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Leadership Framework
At the University of Newcastle every staff member is a leader and it is important that everyone, right from the executive down to those without any management responsibilities, step up and show leadership qualities in their everyday work.
The University's Leadership Framework
The Framework is a guide to show the continuum of behaviours expected at the following four levels at the University:
- executive leaders
- senior leaders
- middle leaders
- individual contributors
The expectations at each level are grouped into six areas:

General Resources
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.