Candidate Information 2019 Welcome Professor Helen Bartlett Federation University Australia acknowledges the traditional Welcome owners of the land where its It is a great honour to introduce you to Federation University Australia. campuses and centres are Our university has built its credentials over a proud 148-year history and is the third located. It has set in place oldest tertiary education institution in Australia. measures to address the Headquartered in the regional Victorian city of Ballarat, it is one of Australia’s leading disadvantage experienced by regional universities with campuses throughout regional Victoria, outer Melbourne metro Aboriginal and Torres Strait and interstate, in addition to a network of partner-provider institutions that deliver our Islander peoples in education, programs around the globe. employment and opportunity. We are Victoria's number one university for overall employment and student support. It has formalised this Federation University Australia is renowned for being accessible, inclusive, supportive and empathetic in its connection to our domestic and international students, especially commitment in the University's those who are first-in-family to attend university. This reputation is reflected in the Compact with the Australian University’s growth in Indigenous students, those students from regional and rural areas Government and in its policies, and low SES students. procedures and actions. The We are committed to innovation, educational and social equity and to research distinction. University seeks to provide a learning and working We are a passionate, inclusive, collegiate university that celebrates with its students and acknowledges the achievements of its alumni. environment that promotes and values diversity and offers Our vision is to create a new world of opportunities for all our students. Whether a current or future student, from the regions or the city, an Australian or international equality of access and student, we are focused on their aspirations. opportunity to all. Just as this commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is embedded in policy and strategy, then so Professor Helen Bartlett Vice-Chancellor and President too is it seated in the practicalities of teaching, learning, research and community engagement that comprise the daily business of Federation University Australia. FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA | CANDIDATE INFORMATION 2 # FOR TEACHING University 1 QUALITY^ ^Good Universities Guide, Snapshot 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Headquartered in Ballarat, Victoria, the University offers programs in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training to regional Victoria and beyond. #1 FOR STUDENT The University’s commitment to SUPPORT* educational and social equity, teaching excellence, research * Victorian Institution Survey Results 2017. Australian Federal Government’s Quality Indicators Learning and Teaching (QILT) distinction, environmental www.qilt.edu.au sustainability and regional capacity building has enabled it to develop in a way that draws on its proud heritage to inform its future. Its regional character sets a framework for the University’s # FOR OVERALL priorities but does not constrain 1 it from serving wider EMPLOYMENT* community interests, nationally * Victorian Institution Survey Results 2017. Australian Federal and internationally. Government’s Quality Indicators Learning and Teaching (QILT) www.qilt.edu.au With campuses from Horsham in the west of the state, to Gippsland in the east, the name Federation University Australia was chosen to convey the scope and capacity of an expanded regional university with a federated network of # FOR MEDIAN campuses contributing to a 1 new and different Australian STARTING SALARY* university. * Victorian Institution Survey Results 2017. Australian Federal Government’s Quality Indicators Learning and Teaching (QILT) www.qilt.edu.au FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA | CANDIDATE INFORMATION 3 Our Campuses Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat SMB Campus, Ballarat FedUni is regional Victoria’s largest education institution, with campuses in Ballarat, Gippsland and the Wimmera, and a campus at Berwick, in Melbourne’s south-east. Ballarat Campuses Camp Street Campus, Ballarat Berwick Campus Gippsland Campus, Churchill Gippsland Campus Berwick Campus Wimmera Campus Wimmera Campus, Horsham FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA | CANDIDATE INFORMATION 4 Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat) Gippsland Campus (Churchill) University Drive, Mt Helen Northways Road, Churchill • Dual sector campus – offering both TAFE and Higher Education • Higher Education level study in a vibrant and engaging setting study • Located in the town of Churchill, just two hours from Melbourne • Located 10 kilometres from the Ballarat city centre • Modern architecture inside and out • 110 hectares of parkland and natural bushland surround the facility • 60 hectares of stunning grounds • More than 4,500 students study on campus • Science, nursing, and midwifery labs have the very latest • Facilities include a state-of-the-art science and engineering equipment building, specialist equipment, lecture theatres,studios, sporting • Wireless internet access throughout the campus facilities, a library, residences plus informal and formal dining areas • A leisure centre, golf course, art gallery, bistro and function • Home to the thriving and innovative Ballarat Technology Park areas provide a range of recreational opportunities SMB Campus (Ballarat) Berwick Campus Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 72-100 Clyde Road, Berwick • Right in the hub of Ballarat’s CBD • Higher Education level study delivered in Melbourne’s south- • Historic environment dating back to 1870 east corridor • Quality TAFE vocational education and training courses • The 55 hectare campus is located about 40km south east of • Ballarat Tech School is a centre of science, technology, the Melbourne CBD engineering and mathematics (STEM) excellence • The multi-level complex of modern architecturally-designed • The Industry Skills Centre has a focus on apprenticeship and buildings is surrounded by spacious grounds with landscaped skills training gardens and internal courtyards • Federation College has a range of VET and preparatory courses • It is also close to many facilities available at the attractive Berwick Village Centre • Ballarat Technology Park – Central Wimmera Campus (Horsham) Camp Street Campus (Ballarat) 289 Baillie Street, Horsham Camp Street, Ballarat • PhD level studies in Health and Social Sciences (Arts) • Located in the heart of Ballarat, our Camp Street Campus is home to our Arts Academy • Bachelor level study in education, social sciences, nursing and business as well as postgraduate study in business • Visual and performing arts education at both VET and Higher Education study levels • Range of TAFE courses in Automotive, Community Services (including Individual Support), Electrical, Hair and Beauty, Media • The campus is a unique integration of both old and new Studies, Nursing, Plumbing, Foundation Education Studies buildings which provides for a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural environment • Modern facilities include a spacious Learning Resource Centre, 100 seat auditorium and video conferencing facilities • The Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre and the Post Office Gallery showcase the work of our students • Specialised training facilities are provided for childcare, a fully functional hairdressing salon, industry standard plumbing, Rural Sciences Skills Centre (Ballarat) automotive and building and construction workshops • The campus also houses art and design, and nursing training Gillies Street, Ballarat facilities and computer training rooms • The Rural Sciences Skills Centre has two teaching locations in • A defining feature of the campus is its ability to undertake Ballarat, at Mt Rowan and Gillies Street quality research that adds to the region’s body of knowledge • Convenient access for those travelling in from western Victoria or Melbourne Ballarat Technology Park (BTP) • A great opportunity for interaction with the local industry and The BTP has placed a significant focus on attracting and fostering community groups businesses that operate within the Information and • Fields of study include horticulture, wool and agriculture, and Communications Technology industry sector. conservation and land management • Annually contributes approximately $100 million into regional Nanya Station (NSW) household income, and approximately $300 million to regional outputs Nanya Station is a magnificent 40,000 hectare property in far • Mt Helen Campus: Eight buildings (with a capital value of western New South Wales. Its unique system of natural salt lakes, approximately $65 million) feature 22,500m2 of floor area, house old growth mallee, and variety of intact ecosystems, makes Nanya 30 companies and accommodate approximately 1400 people a significant refuge for biological diversity. The University has been the proud custodian of Nanya since 2004, and values Nanya as an • SMB Campus: The refurbished ‘Brewery Building’ is a vibrant important resource in our research, conservation and education office complex hosting approximately 20 tenants including a programs. Our staff and students are committed to creating a diverse range of small to medium technology and business- research community to preserve and enrich the biodiversity of this service enterprises important legacy of the University and the nation. FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA | CANDIDATE INFORMATION 5