1.4 Objectives of the Agreement

The Objectives of this Agreement are to ensure consistency with the objectives of the Fair Work Act 2009 (as amended) and to:

1. Enable the University to meet standards required by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and/or other quality assurance and regulatory agencies applicable to the operation of the University and achieve re-registration;
2. Support and enable the effective implementation of the University's Mission and Strategic Plan in force during the life of the Agreement and those strategies emanating from the Plan;
3. Enable the University to operate flexibly to respond to changing contexts including the broad internal and external environments;
4. Support the University to meet the criteria for funding initiatives provided for by the Commonwealth Government;
5. Maintain and foster enhanced employment and industrial relations at the University through a participatory approach;
6. Enhance the skills, employment satisfaction and employment security of University staff;
7. Align employment conditions to the strategies and priorities of the University; and
8. Develop constructive outcomes which will provide long-term benefits to staff, students and other stakeholders of the University, whilst improving quality and flexibility.

Although referred to in this Agreement, the University Mission and Strategic Plan do not form a part of this Agreement.