APD - Professional

71 Annual Performance and Development Process for Professional Employees 

71.1 This clause applies to Continuing Professional Employees, Research-Funded and Fixed-Term Professional Employees with an appointment greater than 1 year.  

71.171.2Annual Performance appraisal and Development meetingsdiscussions will be conducted in accordance with relevant University policy. 

71.271.3The University acknowledges that: 

a. there is a need for effective support for Professional Eemployees to achieve increased job satisfaction by enhancing the performance of their duties in their current positions and by preparation to move to positions with increased responsibilities; 

b. a structure of possible career paths should be available and the training and development activities to pursue those paths accessible; and 

c. performance appraisal is a key factor in achieving these goals. 

71.371.4 The objectives of the Annual Performance and Development process are to: 

a. set expectations and plan performance goals that align with organisational and University priorities; 

b. provide feedback on performance for Professional Employees; 

c. give assistance and guidance, including where to any Professional Employee whose performance is assessed as requiring improvement or is unsatisfactory; and 

d. identify Professional Employee development needs and ensure that employees have access to necessary development the specific courses/activities determined as necessary at the performance appraisal meeting.