Organisational Development and Diversity

The Organisational Development and Diversity Team manages a number of online and face to face development programs and initiatives to build strategic organisational capability and enable individual development and growth.

To find out more about the learning and development opportunities available to professional staff at Flinders, check out the courses available here. 

Flinders University additionally offers a range of funding initiatives to support professional staff learning. 

If you are seeking support in identifying your training needs or would like to know more about  development options available, please get in touch at professional.development@flinders.edu.au.

The Performance Review and Development (PRD) process focusses on encouraging regular and meaningful conversations between staff and their leaders.

The review of staff performance assists staff to establish expectations of conduct and performance, enable opportunities for feedback, identify and discuss training and development needs and set meaningful goals that are in line with the University’s values and direction. All staff have the option of completing a review by uploading your own document or following the existing guided process in Workday.

See the useful links and tools available for support and further information.

Flinders University is committed to championing diversity and creating a vibrant, inclusive and values-based community that makes Flinders the destination of choice for students and staff.

The Organisational Development and Diversity team work closely with all levels of our organisation to develop, support and actively implement a comprehensive suite of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies to promote fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all.

This involves collaboration with various stakeholders to tailor strategies to their specific needs, foster awareness and understanding of EDI principles, and monitor progress and impact.

The links below detail initiatives, strategies and committees currently supported by our team.

The following priority areas are identified by the strategy:

• Attraction and Recruitment
• Culture and Retention
• Development and Advancement
• Governance and Leadership

To find out more about how these priority areas will be achieved, visit the Indigenous Workforce Strategy 2022 – 2025.

At Flinders University, we support the growth of future leaders and leadership practices that encourage positive workplace culture.

2025 Leading Excellence Program: The 2025 Flinders University Leadership Excellence Program provides an opportunity for both academic and professional staff to develop leadership capabilities from three perspectives: Leading self, leading others and leading the organisation, as well as the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the University.

• Leading Excellence Program Information Pack
• Leading Excellence Nomination Form

Leadership development: There are a range of programs currently offered at Flinders for leaders who supervise staff.  Courses include Supervising at Flinders, Work health and safety for supervisors, Equal Opportunity Online.  Browse all development courses here.

Mentoring program: This Program connects professional mentors with mentees to share experience and skill development. 

The Leadership Circle Profile: A 360 tool that empowers leaders through insights into leadership strengths and development opportunities. With an accredited practitioner on the OD&D team, contact us to discuss more. If you have any questions about leadership development opportunities for yourself or your team, please contact us to discuss.

Leadership Resources: We’ve gathered a few resources you may enjoy.  Have an interesting article or video regarding leadership? Send it to us here.

The Induction Program is presented as a series of topics that are most relevant to you in your first few weeks at work.

Some of the elements are mandatory to complete, whilst others will be a great source of knowledge as new starters continue their journey at Flinders.

Information presented in the induction program is relevant to all new starters regardless of the position or area they have commenced in. 

Further targeted information is available as part of the program for staff commencing in a professional or academic role, as well as for those who have commenced in a supervisory role.