Training and Development - Flinders University

Staff development

Flinders offers a range of professional development opportunities relating to diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing. These courses are centrally funded and are available to all staff. Enrol in courses for your professional development via the link below.

Professional development courses

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Professional staff

Professional staff development fund

The Professional Staff Development fund is a commitment within the Enterprise Agreement to provide $350,000 per annum to support professional staff development.

Conference scheme

Learning from others is an important part of the development process. The Professional Staff Conference Scheme was designed to provide professional staff with financial assistance to participate in external education training and development activities.

Professional development calendar

The Professional Development Calendar has been developed to provide centralised access to a range of core skills training and development activities. These trainings are offered at no cost to the individual. Staff are encouraged to speak with their manager, and enrol in appropriate courses.

Professional mentoring program

If you are open to learning, or someone who can share your experiences to help others, consider participating in the professional mentoring program. Run annually, the Professional Mentoring Program, is all about growing your confidence and learning from your peers.

Academic staff

Overseas conference scheme (OCS)

The Overseas Conference Scheme provides assistance to academic staff who have been invited to make substantial contributions to overseas conferences.

Find out how to access the OCS in your College.

Outside studies program

The Outside Studies Program provides academic staff with the opportunity to undertake professional development, by removing the academic responsibilities for a defined period.