Branch News

The final consultation on the branch committee’s proposed log of claims is now complete. Read the final draft to be voted on at meeting of all UniMelb NTEU members to be held on 12 March here.

The NTEU University of Melbourne Branch Committee has shared its draft Log of Claims for a new Enterprise Agreement at the University.

This document articulates our vision to improve pay and working conditions at the University and includes:

• A 20% pay rise;

• Academic staff control of workloads;

• A 20%  reduction in working hours for professional staff with no loss of pay;

• Reinstating the end-of year shutdown leave entitlement; and

• Further limits on insecure work.

It has been shaped by extensive work across our Branch, the national Union, and the entire University of Melbourne community.

The branch will be consulting with members to ensure these priorities reflect the experience and ambition of members across the University.

On Thursday 12 March 2026, branch members will come together to vote on the draft Log of Claims.

If approved, it will then be served on University management as part of the enterprise bargaining process.

The NTEU University of Melbourne Branch welcomes the Chancellor’s swift appointment of an Interim Vice-Chancellor. 

Providing leadership certainty at this moment is important for our University community and, most importantly, allows space for staff and students to process, mourn and begin healing following the passing of Professor Emma Johnston. 

We look forward to working constructively with the Interim Vice-Chancellor, with a shared focus on care, stability, and meaningful consultation during this period.

The NTEU University of Melbourne branch is devastated by the news of the passing of our Vice Chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston. Our thoughts are with her family and everyone touched by her generous and curious spirit.