GRAA Orientation

CSHE offers a range of professional development opportunities for Graduate Researcher Academic Associates (GRAAs) designed to support their employment role and career objectives.

Tuesday 10 February 2026

9.30am-12.30pm

CSHE Orientation for GRAA Academic Staff
Academic Staff Orientation is a formal welcome to the University that includes valuable information and advice on making a successful start to an academic career in a research-led University. This session is tailored for Graduate Research Academic Associate (GRAA) staff and includes GRAA specific information to help with your transition to academic staff member. Orientation also provides the opportunity to meet other new GRAA starters and create networks with colleagues.

No registration is required. All new GRAAs will be registered for the Orientation by their School/Faculty GRAA Coordinator. If you haven't received an invitation to the Orientation from the CSHE by Tuesday 3 February, please contact GRAA Coordinator in your area.

CSHE professional development sessions
All new GRAAs are invited to attend the CSHE professional development sessions as part of their professional development time allocation. Each GRAA receives a minimum of 30 hours of paid time to participate in activities designed to support their employment role and career objectives. It is the discretion of each GRAA and their employment supervisor to discuss and agree on professional development activities. Please refer to GRAA SharePoint site for more information.

Tuesday 17 February 2026

9.30am-12.30pm

Session 1: Becoming an academic staff member
This session will cover the ins and outs of becoming an academic staff member, including professional insights, administrative process, and tips.

Tuesday 24 February 2026

9.30am-12.30pm

Session 2: Preparing for teaching
In this session participants will learn key concepts related to teaching in higher education and important ‘how to’ skills for the first day in the classroom.