Uni's HR chief tells ICAC she was 'shocked' by promotion proposal

The University of Wollongong's human resources chief expressed shock at a proposal to create a senior executive role without advertising the position. Appearing before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), she described the suggestion for the chief governance officer role as unexpected. The testimony sheds light on internal processes and potential irregularities within the university's administrative appointments.

During the hearing, the HR chief detailed her reaction to the promotion proposal, emphasizing her surprise at the lack of a standard recruitment process. The ICAC is investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct, with a focus on how senior positions are filled. Her testimony suggests that the proposed appointment bypassed normal procedures, raising questions about transparency and fairness.

Further complicating the matter, the University of Wollongong Chancellor, Michael Still, reportedly rejected calls to publicly advertise the executive role. This alleged decision by the Chancellor to bypass advertising protocols is a key point of scrutiny for the ICAC. The inquiry aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the proposal and whether any rules or ethical standards were breached in the process of creating and filling the chief governance officer position.

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