appointments are 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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 10 March 2006.

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
School of Education
Lecturer in Education
Primary (English)
Ref. 20277
(Full-time (continuing))

The appointee will convene at least one unit within the primary program; be responsible for and teach on the English Key Learning Area strand in the primary curriculum and methodology units; contribute to other strands where necessary; supervise students in their professional experience; contribute to the research output and outreach programs of the School of Education.

Essential Selection Criteria: PhD or equivalent in Education or related area, awarded or under examination; a recognised primary teaching qualification and classroom experience; a developed understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in the primary curriculum in general and in the English strand in particular; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, staff and the school community; demonstrated capacity to supervise students in Schools; an active research program that complements the School of Education’s current research activities.

Desirable Section Criteria: Knowledge of and experience in teacher education programs.

Enquiries: Dr John Farrell on (02) 9850 8665 or email john.farrell@mq.edu.au

Package: From 75,498 pa, including (Level B) base salary $63,797 to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Carolyn Powell on 9850 9898 or email carolyn.powell@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from January 2006 and may be subject to probationary requirements. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

These appointments are 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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date:10 March 2006

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

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February

Tuesday 21 February

TEACHING AS PERFOMING Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au and Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au. 10.00am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

WOMEN’S NETWORK INFORMAL LUNCH 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Staff Club, W5A 320. Please contact Rebecca Taylor, CPD, on email or x9734 if you will be attending.

Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February

PRINCIPLES OF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION FOR NOVICE MEMBERS OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SELECTION/ PROMOTION/PROBATION COMMITTEES 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 28 February

MGSM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SERIES Customers—Are They Worth It? John Turnbull. The Breakfast Series offers ten breakfast briefings that aim to provide managers with insights into current management practice and theory. 7.15am–9.00am, MGSM North Ryde Campus. Bookings and enquiries: Alison Tusler, Event Coordinator, Tel: 9850 6084, Fax: 9850 9022, Email: alison.tusler@mgsm.edu.au For further information: www.mgsm.edu.au/ebs

March

Wednesday 1 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Child Welfare and Juvenile Delinquency: The Emergence of a Transnational Civic Society in the Early Twentieth Century. Eckhardt Fuchs (Mannheim University, Germany). W6A Room 127 at 12.00noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Friday 3 March

ALUMNI AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 2005 Nominations close for the Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service for 2005 for Outstanding Service to the Community and Outstanding Service to a Chosen Profession. A nomination form and award conditions can be found on the Alumni website at: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/AlumniAwards.html

CINEMA IN THE PARK As a major sponsor of the Ryde Summer Festival, Macquarie University will again be hosting a free outdoor movie screening on the Lakeside Lawn. This year’s movie is Sideways. Movies begin at sundown. Feel free to bring a picnic and blanket or low chairs—movie snacks will also be available. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/news/cinema.htm

Monday 6 March

RESEARCH WRITING: ABSTRACTS AND INTRODUCTIONS Facilitator: Dr Alan Jones. Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@vc.mq.edu.au 9.30am–12.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 7 March

MACQUARIE ASIA NETWORK—GLOBAL CHANGES, ASIA RESPONSES SEMINAR SERIESConnecting Cultures and Identities in ‘Behind the Moon’. Hsu-Ming Teo (Macquarie University) reads from and discusses her new novel. All welcome. Light refreshments served. Room: E3B 113. Time: 4.00pm–5.30pm. For further details contact. Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au or Pal Nyiri on x8121 or pal.nyiri@scmp.mq.edu.au

DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PROGRAM Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 9.30am–11.30am in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March

MU PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING FOR GENERAL STAFF ADVISERS Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 8 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY The Revolution of 1860: Rhetoric versus Reality in Colonial New South Wales. Andrew Buck (Law, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

J OB APPLICATIONS AND YOUR RESUME Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAYSoakers and Scorchers: Constructing El Niño. Julia Miller (History, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 21 March

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Coins for Kings: the Family of Alexander the Great and Their Coin Images. Dr Kenneth Sheedy (Director, Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatics) Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library at 5.30pm for 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

Wednesday 22 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAYThucydides and Dramatic History. Tom Hillard (Ancient History, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 29 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Who Am I? The Diary of Mary Valence, Sydney, 1937 . Anita Heiss (Warawara, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Thursday 30 March

ALUMNI LECTURE SERIES Security Intelligence Failures: A Retrospective. Speakers: Peter Anderson, Director, Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Unit (PICT), Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Unit (PICT). Peter and Sandra will present an overview of this new Unit as well as insights into recent intelligence ’failures’ including September 11, Beslan, Bali and the SIEV-X sea disaster. 6.30pm, Macquarie University, SAM Level 3. Book online for events: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html

Friday 31 March

CLOSING DATE FOR 2006 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY COMPETITIVE AWARDS FOR GENERAL STAFF The closing date for applications is Friday 31 March 2006. Full guidelines and application form at: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/awards_grants.htm For further information please contact Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Friday 31 March, Tuesday 11 April, Thursday 20 April, Friday 28 April and Friday 12 May

EXPLORING THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP . Facilitator and Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au 9.00am–1.00pm in E6A 116. The registration form for this program can be obtained from Kim Richard at CPD (x9721) or email cpd@mq.edu.au

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