Welcome to UTAS!

When you start at new workplace it can feel daunting: there’s a lot to take in, new role, new people, processes and environment. Induction aims to help you settle into your job at UTAS as quickly as possible, with a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities, where you fit in the university and how the university works. It is a process that takes a period of time, and not just the events of the “first day” and a “University Orientation Seminar”. Induction is a time of learning and assimilation, and is assisted by a combination of formal and informal events, structured to reflect your changing information needs, commencing on the first day and progressing through a full induction period.

To support the immediate workplace induction provided by your direct supervisor and your Head of School or Section, the UTAS Induction Program is provided to assist you in your transition into the UTAS culture and workplace, by providing you with information and introductions to key people and developing your understanding of the University.

The Induction Program consists of face-to face Orientation Seminars and an on-line component. They have been designed to complement each other and being involved with both will help you connect quickly with the University.

The Orientation Seminars will connect you with people. You will have the opportunity to meet the Vice Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor, and hear first-hand their priorities for UTAS. At the popular University Expo you will meet key service staff over morning tea, and have the opportunity to talk one-to-one with them and with other new staff.

2010 Orientation Seminar dates and registration forms

The On-line Induction Program is a great information source and will tell you everything you need to know about the University, from your first day with us, through to three months and beyond. It includes the key services UTAS provides, the obligations you have as a staff member and other useful hints to help you settle into your new role at UTAS.

Access the on-line induction program