Research Training

It is vital that the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is able to effectively sustain the national and international reputation of Australian degrees.  As the current cycle of consultation on the revised AQF framework draws to a conclusion, CAPA has released a brief statement in support of the quality of Australian postgraduate degrees.

This report outlines the key issues and priorities for Australia’s 280,000+ postgraduate students in the lead up to the 2010 Federal Election. The report is informed by the efforts of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) to support improvements and reforms for postgraduates for over 30 years, as well as ongoing engagement and consultation on the interests and needs of this important group.

The AQF Council is seeking stakeholder comments on the full package of specifications and policies as part of a strengthened AQF.

The AQF Council met on Wednesday 16 June 2010 and agreed on the package of policies that should comprise the strengthened AQF, including:

[Below is an edited version of the information available on the DIISR website].

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has welcomed the release of the Consultation Paper for informing the development of the Federal Government’s Research Workforce Strategy. The Consultation Paper follows directly from Building Australia's Research Capacity, the Final report from the 2008 House of Reps Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues.

- 36 months 0.6 or 0.8 fixed term appointment
- $69k to $73k (full-time equivalent) including employer superannuation contributions and an opportunity to salary package.

This position will be responsible approximately 3 days per week for the coordination of the Graduate Research Education and Training (GREAT) program.

Location Canberra/ACT
Term of Contract Permanent
Grade ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Administration)
Salary Package $60,892 - $70,526 pa plus 17% superannuation
Closing Date 4 July 2010

Student Administration, ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences & ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment

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